My son-in-law owns a successful fish restaurant in town. Finding the right staff has been challenging, but he recently ran a humorous ad on social media that quickly filled all positions. NOTE:The original ad was slightly different, and something would have been lost-in-translation, so I redacted it to suit non-Italian humour. STAFF WANTED FOR A … Read more
Successful leadership is about assembling a team that is stronger than any individual member. Great leaders do not try to do everything themselves. They build teams of talented people with diverse skills.
Money and happiness Wise v. Consumer 1. “People often claim ‘money cannot buy happiness’. Judging by my bookstore receipt, that is not entirely true.” 2. “The idea that ‘money cannot buy happiness’ is misleading. Take this receipt of comfort buys as proof — sometimes a bit of ‘shopping therapy’ can boost your mood.” Which of … Read more
“A mistake repeated more than once is a choice.” (Paulo Coelho)
Tell people there is an invisible being in the sky who created the universe, and most of them will believe you. Tell them the paint is not dry yet, and they will have to touch it to be sure. (George Carlin)
Last night in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, it rained. Rain is scarce during summer, and droughts are common. The rain last night brought cooler air, and this morning, the temperature is below 30°C (in summer, it is usually around 30°C; in winter, around 13°C; and in the intermediate seasons, around 20°C). To me, this suggests that … Read more
The Hagakure, a seminal Japanese philosophical text, offers a profound exploration of the samurai code, a set of principles that governed the lives of Japan’s warrior class. Written by Yamamoto Tsunemoto (1659-1719), a warrior-turned-monk, the Hagakure is a collection of anecdotes, advice, and stories that have shaped the character and skills of samurai for centuries. … Read more
“One educates through what they say, even more through what they do, but most of all through who they are.” (Paolo Borsellino, a judge murdered by the mafia, a symbol of integrity in Italy, during a speech at a conference)