“There is no such thing as free lunch.” Most of us have heard of this statement and some believe it is always true. However, there are parts of the world where people believe that not only free lunch exists, but also the best things in the world are often free. Shi was a Buddhist nun who […]
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Animal Ambassadors
What is the purpose of a zoo if it is not for displaying animals? Aren’t animals supposed to be locked up in cages? Isn’t a zoo’s priority about entertaining visitors and making profit? What can we learn from a zoo about creating Teal organizations and Teal culture? Plenty. Today, we will introduce a zoo whose […]
We Are What We See
Once upon a time, two good friends, a poet and a monk, regularly sat together drinking tea and discussing philosophy. This poet, somewhat egotistical, frequently transformed peaceful discussions into competitive debates. However, the calm and grounded monk, although didn’t try, won those debates most of the time with his deep wisdom. One day, the poet […]
Forest of Inspirations
Wen and Hai are two good friends living in the same village. They are particularly close because they were friends since childhood and they have something in common – both are handicapped. Wen has no arms and Hai is blind. Other than that, they are pretty ordinary – no high education, no special talent and no wealth. But these […]
On Self-Responsibility
Long ago, an emperor was once asked to sign on an execution order of 189 criminals. Before doing so, he decided to visit the prison and asked them what their dying wishes were. It was right before the new year. All prisoners on death roll wished they had a last chance to say goodbye to their family members. It […]
Miraculous Self-Healing
At age 38, Taylor is already a multi-millionaire. He completed the rags-to-riches transformation through investing in real estate, retail, and hospitality businesses. While admired and proud of his success, he seemed feeling restless and empty. As if there was a deep sense of loneliness that haunted him, every night, he would entertain clients, friends and beautiful women with […]
A Pueblo of Hope
El Zonte is a small fishing village, on the pacific coast of El Salvador, next to a famous surfing paradise. I didn’t think much when I first laid eyes on it, but little did I know what a hidden gem it was because of a group of special people and the magic they have created there. […]
Magic of Self-Development
Self-Development is the process of learning how to lead a happy, meaningful and fulfilled life. This process is different for every single person because we all come with different talents, mission, challenges and opportunities. On the other hand, this process is exactly the same for every single person, which starts with answering these questions: Who am I? Where […]
Redefine Business Purpose
Tecsun is a small size company, specializing in constructing high quality wooden villas in China. With only one sales person and 1000 workers, the company enjoys a steady 800 million yuan or 110 million dollar annual revenue and 80% market share in its sector. Its financial achievement is outstanding, but what makes Tecsun truly stands out is […]
How is Your Self-Awareness?
“Self-awareness is the beginning of all wisdom” – Aristotle “He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier.” – Lao Tzu “Yesterday I was clever and I wanted to change the world, today I’m wise and I want to change myself.” – Rumi These wise men from different parts […]