I was asked by a member of my team how to be less turbulent and more in control of ourselves and not be influenced by external factors as a way to be in control of our lives, so I explained my way of perceiving life around us and how to be selective and in control with how we respond to our surroundings Firstly, I explained that you need to perceive
Self Development
September 24, 2022
Why Great Presentations Follow the Same 3-Act Structure of Your Favorite Movies
Many successful writers of novels, blockbuster films and made-for-TV holiday movies follow a time-tested formula. It’s called the three-act structure. The three-act formula has been entrenched in Hollywood for decades. Screenwriters tell me it’s nearly impossible to get a movie sold if it doesn’t follow the structure. Movie franchises like Star Wars follow the template perfectly. If you incorporate this narrative model into your next business presentation, it will give you
September 15, 2022
Japan’s unusual way to view the world
Withdrawing my hands reluctantly from the slowly spinning bowl, I watched its uneven sides slowly come to a stop, wishing I could straighten them out just a little more. I was in the ancient pottery town of Hagi in rural Yamaguchi, Japan, and while I trusted the potter who convinced me to let it be, I can’t say I understood his motives. Smiling, he announced, “it has wabi-sabi” – and