No, it’s not a Harvard MBA. — I was sitting in the lobby tapping my feet against the ground. I had been introduced to a prominent founder and investor who also happened to be behind the Canada Arm at the International Space Station — a giant robotic arm critical to the Space Shuttle Program. Here I was…

Make sure to include these 5 key characteristics. — We are in the midst of a very aggressive phase of the global pandemic. With a steep economic downturn upon us and a long road to get the world to recovery you may be wondering if now is the right time to start a business? The answer is YES. In…

Why chasing millions is not the pursuit of happiness. — I was staring at my Zoom screen in the midst of an interview for a compelling new tech company. After having exited my previous company, I sat there excited to chat with the founder of a company I thought had a great vision for the world. As he looked down…

Yes, in the turmoil of 2020. We are living in strange times. Businesses are going bankrupt, restaurants are closed and everyone is confined to their own homes. But through these dark times, we have found a purpose to rise above and get together for our communities. …

How to keep trying even when you don’t want to. — Ever feel like everything you do simply isn’t working? On the verge of giving up? The good news is you are exactly where you are meant to be right now. Read that again. You are exactly where you are meant to be right now. Whilst this may offer little or…

Some valuable lessons from entrepreneurship. — Five years ago I resigned from a lucrative tech job. I had a boss who didn’t inspire me, a job that I didn’t find challenging enough and no upward mobility. As a young professional in my twenties, the sky was the limit. …

There are only two options. — Feeling like you need to figure out your true calling? Finding it hard to concentrate at work? Wondering what is next for you? Finding a meaningful career is one of life’s biggest pursuit. Not just any job but one where you feel content, fulfilled, and excited. Where every Monday is…

A simple way to frame each day. — Having a bad day? Can’t think of a way to push forward? We often find ourselves in the position of having so many things to do, not knowing where to start, and then procrastinating tasks until the next day. This is often because we set unrealistic expectations for ourselves. …

How to see the good in everything. — It’s 7 am. I stumble out of bed and head straight to my kettle to boil some water for my tea. I simultaneously pour a little milk into a mini jug, which I then take over to my microwave to warm to later add to my hot tea. Twenty seconds…