“…the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”–President Franklin Delano Roosevelt In just a few weeks the whole world changed. The SARS-CoV-2 virus that triggers the infection commonly known as COVID-19 was officially called a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 30 January 2020. Concern over the […]
Necessity is the mother of invention, so we can expect that there could be some positive outcomes of the coronavirus crisis. Though they are not likely to come near compensating for the human and economic toll this health crisis is wreaking on the world. But, given the general shortage of optimism now, let’s consider a […]
In over 70 years, the Wizard of Oz’s basic message still resonates, it is the ability to overcome challenges rests within each of us as a person. Below are a few tips to help open up Courage, Brains and Heart, as follows: Turn the brain switch to positive. Psychologists call it “the negativity bias,” the way […]
‘Skin in the Game’ What that Means, How it Works When selecting a surgeon for your next brain procedure, should you pick a surgeon who looks like a butcher or one who looks like a surgeon? The logic of skin in the game implies you need to select the one who (while credentialed) looks the least like […]
Week 41: President Donald J. Trump in the Oval Office RESILIENCE AND COURAGE In the aftermath of Tuesday’s terrorist attack in New York City, our thoughts and prayers are with all of the victims and their families. I Immediately after the attack, President Trump committed his full support to the New York City Police Department. […]
Gold Miners, the Clam before the Calm before the Storm. $GLD, $SLV, $NUGT, $DB The sooner the US Presidential election is over the better for all of us as the uncertainty will have been removed and we can get back to business as usual. Whatever the result both candidates are big spenders and so we […]
African lion populations have declined by up to 75% since Y 1980, according to Adam M. Roberts, CEO of animal advocacy non-profit organization Born Free USA and international wildlife charity Born Free Foundation. These majestic creatures occupy just 8% of their historic range, and were thought to be locally extinct in some areas, such as […]
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE AN ENTREPRENEUR? Working for yourself is not for everyone, but for some it is the only thing. Having the courage and determination to go it alone requires certain traits and a serious commitment. Not every one has what it takes to be an entrepreneur, below are some […]