1. What I’m inspired by: The value proposition of this fantastic product- Insider. , its recent $105m funding and of course female co-founder and CEO, Hande Cilingir. Bravo! Build, baby, build. 2. What I’m reading: “How some people get away with doing nothing at work. All hail the jobless employed.”…

1. What I’m inspired by: Johnny Depp’s outing at the 2023 Cannes, his ‘comeback’ movie -Jeanne du Barry (Great job by female director and co-actress, Maiwenn), the 7-min. …

1. What I’m inspired by: The power of routine. It has been astonishing to see how much progress I make by just going with a pre-defined flow, especially when I don’t feel up to it. Dynamism is good. But you see, routine is the real cheerleader. 2. What I’m reading…

1. What I’m inspired by: This video of Napoli fans chanting Victor- O-si-mehn! Stuff dreams are made of. https://bit.ly/42yerPv 2. What I’m reading: “The baby name boom”, courtesy TikTok. Now, we have — wait for it — professional baby name consultants, to help you get the right names for your…

1. What I’m inspired by: Ars Longa, Vita Brevis, translated Art is Long, Life is Short. I love the two varied connotations; one which highlights that gaining mastery of a craft takes more than a lifetime (which is why I shouldn’t waste any time) and a second meaning that says…

1. What I’m inspired by: Hans Zimmer saying, “Have the courage to sit there and struggle.” For someone who very irrevocably and deeply moves us with heart swelling sounds from Gladiator to The Holiday, it is instructive when he rebuffs the myth of talent. According to him, “…it’s just somebody…

1. What I’m inspired by: George Benson’s 1981 “Never give up on a good thing, remember what makes you happy…” The tune lifted my mood this week. It’s equally great for your weekend. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/dbPj6uja 2. What I’m reading: The more recent the generation, the poorer the work…

1. What I’m inspired by: “When it comes to luck, you make your own.” Bruce Springsteen 2. What I’m reading: I got “Great Resignation” and “Quiet Quitting, but apparently missed “Resenteeism”, “Presenteeism” and wait for it…“Bare Minimum Mondays”. Really, what exactly do we want? An obliteration of work? …

1. What I’m inspired by: The immortality of art. 35 years later, Rick Astley recreates his 1987 hit “Never Gonna Give You Up” as an ad for a company. A whiff of beautiful nostalgia here: https://lnkd.in/drx4Z3Bk …