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Why should we make our work meaningful to the best possible level - even by running the extra mile? The way to motivate ourselves! This can even be applied to our learning as well - learn not...
07 April 2018 9,421 11 View
The disparity between "destination success with self-actualisation" and straight A grades - A very useful insights for educational reforms! "Unfortunately, trying to force success at school can...
01 April 2018 5,511 2 View
Positively transforming minds in an evidence-based manner - what we need badly in our education systems beyond developing a narrow skill or cognitive ability! It is about whole-person...
31 March 2018 1,474 4 View
When and for what duration would gifted individuals need psychiatric medication? A useful discussion with a therapist with over 40 years of experience in the area. Can we guide these individuals...
31 March 2018 116 0 View
Role of mindfulness at work/businesses/leadership and day-to-day life. It is interesting to see business organisations such as BlackRock (in New York), World Bank, Google, Harvard Business Review...
24 March 2018 8,692 4 View
The ability to train the adaptive brain with good habits yielding individual well-being and the greater good of our societies following the neuroscientific research revelations on neuroplasticity....
24 March 2018 2,856 3 View
The author, Professor Daniel Siegel (clinical Professor of psychiatry at UCLA, co-director of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Centre and the executive director of the Mindsight Institute) has...
24 March 2018 9,271 16 View
An interesting and important matter in relation to the Australian society (its struggle to handle high population growth) put forth in a compelling manner. Another example highlighting the lack of...
13 March 2018 1,669 2 View
Through a short-term oriented, easily-done and narrow specialisation focus in our education systems, are we promoting a “gig economy”? Aren’t we risking our learners’ futures in a changing world...
10 March 2018 6,098 0 View
It is indeed great to see new views of corporate cultures are emerging for the benefit of all involved, towards sustainable societies. “Culture Infusion is the quintessential guide to improve...
10 March 2018 6,856 4 View
How can we direct novelty-seeking adolescence minds for something purposeful in a world where there are innumerable wicked problems. Shouldn't our education system take the responsibility in this...
09 March 2018 790 0 View
The impact of automation is not going to happen in future - it is right here now! In this regard, how can we educate our kids/students/learners meaningfully without letting their time go to waste?...
25 February 2018 5,205 3 View
Problems associated with lack of self-awareness in leaders impacting not only the individual but also organisations and societies at large explained through the short case study of Ritu. Excellent...
25 February 2018 9,314 5 View
Research findings/confirmations: The relationship between alcohol abuse and dementia (early onset). "Overall, alcohol abuse was associated with a three times greater risk for all types of...
25 February 2018 7,575 5 View
How would (and should) the notion of leadership change in the era of AI (Artificial Intelligence)? Interesting and insightful! "Certain qualities, such as deep domain expertise, decisiveness,...
19 February 2018 4,269 1 View
Deciding on healthy-fat intake towards well-being. "Easy ways to eat healthy fats Include 2–3 serves of fish a week (100–150g per serve). Use nuts and seeds in your breakfast. Sprinkle ground...
19 February 2018 6,438 4 View
MODERN DAY SLAVERY IN DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS! How can such blatant perpetrators be representatives of a nation in a diplomatic mission? Aren't they an absolute disgrace to whom they represent? How do...
13 February 2018 4,252 1 View
An emerging humanitarian disaster at the hands of nature! Where to from here? http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-04/cape-town-water-shortage-day-zero/9391540
11 February 2018 8,758 4 View
Self-awareness - why it is the most important phenomenon in learning and human development? Why it is an essential skill for leaders of all levels. "Leadership competencies require more than...
09 February 2018 3,564 3 View
Can kindness be taught? Why should we do it? What is the significance? This is what The New York Times Article had to say about it. " The Kindness Curriculum is part of a growing global movement...
11 January 2018 3,833 17 View
Concerning trend! - in an increasing trend of superannuation funds are being used as medical costs (40+ million in 2001 and now it is close to 300 million). It appears that something is not right...
11 January 2018 4,502 0 View
Interesting living trend - Minimalist Living! "It's someone who decides not to buy into the 'work, spend, go into debt, work some more' lifestyle, which is encouraged by consumerist society,"...
04 January 2018 9,749 3 View
Interesting relationships/connections among population growth/migration, number of jobs created, wage growth, economic growth and comparisons among countries etc....
04 January 2018 4,653 4 View
"Not long ago, sleep wasn’t considered particularly important. You either got it or you didn’t, and if you didn’t, too bad. That picture has changed dramatically as more and more health problems...
14 December 2017 1,858 3 View
An interesting comparison of the housing market in two similar economies/countries - Australia and Canada! Which one has a higher risk?...
14 December 2017 9,848 3 View
Interesting discussion on giving care to children! Does GDP/economic growth mean everything to a country? When we blindly pursue this target what are the negative by-products we get? Until very...
14 December 2017 3,763 2 View
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA- the largest bank in Australia) saga continues with its admission of money laundering allegations along with some additional/amended allegation being introduced...
14 December 2017 3,232 2 View
Reducing cancer deaths 40% by making appropriate lifestyle changes. Tobacco smoking, including passive smoking Low intake of fruit and vegetables and high intake of red and processed meat...
14 December 2017 4,859 4 View
Interestingly, it appears that the value of a house/unit/property is mainly decided by the location rather than the condition of the house/unit. A house built 30-40 years ago will have more or...
10 December 2017 1,751 5 View
Very interesting and useful trend analysis - home ownership over a period of over 35 years. It is not surprising that homeownership depends on the income/wealth level. However, this dramatic...
04 December 2017 6,753 4 View
Where are the solutions coming to these negative trends developing? Where is the sustainability of our societies?...
28 November 2017 767 4 View
Some useful perspectives when considering selective schools for your children. "Ideally, schools are microcosms of society, where children learn everyday multiculturalism in an organic way," Are...
28 November 2017 230 5 View
Another one of top 4 banks (in Australia) to join the club of money laundering and counter terrorism breaches! Where are we heading to?...
16 November 2017 5,162 6 View
The relationship between alcohol consumption and cancer seemed to be established from research. https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=208150
09 November 2017 7,224 12 View
We are getting to the same point again and again from different directions - what changes need to be done (in fact, a paradigm change) to contemporary education systems (at all levels - primary,...
09 November 2017 4,891 2 View
Much predicted effects of automation/digitisation are already here! The trend will extend to other industries as well in no time. We should not complain, instead see this as an opportunity or...
09 November 2017 6,588 3 View
"The fact that slavery can be hidden deep inside multinational supply chains blinds us to its presence and can make us all unwitting enablers."...
09 November 2017 8,153 2 View
The link between contemplative practices and science. How can empathy be trained and what are the benefits? Better capacities of immunity/healing for practitioners of empathy - realisation of true...
30 June 2017 5,003 4 View
Mindfulness as raising awareness on the present moment non-judgmentally. It is about paying full attention(firing all cylinders) on an object in one's working memory. Since you do it...
28 June 2017 3,724 6 View
It appears that the path to higher levels of emotional intelligence is possible only via metacognitive practices (thinking about thinking, learning about learning, developing self-awareness...
18 December 2016 6,943 13 View
