It’s not personal

One of the most famous quotes in the 1972 classic The Godfather (besides “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse”) is “It’s not personal, Sonny, it’s strictly business”, a line delivered brilliantly by Al Pacino in this very scene. Although the implications of that phrase in the movie include murder and its cover-up, […]

Being truthful to others – and ourselves I.

The other day, I participated in a thought-provoking philosophical discussion about truth-telling, whether people in general tend to be honest and why all of this matters. While, obviously, we did not reach a consensus and save the world, most of us agreed on the need for being more truthful than our society currently suggests, despite […]

Basic dos for a good life

Based on the title, you’re probably expecting some wise advice that will help you get that awesome job with the great money, buy that fantastic house or get ahead in life in any other way. In my opinion, however, that’s not what you need for a good life. Sure, financial stability and a meaningful job […]

Priorities

In our “professional” lives, be it work or studying, we learn to prioritize and we do our best to stick to it. We know what needs to be done, we know the deadlines and the importance of tasks and we organize ourselves accordingly. Unfortunately, we often forget to do the same for our life outside […]