In an economic downturn people stop buying certain things. Like during the COVID-19 pandemic when discretionary spending went down. People who support fair trade may not buy or buy less at such a time, but clear value for money will remain important. Customers will look for value in different ways during financial stress. They […]
Low activity at work? Some tips to refocus
This is day two at my new workplace and I am stuck in a low activity phase. People around me are busy on their computer, in meetings, talking with colleagues or on calls. Business as usual going on around me but as I am new I am not fully part of it yet. This is […]
Nearly at your goal and you stop? Sometimes it will be the best way forward
I set goals and last weekend I set a goal to climb Kristo Rei in Dili, Timor-Leste. It is a big statue on top of a cliff just like the one in Rio de Janeiro. I made it to the platform from where the stairs zig-zag to the top. Despite my plan to reach the […]