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Do you know that many of us systematically get our facts wrong? Or that a chimpanzee randomly answering questions may perform better than teachers, doctors, professors and even Nobel Laureates?
That is the premise behind Factfulness: 10 Reasons We’re Wrong About the World, a delightful book by public health professor Hans Rosling (and founder of Gapminder), with co-authors Ola Rosling and Anna Rosling Ronnlund.
Image taken from Banyan Tree Tengchong in Yunnan
Have you stayed in a luxurious and exquisite Banyan Tree Resort before? Don’t worry if you hadn’t, I hadn’t too.
However, after reading Behind the Banyan — a business biography featuring Banyan Tree Holdings founder Ho Kwon Ping — I just might.
Calling all creative entrepreneurs seeking to grow your trade! The world needs your art to be a better place.
But how do you gear yourself up to ship creative work? Is there a secret formula for entrepreneurs to keep going — even when things don’t turn out well?
Hit a roadblock trying to change the minds of stubborn potential customers? Wish to employ the techniques of marketing psychology to unlock change?
Rather than push harder by stepping on the gas, consider “unlocking the parking brake” instead.
Feeling stressed out and losing your mind over social media? You’re not alone!
All over the world, and certainly here in Singapore, social media has been touted as a major cause of mental health issues in the population.
Do you find it difficult to get along with certain people? Wonder why some folks are so hotheaded or easily distracted, while others prefer to do nothing?
Enter the wild — and wacky — world of human behaviours!
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Want to start a side hustle doing something you love while making a decent income? Possible to launch it in a month — or even less?
You’re going to love this book review and summary!
Hit a roadblock in growing your small business lately? You are not alone.
Virtually all entrepreneurs and small business owners have encountered trials and tribulations in our start-up journeys.
What does it truly mean to be an ‘influencer’ at work or at play? Are there steps you can take to improve your influence?
Contrary to popular belief, positive influence isn’t about the number of Instagram followers or LinkedIn connections that you have. Rather, it is about how you can impact an interaction, relationship, task or community to produce a positive outcome for all.
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Do you know that personal stories can change the world? More importantly, would you like to make an impact through personal storytelling?
All of us have stories. These personal narratives include episodes of our life, our education, our work, our relationships, as well as our interactions with the world around us.