Covid-19 strips corporate antibodies bare
One could argue that Covid-19 has forced one’s hand and companies that refused to adapt to the Fourth Industrial Revolution have been found out.
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The worrier has a pen as their weapon
The mind has a strange way of making molehills into mountains; while the pen shrinks them down to size.
Investment fees, a slider and how 0.1% goes a long way
As the saying goes, ‘there is no such thing as a free lunch’, so when it comes to your investments, fees are another person’s lunch.
Flipping the switch: Turning misfortune into fortune
What we may see as a disadvantage in life, Malcolm Gladwell highlights examples of how it was worked into a positive. And vice versa.
The multiplier effect: When complex English makes maths complex
When comparing the ability of English and Asian speaking individuals, is the complex nature of the English language a detriment to general maths ability?
Is the black swan under threat?
A black swan event typically refers to a rare occurrence. But does the frequency of these so-called events, mean the reaction to them becomes more muted?
Outside of our income; where’s the job satisfaction?
In his book Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell unearths the three qualities that lead to job satisfaction and money’s not one of them.
When patience pays off – just ask Ralph
Football manager churn rate is high, not surprising given the desire for immediate returns for both owners and supporters.
Predictions – a Pringles conundrum
Predictions, from stock markets to sports games, more often than not leave users of the information disappointed after the event.
A future and a past make no sense without the present
As New Year’s resolutions and goals are made, broken and resuscitated, it’s important not to get caught up too much in the future.