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…

Prepare to reap good returns on your stocks. — Are you scared of investing in stocks now? You see negative news and predictions everywhere (including Medium). “We are going to enter a severe recession!” “The ratio X is still too high. Stocks still have a huge downside.” “Buy safe haven investments and stay away from the stock market.” Yet…

Make new connections before you need them. — Social interactions lie at the heart of human lives and society. I learned from the book Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi that every human represents an opportunity to help and to be helped. We rely heavily on our network and turn to it for help when life challenges us. …

Success is an inevitable result of your effort if you grow every day. — Has this thought ever crossed your mind? “A little bit of something negative doesn’t hurt.” It is literally the worst thing you can think of. The reason is the compound effect. The compound effect comes from finance. It is the addition of interest to the principal sum, i.e., …

Be an objective investor. — In the stock market, the January Barometer states that “As January goes, so goes the market the entire year.” Is there any truth behind this statement? Should you take it seriously? In a word, no. The stock market has 11 different participant groups (retail, professional traders, institutional investors, etc.). Everyone…

We can take serious measures, even though we cannot ban guns. — Mass shootings happen frequently in the US. This is worrying beyond this country alone. America sets many societal and technological standards that people in other parts of the world follow. Gun violence has been on the rise in Russia and Europe too. There were over a hundred (depending on the…