Reading Time: 5 minutesLife Rule #1: If you are simple, the world is simple for you! A simple life can lead to a happy life. People must be self-sufficient and happy, tolerant, and magnanimous. You can’t think about anything complicated. If your soul is overloaded, you will complain and worry about others. It is necessary to delete the […]
Reading Time: 7 minutesFirst, my Dad was in ICU (non-COVID related) in March. Then, we (Melbourne) went into lockdown in April. Then, I was made redundant in June. Then Melbourne went into a longer lockdown in June. Then, my mom got COVID. Then, Melbourne sort-of came out of lockdown. Then, I made a perilous trip to India in
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Reading Time: 3 minutesFirst published on Pro Bono News What does it mean? ESG refers to the environmental, social, and governance practices of an investment that may have a material impact on the performance of that investment. The integration of ESG factors is used to enhance traditional financial analysis by identifying potential risks and opportunities beyond technical valuations.
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Reading Time: < 1 minute“Life is a language that conveys a certain truth to us; if we learn it in another way, we will not survive” Schopenhauer. Life Rule #1: If you are simple, the world is simple for you. Life Rule #2: There is no rehearsal in life; every day is a live broadcast. Life Rule #3: Money
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Reading Time: 2 minutesThink about the last time you were angry? If you’re like most, it probably went something like this… That’s not right, how can they do that? You begin thinking about it. It makes you angry. You feel slighted, irritated and mad. Your heart rate rises, you begin feeling an impulse to yell or argue; you
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Reading Time: 3 minutesCOVID-19 affects every aspect of life. Even if you haven’t lost your job or taken a pay cut, your personal life is still affected in one way or another. Long distance relationships and globalisation go hand-in-hand. A married couple might be divided by jobs in two different countries. Parents and their child/children might be divided
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Reading Time: 5 minutesQuarantine is often an unpleasant experience for those who undergo it. Separation from loved ones, the loss of freedom, uncertainty over disease status, and boredom can, on occasion, create dramatic effects. Suicide has been reported, substantial anger generated, and lawsuits brought following the imposition of quarantine in previous outbreaks. The potential benefits of mandatory mass
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Reading Time: 2 minutesThis is something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately, so I feel prepared to tackle it. Here we go! What makes my life valuable, in a basic sense, is the same thing that makes every life valuable: that we are such enigmatic creatures, full of thoughts and emotions, participating in interesting journies full of
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Reading Time: 4 minutesCompanies usually take on and achieve sustainability goals in three stages: Complying with regulations – Companies have no choice in this area; they must obey the law. Regulations are often the impetus behind sustainability initiatives. Achieving competitive advantage – This is necessary if you want your business operations to make a profit. Social, economic and
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Reading Time: 2 minutesThreats to the Ecosystem The public often learns about the potential impacts of climate change through “photogenic species such as coral and polar bears,” but scientists know the damage to ecosystems is much more far-reaching in its potential impact. A 2°-3°C [3.6°-5.4°F] rise in temperature puts nearly one-third of all plants and animals at “high
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