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Elegant & curated articles by Omar M Almahmoud, selected from his daily writings and reading list in life, business and self improvement. All republished articles are owned by their original authors. The articles are reblogged here under Fair Use for educational and non commercial purposes.

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How to think like a futurist

Pete Ryan Want to reframe your view of what lies ahead? Innovation consultant Ari Wallach shares three transformative ways of thinking that could help us tackle our toughest problems. I’ve been a futurist for 20 years, working with businesses and nonprofits to try to anticipate and meet impending challenges. When I first started out, I’d sit down with people and say, “Hey, let’s talk 10, 20 years out,” and they’d reply, “Great.” But gradually

Why Traveling Without a Plan is Best

When we think of travel, we tend to think of months of planning, drooling over Google Images of destinations, and poring over guidebooks to map out the best possible route. Making a plan before you travel can be a great way to maximise your time and understand exactly what you are getting into (no freaking out at the airport when you realize you didn’t apply for the right visa!). But

How to Live in the Land of Enough – Disconnect – Be More with Less

Last Sunday, I had my first official digital sabbatical. No email, no twitter, no Facebook, no iphone. I wasn’t feeling well so all I did was rest and write with no interruptions. I really understood what Gwen Bell meant when she said, “I call them hits. I want a quick hit, I just jump on Facebook.” Without a hit, the day went by more slowly and thoughtfully. This is the