On 11th April, 1910, a 27 year old club singer Gabrielle opened a tiny shop at 21, Rue Cambon, Paris. She wanted to sell hats. Orphaned at the age of 12, Gabrielle had been raised by nuns who taught her how to sew, a skill that lead to her life’s work. Three years later, she […]
4 Reasons why it is important to invest in Eco Friendly Construction
December 11, 2018 By Leave a Comment
More and more people are starting to express interest in purchasing eco-friendly houses. If you are a potential homeowner looking to invest in property, consider doing so in one with eco-friendly construction, as well. Experts think of green homes as sound investments. Home owners tend to agree with them. That’s because a green home has […]
A Manager’s Guide to Effective Meetings
December 5, 2018 By Leave a Comment
As a manager, it’s important to maintain communication with your employees. Though it may be tempting to fire off an email every time you have news to share, there are certain advantages that come from conducting staff meetings. Meetings help build company culture by bringing teams together to share ideas and questions, and they give […]
How Thinking Critically Changes Your Life for the Better
December 3, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Critical analysis can be defined as the ability to judge an issue by taking into account all factors that affect the process and outcome of the issue. A person with the ability to think critically will be able to calmly analyze from more than one perspective without letting personal preferences interfere judgment. So, how does […]
How the Obstacle Becomes the Way
November 26, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Turning an obstacle into a way is a popular concept in stoicism, very well explained by the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius – “The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” This line of thought mostly argues that human beings are able to adapt anything to serve its purpose. Related […]
