My personal opinion

 We’ve often heard the phrase, “Just do it!” In a world that pushes us to be productive 24/7, the phrase sounds like a mantra. But in my book, The Wealth of the Great Kingdom, I put forward a thought that we often miss: “The question is not whether I will do it but how to do it right and benefit everyone without harming others.”  Isn't it ironic? Everyone tries to win at all costs, and occasionally they forget that someone else often pays the price. Let's break it down through examples from our "modern" life.  Look at the solar boom. Everyone wants to be energy independent, ​​and that’s a good thing. But look at the difference: Option A: You install a system that “drains” the grid in such a way that it puts a strain on your neighbors, just to save a few levs on top. That’s “doing it.” Option B: You plan your installation (like a modern “Balkonkraftwerk” with storage) so that you optimize your consumption without burdening the infrastructure and even share the surplus....

A thought experiment for a fairer tomorrow Throughout the centuries, forms of government have constantly shifted, changing only their labels. Yet for the average person—regardless of whether they were rich or poor—the difference has often been minimal. Even under communist regimes, people worked for a crust of bread while the party elite lived in luxury without doing any real work. Nowadays, with information reaching us at lightning speed, we can see the gap between the rich and the poor widening into a deep chasm. Countries are in debt, people are in debt, and a small group is becoming obscenely wealthy. We are on the verge of mass robotization, which will inevitably leave many without a livelihood, leading to unpredictable consequences. History remembers such moments—when the majority is fighting just to survive, the system begins to break down. Even if we invent a "new" system with a fancy name, it will not differ significantly from the current ones unless we solve the fun...

 Do you know what the easiest thing in the world is? To talk. This is especially true if you are a politician, a manager, or just someone who really wants to look important. We will amend this; we will change that. “I start a diet "tomorrow"—phrases that fly through the air like autumn leaves. But as the old saying goes, "It is easy to talk; it is difficult to do.” The truth is most evident in the political circus: They are true masters of this discipline. Before elections, promises are poured out like cheap wine at a wedding. You watch them on TV—confident, neat, with fiery speeches about the “bright future” and “social justice." Everything sounds so logical that you even start to believe it yourself. And what happens after that? The elections are over; they enter the cabinet and... surprise! Suddenly the "objective circumstances" change, the budget is not enough, the opposition is getting in the way, and the promised reforms somehow evaporate in the fog ...

  There is a quote from the book "369 Hours of Punishment" that perfectly captures our modern daily lives: "In schools, they don’t teach us how to be good at this craft, but our whole life is a trade." Most of us cringe when we hear the word "sales" or "trade." We imagine pushy representatives or people trying to talk us into something we don't need. But the truth is, trading isn't just about exchanging money for goods. It is the psychological art of mutual exchange. Why We Are All "Traders"  While school was testing us on South American capitals, nobody prepared us for the fact that from the moment we wake up, we step onto the "marketplace." Here are a few examples from real life: The Job Interview: You are the "product," and the employer is the "buyer." Your skills are the features, and the solution to their problem is the benefit you are selling. Your CV? That’s just your advertising brochure. ...

It is better to become friends than to serve as food for ravens and vultures. The fable of the lion and the boar fighting over a small spring on a hot summer day is a timeless metaphor for human conflict. It reveals how ego and stubbornness blind us to the real threats that lurk in the shadows of our arguments. The conflict begins with a "small spring of water." In psychology and business, this scenario is a symbol of limited resources. When we believe there is not enough for everyone, we go into survival mode, which often overrides logic. In professional life, when two managers are fighting over the same budget, they often waste more time sabotaging themselves than productively working. In personal life, it is disputes over inheritance or attention that destroy families. The vultures in the fable are the most important symbol. They are the third party who does not participate in the battle but benefits from its disastrous outcome. They are patient, observant, and feed on the...

The saying, "There are no ugly people, only ugly characters," is a powerful statement that challenges our conventional notions of beauty. It encourages us to look beyond physical appearance and consider the profound influence that personality and inner qualities have on how we perceive others and ourselves.  While societal pressures often prioritize aesthetics, this quote suggests that true beauty lies within, shaped by our actions, thoughts, and overall character.   This notion directly contradicts the widespread influence of the media and advertising, which often bombard us with idealized images of physical perfection. These images often create unrealistic expectations and contribute to feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. However, the quote offers a refreshing counter-narrative, suggesting that what makes a person truly attractive is not their physical appearance but rather the beauty of their inner self.   What exactly constitutes a "negative character"? T...

They are unlikely to ever disappear. There are millions of problems in one individual. The biggest flaw of a person is to constantly look for reasons for his problems in someone or something; such behavior is already the biggest problem for the individual. This behavior creates a chain reaction, similar to falling dominoes. Especially if you use up your energy in this direction. Over time, your energy returns to you like a boomerang. It goes back to him.  No matter how educated he is, eventually a problem comes to him, and he, struggling to protect himself, becomes a participant in it. Regardless of whether he is calm or indifferent, he must take a side depending on the circumstances. Everyone knows that there is already one god, but it is perceived differently in different languages. The ways of the prophets make division a fact. The one problem that is not known may take another thousand years to solve. The other big problem is the different colors of people's skin.  While t...