Posts by Marcellino Nehme
Who do we spend time with across our lifetime?
Who we spend time with evolves across our lifetimes. In adolescence we spend the most time with our parents, siblings, and friends; as we enter adulthood we spend more time with our co-workers, partners, and children; and in our later years we spend an increasing amount of time alone. But this doesn’t necessarily mean we…
Read MoreA Happiness Columnist’s Three Biggest Happiness Rules
Each of us should also keep in mind some large truths from the science of happiness that can transcend circumstance and time, guiding us across all of our life’s events, from the trivial to the momentous. These are, you might say, the three maxims of happiness. Maxim 1: Mother Nature doesn’t care if you are…
Read MoreCreative Problem Solving: from complex challenge to innovative solution
Even if you usually excel at finding solutions, there will be times when it seems that there’s no obvious answer to a problem. It could be that you’re facing a unique challenge that you’ve never needed to overcome before. Creative Problem Solving offers a structured method to help you find an innovative and effective solution.…
Read MoreThe will to fight Throughout history, the most effective combatants have powered to victory on commitment to core values and collective resolve
Throughout history, the most effective combatants, revolutionaries and insurgents have been ‘devoted actors’ fused together by dedication to non-negotiable ‘sacred values’ such as God, country or liberty. Military incursions nearly always plan for maximum force at the beginning to ensure victory. But if defenders resist, or are allowed to recoup, then the advantage often shifts to those…
Read MoreThe paradoxical power of humility: how being humble is a strength
Confusion around the definition of humility is common. Some may incorrectly assume that those who are humble have low self-esteem or a low opinion of themselves. A person who is humble is likely to be more courteous, respectful, and in tune with the feelings of others. Dr JianChun Yang and colleagues further investigated why humility among leaders is…
Read MoreBMW starts selling heated seat subscriptions for $18 a month
BMW is now selling subscriptions for heated seats in a number of countries — the latest example of the company’s adoption of microtransactions for high-end car features. A monthly subscription to heat your BMW’s front seats costs roughly $18, with options to subscribe for a year ($180), three years ($300), or pay for “unlimited” access…
Read More11 FACTS ABOUT LEGENDARY VIKING WARRIOR RAGNAR LOTHBROK
A popular character from Sky HISTORY’s hit show Vikings, Ragnar Lothbrok was originally a legendary hero and king of Norse sagas. Known for his countless raids of the British Isles, fearless leadership, and legendary sons whose own epic sagas have immortalised them in Norse legends, Ragnar’s adventures have captivated audiences across centuries. However, despite the popularity of…
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