Ashley BOOLELL
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Post-Career Lessons From Michael Jordan.
It is now 23 years since Michael Jordan retired from the Chicago Bulls. Basketball fans know the importance of number 23: it is the one that was worn by Michael Jordan during his career and also the one which was initially chosen by Lebron James, the current reigning star of the National Basketball Association. Most readers will immediately conclude that this is how I got the idea for this article. Well, no actually. As improbable as it might seem, it happened when I was talking to a friend who owns her own theatre company. It very likely had to do with the fact that we were discussing about brand development and, for some reason, Michael Jordan crossed my mind. Ten minutes later, after saying goodbye to the said friend, I was sitting in a coffee shop and determining the key points of the present article.
By Ashley BOOLELL4 years ago in Motivation
Lessons from The Godfather
The Godfather is a crime novel written by Mario Puzo and first published in 1969. It is on the basis of this novel that the present article was created. Highlighting this point is important since most people associate The Godfather with the 1972 movie starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino. There is nothing wrong with that since the movie is a masterpiece in itself and is widely viewed as a great cinematic classic. However, nothing beats the novel in terms of providing an unfiltered version of the world within which the characters of the story operate. Many details tend to be left out when a novel is transferred to a different medium. This is especially the case if the characters of the story are complex and have personalities that cannot be fully captured by images alone. In terms of complexity, Don Vito Corleone, the protagonist of The Godfather, certainly delivers.
By Ashley BOOLELL4 years ago in Lifehack
Further Business Lessons From John Wick.
The presence of the word 'further' in the title of this piece might lead some readers to believe that the content below is a follow-up to an article titled 'Business lessons from John Wick'. This is not the case. The intent here is to provide a different view on an idea that has already been explored by other content creators. Simply put, the idea in question is that John Wick, a fictional assassin portrayed by actor Keanu Reeves, can teach us valuable lessons in the realm of business. This opinion does not only result from my observation of John Wick but also from the underground universe within which he operates. His interactions with various secondary characters provide interesting insights on how good business can be conducted.
By Ashley BOOLELL4 years ago in Journal
The Chronicles of Cerberus | Part One
Cerberus looked ahead and took a step back. The hound of Hades felt fear. How could this be? The guardian of the gates of hell was trembling. This had never happened before. It was not even supposed to be possible. His countless battles and exceptional bravery had sealed his reputation as one of the most powerful mythical beasts. What had happened during the eight days that followed his departure from the underworld for cracks to suddenly appear in his indomitable spirit?
By Ashley BOOLELL4 years ago in Fiction
The Art of Improvisation.
Google provides the following definition to improvisation: "Something that is improvised, in particular a piece of music, drama, etc. created spontaneously or without preparation." There is nothing wrong with this description but it is a bit light when it comes to capturing the art of improvisation. Yes, I used the word "art". The five years that I spent improvising with a French team in London have convinced me that improvisation has carved a very distinct place of its own in the league of performing arts. This opinion might spark some debate but it is not the purpose of this article.
By Ashley BOOLELL5 years ago in Geeks
What Jason Bourne taught me.
This article is not so much about Jason Bourne as it is about the most valuable lessons which I believe he can teach us. Those who are familiar with him know that he is an exceptionally gifted special forces agent who was created by American author Robert Ludlum. The "Bourne Trilogy" is one of the most widely read spy series. It was later adapted into critically acclaimed action films starring actor Matt Damon.
By Ashley BOOLELL5 years ago in Motivation
