If you can’t beat them, join them.

With the evolution of artificial intelligence, there are people that choose to ignore its existence and live like the past. It is because they are afraid that the jobs might be replaced by AI. Unfortunately, this attitude has no impact nor any bearing on the future consequences. For me, an alternative would be to acquire […]

Am I a “hacker”?

Recently, a friend of mine called me a “hacker.” I was perplexed and asked him why. He then explained that I often find unconventional solutions, which he considers a form of “hacking.” In other words, someone who looks for alternatives when a standard solution does not work. After that explanation, I agreed with his remark […]

Not an Isolated Solution

I think sometimes we seek a solution for a single problem and then implement it too quick without really taking its side effects into consideration. For example, in January this year, after discovering that my blood glucose level was a bit too high than I would wish for, I started immediately a diet. In six […]

Beauty Is Not Necessarily Skin-deep

I was in Vienna for a long weekend. During that trip, I noticed that the Austrian empress Sissi was well admired and respected in the country. Actually, she was known for her free spirit, intelligence and courage standing up to a royal family that did not approved of her during her life. According to the […]

You are a “parent”!

Last weekend, I took part in a 10-km run with some friends for charity. Fifteen minutes before the start of the event, three people were still missing. I then asked the organizer if we could call them. She replied with frustration, “I am not their mom. ALL the information was in the email to them.” […]

At a Crossroads

Recently, I have had some health concerns. If I don’t do anything, there will be some serious consequences. After the initial panic and worry, I “pulled myself together” and came to the conclusion that it was a blessing in disguise. Actually, I am at a crossroads. To put it differently, either I change my lifestyle […]

The Value of a Smile

Last week, I went to a restaurant for dinner and the waitress was incredibly cold without any trace of welcome. Furthermore, she blocked my way out by cleaning the table when I was standing up, waiting to leave the table (for good). Consequently, I found another restaurant offering the same type of cuisine with much […]