Transitions

Schmuck I am leaving my WFH job. I’m trading it in for a 30 minute commute and a shitty parking situation that I will also have to pay to navigate. It’s hard not to feel like a fool when you break it down into a since sentence with no context…

Understanding the differences and preparation 1. Name Change The 2013 version of ISO 27001 was called Information Technology — Security Techniques — ISMS Requirements. The 2022 version is now called Information Security, Cybersecurity, and Privacy Protection — ISMS Requirements. 2. Structure Change ISO 27001 still includes the mandatory clauses as before. No new clauses were introduced…

When they say that the “civilian” world is different then the “military” world they are right, but it’s not as drastic as it seems. With my first week in the books at a major tech company I’ve had some thoughts about the differences between corporate and military culture. The uniforms are different. This is…

Interview with Cristian Bușoi, Chair of the European Parliament Committee Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) By Gaston Moonen In the European Parliament, energy — and therefore everything related to energy transition issues — is part of the daily bread and butter of the Industry, Research and Energy Committee, better known…

We’re coming up to that time of year where you might be starting to think about your child’s transition & that thinking can quickly turn to worry. …

Tips to get your own guru and access your inner wisdom — Major life transitions are rarely linear or straightforward. They require a solitary exploration into unfamiliar terrain during which it is common to feel lost, alone or despondent. As we move out of our comfort zones, our fears strike with full force. We might doubt ourselves and our ability to move…

Four ways to adopt a Wabi Sabi approach to life Tokyo supermarkets are famous for their displays of flawless fruits in fancy boxes, which they exhibit like diamond rings in a jewelry store (with price tags to match!) These impeccable aesthetics may have led to a line of luxury cherries, but they also have a cost. …

I am writing again after a hiatus of two-ish years. What happened? Lots. Reason 1: I had a kid, it’s not as difficult as people make it out to be. It’s quite manageable with a supportive family. You have to be there emotionally for the child. I love being there…

**The 3D Mindset of Matter, Space, and Time** The 3D mindset is a way of thinking that is based on the material world. It is a mindset that is focused on the physical, the tangible, and the measurable. In the 3D mindset, everything is seen as separate and distinct. …