Switzerland's new China Strategy Swiss Government released their new China Strategy, which effectively continues course with a focus on securing a) peace and security, b) prosperity, c) sustainability and d) digitalisation. In an interview to the NZZ, Iganzio Cassis explained main purpose of...

The quality of your decisions depends materially on the mindset you are in. Julia Galef shares, that following a Scout mindset can materially improve the way you take decisions: Being curious, open and grounded can significantly improve your judgment skills. Practically, this translates into...

Cultural Differences in Leadership Styles How decisions are really reached Just have came across an excellent HBR article about cultural differences in leadership styles. In summary, the article highlights that the way cultures deal with authority is not necessarily the same as decisions are...

Kuala Lumpur We spent some wonderful days in Malaysia, enjoying the variety this underestimate country has to offer. Kuala Lumpur’s Petronas towers served as a symbol of progress, attracting investments and development. With 452m the tallest towers in the world, until being overtaken by Taipei...

Goal setting is not enough Very inspiring TED Talk by Tim Ferris taking a different spin at framing your mind towards success, basically building on the basic principles of Stoism: Separating what you can influence from what you can not, and focus on the first. We are all used to set ourselves...

The Time Paradox - how successful people balance past, the present and the future (Philip Zimbardo) Whilst I am on my life's journey, I find myself increasingly attracted by the question what makes people more successful and happy in life. One of the most revealing concepts I found recently is...

Some of my favourite sights include the amazing views from Victoria Peak, relaxing BBQ at Shek O Beach or taking a calming walk in the Kowloon Park or enjoying the lush vegetation at the ​Hong Kong Park. Shop until you drop at the Times Square Shopping Mall or stroll the Temple Street Night...