A simple system I use to make better decisions in my small business — As a systems lover, I asked myself: How can I build a system for better decision-making? When was the last time I made an important decision? What can I learn from that decision? To analyze my actions, I decided to record them in an Excel sheet called “The Decision Journal.” …

This is how I apply them — I started reading the book “Unleashing the Power of Faith” because I wanted a powerful reminder that God is always around me. Surprisingly, this book doesn’t focus on the recognition of the divine presence around me — it strengthens my personal mindset. About the author David Yonggi Cho converted from Buddhism to Christianity…

Lesson 3). I need to find my milestone — It’s 4 AM: I wake up after dreaming about a trophy, so I try to get back to sleep, but… wait a minute, on the nearby table, there is indeed a gorgeous, gold trophy, and I’m not dreaming anymore. At 35 years old, it would be ridiculous to bring my…

Yes, you too can make the switch — Never thought this was possible, but after three months without coffee, I’m ready to explain how I broke my coffee addiction and why I feel so great now. Why did I give up coffee? First of all, I must say I still like coffee — especially cinnamon cappuccino — but…

I changed my rating from 1* to 5* for this book — At first, the chess training planner created by Chess Grand Master Noël Studer seemed a complete waste of money… Who Is Noël Studer, and Why Did I Buy His First Book Anyway? The youngest ever Swiss Chess Grandmaster, with 10 Swiss Championship titles. In Summer 2017, he suffered a severe head concussion with long-term effects, especially on his concentration power. He, therefore, decided…

An honest look at the previous day and three prioritized tasks — How can I give meaning to this day? How can I overcome myself? How to be efficient in this beautiful ”world” I managed to build around me? My answer to these morning questions used to be a one-page daily planner, in which I added a bunch of features: work tasks; …

Without government grants or loans — A year ago my family and I were visiting our relatives in London. I used to get up at 6 AM to discover new places such as the vibrant Portobello Road market in Notting Hill, Victoria Park — where squirrels chased us, or Hyde Park where I had a long…

One page with many motivational reminders — Most of us are urban warriors with good ideas instead of arrows. My daily planner is my fighting armor and my ”creative” helmet. But why do I need a planner anyway? In the 21st century, if I don’t write down my tasks, I don’t do anything meaningful all day: I…

Life lessons from soccer, tennis, and chess — Let’s say a client unexpectedly proposes a quick deal. ”You can get from this business the same amount you work for in a whole month. Don’t let it slip away!” that person would say. Would you accept a minor illegality attached to the deal and take that money? Would you…