First of all, local data simply isn’t that available, while national totals acutely underreport the reality. Across the Democratic Republic of Congo or Turkey (where I am currently living) even in China where it all started, an unknown but presumably large number of people are packing COVID-19 around without even knowing it, while only the…Continue reading Nobody Really Knows How Many People Have COVID19
Category: Education
EdTech: the Future of Education
During the recent Digital Coffee, I had the privilege to discuss with link-minded people about the future of education and the meaningful impact brought by Educational Technology, known as EdTech, to the worldwide education systems which are nothing short of amazing. The developments that have emerged in this field are empowering educators to create remarkable…Continue reading EdTech: the Future of Education
What if the only thing we own was a cup of coffee?
What if the only thing we own was this cup? Our day is full of micro decisions. Every little choice we have to make pulls at us, claiming a little bit of attention throughout the day. The most successful people streamline these decisions, but their solutions can seem bland. The same grey shirt every day might…Continue reading What if the only thing we own was a cup of coffee?
A better understanding of Compound Interest
Albert Einstein once said “Compound interest is the 8th wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it…he who doesn’t, pays it.” So let’s see what makes it so great? Remember, it’s always important to make long-term projections in order to maximise rewards. First, we need to make a difference between simple interest and compound interest.…Continue reading A better understanding of Compound Interest
Patience Lost : A note to oneself
When we spend a lot of time with someone or something, we usually take it for granted. We forgot when and how we got there. How patient we were before getting it. And the possibility of losing it overnight. I started seeing this when I moved to Turkey back in 2011. Things that I took…Continue reading Patience Lost : A note to oneself