Tag: Maritime Knowledge

The Courage to Be Disliked is a book written by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga, first published in 2013. It's a unique self-help book that blends philosophy, psychology, and narrative storytelling to explore the ideas of Alfred Adler, a renowned Austrian psychotherapist.

Happiness is often an emotional state marked by emotions of pleasure, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfilment. Ever wonder what triggers feelings of happiness, closeness, and joy? It's the magic of brain chemicals! 

"Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman is a book that delves into the cognitive processes that shape human decision-making. Published in 2011, it has become a seminal work in the fields of psychology, economics, and behavioral science.

Thinking outside the box is more than just a business cliché. It starts well before we’re “boxed in”, before we confront a unique situation and start forcing it into a familiar “box” that we already know how to deal with. Or at least think we know how to deal with.

On this year’s World Gratitude Day, celebrated annually on 21st September, we explain how expressing gratitude can improve one's quality of life. This day serves as an international observance encouraging people to reflect on their blessings and express their gratitude.

Have you ever had the impression that no one is paying attention as you speak? The human voice is probably the most powerful sound in the world. The world would be a better place if more people knew how to use it correctly, correctly pinpoints Julian Treasure, sound and communication expert, in a life-changing TED speech.

On September 10th, the suicide prevention day reminds us that every year more than 700,000 individuals commit suicide throughout the world, a figure which could justify an interest in a greater awareness on mental health issues. Suicide has become a more troubling topic for shipping over the past few years as awareness of mental health has grown.

In his book Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and the Markets, Nassim Nicholas Taleb explains the significant but often overlooked role that luck plays in people's lives and in the economy. 

According to Japanese, as we search to find meaning and purposes in our lives, certain concepts and symbols can help us. One of the most effective symbols is the Enso Circle, a Japanese “circle” that is hand-drawn in one or two uninhibited brushstrokes and used in Zen to express a moment when the mind is free to let the body create.

In general, there are many different types of meditation that can help people reduce their stress. The most important thing to remember is to find the best type for yourself.