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Practical Strategies for Self-Improvement & Productivity
In today's fast-paced world, the quest for self-improvement and enhanced productivity has become more critical than ever. We all aspire to be better, do more, and achieve our goals, yet the path can often seem daunting. This article delves into actionable strategies that not only promise to boost your efficiency but also foster a deeper sense of fulfillment and confidence. By understanding the 'why' behind these techniques, you can integrate them seamlessly into your daily life and unlock your true potential.
By Being Inquisitive5 days ago in Motivation
Visibility, Timing, and Readiness
Visibility is often treated as a reward, something earned through talent, effort, or persistence. It is framed as the natural next step once someone has something worthwhile to offer. But visibility is not neutral, and it is not automatically benevolent. Being seen amplifies everything at once: strengths, weaknesses, unfinished edges, unresolved wounds, and untested convictions. Once that amplification begins, there is no way to selectively mute what is not ready.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast8 days ago in Motivation
The 2-Hour Fast vs 14-Hour Fast: Global Ramadan 2026 Guide When Does Ramadan 2026 Start? Dates, Fasting Hours, and Global
The holy month of Ramadan is approaching worldwide, and on Wednesday (18 February) or Thursday (19 February), Muslims around the world will observe their first fast. The difference in dates depends on which part of the world you live in. In the Islamic calendar, Ramadan is the ninth month and holds great significance for Muslims. Every year, millions of Muslims fast from dawn to sunset during Ramadan. Fasting was made obligatory in the second year of Hijrah (the second year after the Prophet Muhammad’s migration from Mecca to Medina). Since then, Muslims across the world have continued the practice. The start date of Ramadan is based on the lunar calendar, which is why it shifts each year on the Gregorian calendar. Typically, Ramadan moves back by about 11 days each year compared to the previous year.
By Real content11 days ago in Motivation
The Italian Advantage: Why Human Connection Trumps Data in a Distracted World
Every business event I’ve attended in the past two years follows the same tired script. Someone puts up a slide about AI. Someone else start talking about data pipelines. Everybody claps. Nobody says what they are really thinking: we’ve built powerful machines and systems so we don’t have to talk with each other.
By Andrea Zanon13 days ago in Motivation
Ecclesiastes and the Weight of Meaninglessness
Have you ever noticed how unsettling Ecclesiastes feels compared to most of Scripture. It does not rush to reassure. It does not soften its conclusions. It returns again and again to the same observation: everything fades, everything repeats, and nothing under the sun seems capable of holding still long enough to become permanent. Wisdom fails to secure lasting satisfaction. Pleasure loses its edge. Work outlives the worker. Even moral effort appears unable to guarantee stability. For many readers, this tone feels almost dissonant, as if the book is saying out loud what faith is supposed to quiet.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast17 days ago in Motivation
