The myth about creativity

The myth about creativity

“I am just not creative” is a claim I often hear from people as they talk about themselves. And, every single time I know that this hides a false belief — a myth about creativity. How do I know this? It is because we are human. And to be human, is to be...
Why people use big words

Why people use big words

I was recently at an event where the discussion in my group quickly descended into the use of jargon. Into what I would describe as unnecessarily complex language — using big words for no apparent reason. It reminded me of my City days and how much I loathed such...
What we can learn from children

What we can learn from children

For better or for worse, I have always found myself taking a general interest in many things. What I never expected to find though is a connection between music (my longtime passion), martial arts (my hobby) and investing (my ex-career). That connection is none other...