How global warming and supply-chain disruption affect coffee production. — The global supply of coffee consists of two species: Arabica (Coffea arabica, ~55%) and Robusta (Coffea canephora, ~45%). The last few years have devastated the coffee industry due to global warming and supply chain disruptions. Weather perturbations stand in direct proportion to the price of coffee. The bad weather in…

Success comes in small steps. — The Cold War was no joke. The two superpowers, the Soviet Union and the USA, emerged from the Second World War in strong positions and were fighting for dominance in the world. The space race was a crucial point in the rivalry as it concerned the national security of both…

How do dictators work hard to keep their traditions in the 21st century? — I like keeping an eye on famous personalities beyond Elon Musk. While he can be extravagant and controversial, there’re royal characters who do things that entertain and dismay me at the same time. Our today’s hero is King Mswati III of Eswatini, who has ruled his country with an iron…

A lesson from history. — Ever heard the word transistor? It is a semiconductor device used extensively in electronics. No smartphone or personal computer could be built without transistors. The transistor was invented by William Shockley 75 years ago. He is one of the greatest inventors and the primary architect of the computer age. Shockley…

Forget finding love on Tinder. — I was recently blocked by a Medium user after leaving an honest comment on stories about someone’s Tinder experience. No offense to Tinder users — take advantage of it if you know what you are doing. But keep in mind that meeting the love of your life is probably not…

Don’t rely on the younger generation. Only you can take care of your retirement. — As you are reading this, 2 people are dying, while 4 are being born across the world. The world population recently hit 8 billion. Will the growing population lead to economic growth? …

It’s a lifelong journey. Focus on the process. — Your parents said that you are made for big things in life. Did you want to be an astronaut? A president? A football player? Your potential is larger than you may think. Yet, we often don’t realize what we are capable of because we rarely give our 100% effort. You…

Be cautious with the great man. — Warren Buffett is a magnanimous billionaire with a simple investment philosophy he’s willing to pass on to the little guy for free. You make a huge mistake if you blindly follow his advice. People constantly say that he’s the greatest investor of all time. …

Don’t focus too much on climbing the corporate ladder. — Are you the workhorse in your department? You are on top of your productivity. You’ve figured out all tricks and hacks of your craft and are ready to move to the next level. You deserve a promotion. But you get passed over. Do you feel frustrated when a less hard-working…