Theory of the World
A personal archive of ideas, models, and perspectives on our complex world.
Perspective over time. Across disciplines. Beyond convention.
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Spiritual Business Processes
A reflection on karma, process discipline, engagement and the spiritual consequences of everyday business decisions.
Focus and Inner Peace
We have all tried to focus and to varying degrees succeed. I think it is an essential skills to learn to clear your mind.…
Exploring Boundaries
Nicola Tesla invented the electricity that you are using in your house now because his teacher told him that it cannot be done.
Knowing What We Want
Do we really know what we want. I have realised for myself that the answer is deeply rooted in the ability to picture it…
Bricks
A wise man recently said that what is most astonishing is that the choices that we make have such a profound effect on the…
Diving Into Issues
There is a wide debate in project management and other management disciplines that is phrased in the context of asking if it is absolutely…
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