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Leadership Lessons from Robinson Crusoe

Hello. I’m kicking off a series on 10 Leadership Superpowers, which I’ll be posting in the following weeks/ months here on LinkedIn. But in this blog, let’s start with the basics: what does it really...

The Saboteurs are “Fight or Flight” Responses

In the previous article, we explored the Positive Intelligence framework, and how our saboteurs are the negative mental patterns that hijack our thoughts and emotions, leading to unnecessary...

A Sequel on A Tale of Two Arrows: Saboteurs and the Mind’s Role in Suffering

In the previous article, “A Tale of Two Arrows: Understanding Dukkha through Buddha’s Allegory”, we explored Buddha’s allegory of the two arrows, where the first arrow represents life’s inevitable...

A Tale of Two Arrows: Understanding “Dukkha” through Buddha’s Allegory

Think back to the hilarious scene from Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, where Ace is struck by not one, but two spears—one in each leg. His over-the-top reaction of screaming and hopping around in...

The Problematic Nature of Altruism: What Lies Beneath the Surface

Altruism is one of those concepts that sounds noble in theory, yet becomes perplexing when you examine it closely. The idea of sacrificing for others is often celebrated, but let’s be honest: would...

The Danger in the Profit Motive

The profit motive—the relentless pursuit of making more money—has long been regarded as the engine of economic growth and prosperity. It’s the cornerstone of capitalism, the driving force behind...

Courage: The Practical Form of Being True to Existence

Courage is often portrayed as grand acts of bravery—running into a burning building, standing up against injustice, or facing overwhelming odds with fearless resolve. But courage is more than these...

Life is a Six-Piece Orchestra [2]: When You Can’t Think!

Imagine sitting in that same concert hall, the orchestra ready to perform. This time, though, instead of the trumpet taking centre stage, another instrument—the violin, perhaps, or the bass—begins to...

Life is a Six-Piece Orchestra: When You Can’t Feel!

Imagine yourself sitting in a big concert hall, lights dimming as the audience is turning quiet. On stage, there are six musicians, each with their unique instrument, each ready to play their part in...
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