We have often delved into the tactical playbook of top performers faced with a challenging day, when peak performance seems elusive. The verdict was clear: unwavering commitment to routines and no detours into creative distractions. But let’s be honest: a tough day for high achievers stretches beyond the ordinary grind. It is a marathon rather […]
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Bad day? Keep going.
Even the top performers in any field have their off days – they’re human, just like you and me. But what separates the winners from the whiners? It’s not about the bad days; what you do on those days counts. Do you capitalize on past work? You’ve been grinding daily, hitting peak performance, outshining the […]
Impact of Everyday Habits on Success
In the realm of success and achievement, the debate over the significance of daily habits remains relevant among top-notch professionals. Rather than succumbing to the allure of best-selling self-help books proclaiming the transformative power of 1563 little habits, a more personal exploration into the routines of true winners in various fields usually reveals a mosaic […]
NASA and the ‘Comedian’
In a dimly lit Megaron Concert Hall in Athens, I found myself among a diverse group of intellectuals gathered during intermission, their professional activities spanning from music and literature to science and entrepreneurship. As conversations expanded, a prevailing mood of collective pessimism and melancholy permeated the air. To inject a dose of optimism into the […]
Greek Intellectuals
In contemplating Greece, one envisions sun-drenched shores, warm hospitality, and a plethora of historical sites. This may indeed be accurate, but amidst the nation’s political evolution over the past three decades, Greece has occasionally been entwined with less flattering associations— tax evasion, corruption, and a pressing need for reforms across various sectors. Yet, neither the […]
The Science of the Creator
As the search for alien life continues, and billions are rightly thrown into quantum physics, astronomy, space travel, and simulation of living conditions on other planets, a new brand of philosophical, anthropological, and spiritual stance is formed. One that considers the creation of our planet a chance event, our lives and the lives of our […]
Educational Toxicity and Dreams
A typical problem in many educational systems and the institutions that comprise them is ‘grounding.’ Postdocs, postgrads, youngsters, and even children are instructed to ‘keep both feet on the ground’ and stop looking at the sun or stare at the stars. In my native country, Greece, this has been a leitmotiv for generations, distorting a […]
Cold Call Intelligence
Two and a half years, 118 chapters, some only brief and some more extensive, consultation with top experts from various fields, the didactic (and painful) process of bringing up examples from the author’s life including some unexpected triumphs and ridiculous failures, resulted in my new book, ‘Cold Call Intelligence.’ Evasive concepts like what ‘Cold Calling’ […]