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I used to be a soldier for 25 years and the credo of the army was (and still is): first the mission, then the team, and the individual as last. And then retirement came and I decided I had done enough "missions". In fact I became a little wary of "people with a mission" in … Continue reading I’m not going to keep soldiering through life.

I know people who trust nobody and that is usually related to their line of work: policemen, lawyers, tax inspectors, etc… It reflects in their social interactions and are usually not very cheerful characters. I came to realize that with such attitude, I would never get anything done. Have no clue how they manage. I … Continue reading I may be a little too trusting, but managed to avoid the big sharks.

Take for example: learning a language. While learning a new language is recommendable because it boosts your brainpower (memory, problem-solving), enhances career prospects in a globalized world, deepens cultural understanding and empathy, makes travel richer and easier, and even slows cognitive aging, offering significant personal and professional growth. But it's all wasted effort when you're … Continue reading No use to learn new skills or lessons when you’re going to neglect or forget previous ones.

Daily writing promptTell us about your first day at something — school, work, as a parent, etc. View all responses It's a choice not to be bound by the past. A fresh start to make choices that define my future, a turning point for personal change, ending a bad chapter, or simply deciding to live … Continue reading This is the First Day of the rest of my Life.

Daily writing promptHave you ever performed on stage or given a speech?View all responses Look at all those holly book stumpers, politicians, pulpit screamers... and compare the way the majority of them talk with the way the majority of them walk. On a personal level: on the rare occasions that I'm asked to deliver a … Continue reading Acting is more fun since you can pretend to be someone else while giving a speech is pretending that you’re genuine.

meaning to be gentle in speech but powerful in action. "Soft words are hard arguments." – Benjamin Franklin, highlighting the persuasive power of gentle language. "The quiet voice whispers loudest at the end of the day." – Suggests lasting impact comes from thoughtful words, not immediate noise. "Sometimes, strength is a quiet voice that whispers." – Emphasizes inner … Continue reading The ability to speak softly and carry a big stick

Daily writing promptWhat positive events have taken place in your life over the past year?View all responses After about five years of making the same New Year's resolution I can start to think about another challenge now that my novel The Maharajagar has finally been published. You can find it at the Library of Forgotten … Continue reading Reaching the Finish of A Personal Journey

Daily writing promptWhat technology would you be better off without, why?View all responses The consortium of Ford (General Motors), Rockefeller (Standard Oil), and JP Morgan (bank) killed Tesla's electrical car. Imagine how world politics would look like without this eternal strive to control the oil reserves. And on the sideline, the ecological impact of this … Continue reading Fossil carburant engines

What's the hardest decision you've ever had to make? Why? Why? That's the question!