Yuval Noah Harari has become one of the most influential voices of our time. Starting out as a historian, he didn’t stay in the past for long. With books like Homo Deus, he stepped into the future: asking what technology, data, and artificial intelligence might mean for humanity. His latest work, *Nexus*, takes this even further. Read more »
If you’ve ever wondered why humans dominate the planet (or why we might one day lose that dominance) Yuval Noah Harari’s Nexus offers a sobering answer: information systems have always shaped the way we cooperate, govern, and innovate. From cave paintings to artificial intelligence, Harari traces how these systems evolved and what that means for our future. If you are interested in the insights I’ve collected from the book, let’s grab a cup of coffee and dive into it. Read more »
Good communication is one of the biggest keys to success. Whether you’re building a business, launching a project, or just trying to get things done. You might have a brilliant idea, but unless you share it and improve it with others, it’ll never reach its full potential. That’s why meeting and exchanging ideas (both at work and in private life) is so important. But let’s be honest: the way we do meetings in business isn’t always great. Read more »
Not too long ago, I’ve read Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan, and it’s one of those books that doesn’t just inspire. It pushes you to act. And it’s not about building the next unicorn startup. It’s about launching something real, fast, and profitable. Whether you're a first-time founder or just curious about entrepreneurship, this book delivers a solid framework. Read more »
What do nuclear bombs, Google search, and Solitaire have in common? They originate from a bitter feud between two Russian mathematicians more than 100 years ago. Andrey Markov and Pavel Nekrasov had a clash that wasn’t just academic - it was ideological and even political. If you’re a bit into mathematics, you already can guess who won at the end: Markov. Their clash led to one of the most powerful tools in modern science: the Markov chain. Read more »
In the last two posts, we explored two powerful books on communication: *How to Talk to Anyone* by Leil Lowndes and *Supercommunicators* by Charles Duhigg. They both offer great insights, but they approach the art of communication from different angles. Read more »
Last week, I shared my takeaways from How to Talk to Anyone, a book full of tips for starting conversations and making a good impression. This week, I went a level deeper with Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg. If the first book was about talking, this one is about connecting. Read more »
We learn how to speak, but not how to *spark* interest, build trust, or leave a lasting impression. That’s where How to Talk to Anyone by Leil Lowndes comes in. It’s packed with 90 practical techniques that help you become more confident, likable, and persuasive in any social situation. In this article I want to share my main learnings. Read more »
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In the world of game theory, few models are as simple and revealing (at the same time) as the prisoner’s dilemma. At first glance, it is just a hypothetical scenario involving two suspects, each faced with the choice to betray or cooperate. But dig a little deeper, and you will find a mirror reflecting many decisions from Cold War diplomacy to the way impalas groom each other on the African savannah. So why should leaders and productivity nerds care? Check out this article to find out. Read more »
Not too long ago, I’ve read Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan, and it’s one of those books that doesn’t just inspire. It pushes you to act. And it’s not about building the next unicorn startup. It’s about launching something real, fast, and profitable. Whether you're a first-time founder or just curious about entrepreneurship, this book delivers a solid framework. Read more »