“What’s the alternative?”

Sometimes when I feel that I’m in a hopeless situation without any winning move, I really want to just give up. In those situations, the best thing I can do is often to ask myself: “What’s the alternative?” Often in these situations, there...

The minimalist notepad

In the last couple of weeks, I realized that that I write down a lot of notes, a lot of ideas etc. on both papers and my different notepad applications. I like writing down things, not only because you can save the notes for later, but also because it helps to develop...

What is the different between being selfish and unselfish?

Most people acting unselfishly does act that way because it makes them feel good. Most people acting selfishly does act that way because it makes them feel good.   Aren’t we all just selfish in different ways? And unselfishness is really just a way of being...

Take pride in following a schedule

It is so easy to feel the need of putting in a couple of extra minutes here and there, and it is so easy to justify doing it. A lot of us feel pride in being able to put in a couple of extra hours per week in our work, and we feel pride in being the last one to leave...

Admit mistakes – people who trust you will understand

The best way to handle mistakes is often admitting them, first for yourself, and then for the other people affected.   The only time this would cause any problem is when: 1 – You have made the same mistake over and over again. 2 – You haven’t yet made...