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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.

Management

Unbundling Education: The Future is it Self-Education or University?

On one cold English morning I was discussing with Jeremy Hutchison-Krupat an Associate Professor in Innovation & Operations Management at Cambridge Judge Business School , whether one should pursue higher education or be a lifelong learner and the differences between the two paths. He brought much needed insight to the University case, where I try to summarize the main points below in this essay. The Question Higher education has traditionally been seen as the only

What Governments can Learn from Smart Watches by Omar M. Almahmoud

For years, doctors and health officials have been telling us that we should be getting at least 10,000 steps a day. However, with the advent of wearable technology, we are now able to see just how many steps we are taking—and whether or not we are reaching the 10,000-step goal. In fact, a recent study conducted in the United Arab Emirates shows that those who use a smart watch to

Dealing with Negative People

What is the single biggest determinant of your happiness? The answer to this question, as you probably already know, is not wealth, fame, beauty, or power. Rather, it is how others—particularly those closest to you such as friends, family, and colleagues—treat you. When people close to you are nice to you, you can’t help but feel happy; when they mistreat you or avoid you, you are bound to be unhappy. The