The Talking Mountain

In a good mood to finish David Gillespie's book, which I started a few weeks ago, I came across an intriguing topic: "The Tragedy of the Commons." Although I didn't study economics in high school, this was a great opportunity to get a quick insight into the concept. The  tragedy of the commons  refers to a situation in which individuals with access to a public resource (also called a common) act in their own interest and, in doing so, ultimately deplete the resource. One example that really struck me was the local supermarket running out of toilet paper during the COVID-19 lockdown. The situation was simple: people could buy as many rolls as they wanted, and with the uncertainty of the pandemic, everyone stocked up excessively. The supplier didn't anticipate this surge in demand, and the store's toilet paper was quickly sold out. Those who hoarded the toilet paper had plenty, while many others were left without any, creating an unfair situation.  The store nev...

A wonderful piece of advice laid down by David Gillespie in his book - Toxic At Work , is not just to read and enjoy but also need to deeply reflect on daily workplace environments. It addresses the journey from toxic workplaces to more positive and friendly environments, capturing the essence of how such environments emerge, their impact on employees, and effective management for navigating and overcoming these challenges. The book is a masterpiece of advice for everyone from business owners and managers to employees at all levels. It provides valuable insights into identifying toxic behaviors, understanding their origins, and mitigating their effects. Nonetheless, it explores the psychological and emotional toll of toxic workplaces and offers practical advice for individuals and organizations striving to create healthier, more positive work cultures. Having worked in different workplaces, under different leaders, and having experienced a spectrum of workplace environments, I resonate...

Many say age is just a number. Age is calculated by counting the numbers of years, months, and days since birth. Interestingly, if one is born in a leap year, the lucky one gets to celebrate birthday once-in-4-year.  Recent push to impose the age limit to 35-year by the Australian government is shaking the international students indefinitely, one who will pass this age threshold upon completion of the course –who are currently enrolled in different courses in the colleges and universities across Australia. Of course, the main agenda is clear, but – why not 25 years, 27 years, 30 years, 40 years and so on? Why must it be 35 years?   Let me put age factors together as sometimes it can be both a deadly enemy and a worthy opportunity. When we were just born, we were so fragile that we could easily perish soon after birth, because of overwhelming external pressures confronting us. However, despite facing numerous challenges, some of which are daunting and life-threatening, we perse...