Published in DataDrivenInvestor·5 days agoLife is a spark: there’s no past and no futureThe friction between the past and the future generates the sparks we call the present. It happens there, suddenly, at that moment when the two temporal plates collide, generating the eternal earthquake that we also call life. Today, maybe this friction is smooth and you can’t even notice any tremor…Life Lessons2 min read
Published in DataDrivenInvestor·6 days agoThe Lion inside of youElza and Jeremy are a couple of lions who used to live in a circus. Since puppies, they have been used to following their handler’s orders. They have never known jungle adventures and have no idea how strong they are. They are a hit at their shows. People marvel at…Creativity2 min read
Published in DataDrivenInvestor·Jun 21If Google can do it, so can you!Any company’s culture of innovation depends on how people feel to interact and create together. We must foster an innovative workplace. But, how? :( To innovate in your organization, you don’t need to create a research laboratory or elect a dedicated team. Perhaps innovation happens when you make it a…Google2 min read
Published in DataDrivenInvestor·Jun 17Visions: Where are the best profit opportunities?The box was heavy and the handle hurt my neck. I was only 8 years old and needed to work to help with household expenses. My father earned little money as a graphic printer operator. Besides, he spent much of it on drinking. Supporting a wife and three children seemed…Sales3 min read
Published in DataDrivenInvestor·Jun 15The Secret Life Of my ImaginationTears and joy were there, right before my eyes when I woke up. In my childhood, when I woke up in the morning, I lost myself drawing scenes on the surface of the poorly plastered wall of my old house. My eyes were lost in endless stories. This addiction haunts me until today, to the point of…Imagination1 min read
Published in DataDrivenInvestor·Jun 13Braintrust for what? How collaboration can change everything.I always hated school. In fact, I’ve always hated people’s opinions. For me, no one had anything to add to my ideas. From an early age, I always wanted to do everything my way. I remember that my mother had difficulties even breastfeeding me. I myself, when I was hungry…Education4 min read
Published in DataDrivenInvestor·Jun 9Novelty: the only way we can save the worldWe are all journalists. We are, in many ways, celebrities. Yes, now, with a cellphone in hand, we have a little bit of power, and a chance to get the world’s attention. Cellphones no longer just make voice calls. …Creativity4 min read
Published in DataDrivenInvestor·Jun 8If you are not alone you can fly higherIt is impossible for any idea or project to succeed if you work alone. “Big companies don’t hire qualified people and motivate them. They hire already motivated people and inspire them.” — Simon Sinek When Shakespeare described the battle of Bosworth — in Richard III — he never imagined his…Love7 min read
Published in DataDrivenInvestor·Jun 8Why do introverts do well working from home?We were always on the lookout for that great salesman, capable of controlling an entire room, with energy, charisma, and confidence. The pandemic changed that. The great and best ideas turn delay into a new kind of timing. In the company, the best employees were the quiet ones who simply…Work3 min read
Published in DataDrivenInvestor·Jun 6We are gonna marry an algorithmWho are you without digital technology? We evolved in history because we learned to collaborate. The collaborative spirit has been the mighty force that has kept our species overcoming all the challenges it has faced so far. Of all the strategies used by human beings to survive on this planet…Love3 min read