A trip into the mind of Wajdi

 Hola! I've just written a very short piece about mindfulness. check it out to follow my train of thoughts, because this one is somehow an output of the how and the why to get to the what. Mindfulness is about being at peace, and one step closer to that peace is being able to accomplish things with the least amount of distractions. It seems that I'm starting to go "full on" at distractions these days... Don't mind me, I am in a long vacation, long enough to allow me to have some mindfulness and peace of mind to write these blogposts. We are drowning in technology in all aspects of our lives, especially when we spend the day at work, setting in front of a screen, batteling apps, tools and... distractions from notifications, emails, instant chat, system warnings, updates...etc Odysseus and the Sirens, Roman mosaic, second century AD. Bardo National Museum, Tunis In this spirit, I wanted to share something interesting, it's TinyCore ! I consider it a true tech g...

It does not take saying too much, introducing the topic or blabbing for 10 minutes. Mindfulness, straight to the point and in few simple steps: Plan your day ahead. Your tomorrow starts today Sleep on time, enough to get 7-8 hours of rest Meditate right after waking up. 15 - 20 minutes should do the trick. Breath & slowdown, having prepared for your day, no need to run after the clock It is what it is, don't argue with what you can't control Breath, deeply..., when bad things happen. Exercise. Long walks are useful if you can't hit the gym. I will comeback to add or remove stuff. Different things work for different people. Try and see for yourself. Section and detail of the  Column of Marcus Aurelius , Rome, 177–180 AD, with scenes from the  Marcomannic Wars

Being pro-technology and innovation working in the digital world, I often get excited about new tech and quickly find myself installing and testing new apps and software. The digital space of taking notes and managing a todo list has been exploding with new comers, from the Evernote, to Notion, passing by Google's Keep... I've tried them all. Distraction.. has a logo Reflecting on all of this, those tools have their merits, I can't deny the advantages they bring to the table for some users. However, these apps, as any other digital product, have a mission: harvest engagement, keep you using them, depend on them, never leaving, nor switching to other competitor's app... Which becomes an issue for someone trying to have flexibility, with less distractions. a distraction from doing the actual work you need to be done. Loaded with multiple features, such as adding images, emojis, links and so on, and now with embedded AI to help you write, note taking has never been so dist...

Before reading this, go ahead and read the below reference articles I listed at the end. So to apply myself to the previous post's mission statement (aka: write more often, about any topic of personal interest...etc.) I have some time on my hand here and I had a subject I long wanted to vent about. If you didn't know, I have spent a good portion of my professional life working for consulting companies. Overall it was 2 distinct companies operating in 2 different continents/countries. Pythagoras Emerging from the Underworld', oil on canvas painting by Salvator Rosa In-between, I have lived on the other side of the service contract, aka being the client. With this combined perspective, I have developed somehow a personal view on the value of consulting as a service, and as an economic agent, with a certain level of expected contribution to economic growth and development. In recent years, I have pondered the value proposition of tech vendors, consulting services, and the ...

Writing on this blog has consistently served as a means to regain focus, delve deeply into intriguing topics, and hone the organization of my thoughts and ideas. Over the years, I've taken several breaks from blogging to concentrate on personal development, acquire new knowledge, and, more recently, dedicate all my time to focus on new professional endeavors. On a few occasions, I have included in my posts brief mentions of current pursuits that pertain to my professional life. Some were links to courses I was teaching, while others addressed less technical and more business-oriented topics. My most recent post was published a year and four months ago. In the meantime, I have accumulated around 14 drafts that never reached completion. Some topics proved to be rabbit holes, requiring extensive research to produce a worthy post. Others were merely distractions that I ultimately set aside. Over the past 16 months, I have reflected on the necessity, value, and purpose of writing on the...