Ben’s Blog
AI and Universal Basic Income: The Answer to Ending World Hunger and Poverty?
A personal journey through the heart of global inequality and a glimpse at a possible solution Elon Musk said at the Bletchley Park summit, “no job is needed” due to the development of AI, and that a job can be for “personal satisfaction.”. The Reality We Can't Ignore...
Stay Sharp: How to Win the Focus Game at Work (Wherever That May Be)
Whether you're in an office or in a cosy home setup, distractions are the enemy of productivity. The modern workplace, with its constant notifications, open-plan layouts, and endless demands, can feel like a battleground for your attention. But by understanding how...
How to Get Through the Startup Process
How to Overcome Key Challenges Startups face many problems on their way to success in the fast-paced world of business. From getting funds to adapting to a market that changes quickly, founders have to find their way through a complicated world full of unknowns and...
How to Handle Business Emails Landing in Spam Folders?
I hope this post helps anyone dealing with email bounces, which can be frustrating. Bounces can lead to lost clients, revenue, and damage to your reputation, so it's important to address the issue promptly and carefully. In today's digital age, ensuring your emails...
How to Switch Off Your Mobile After Work
In our hyperconnected world, the line between work and personal life has become increasingly blurred. The ping of a work email or a message from a colleague can disrupt our evenings, weekends, and even vacations. But learning to disconnect is not just a luxury, it is...
A Parent’s Guide to Programming Life
As a super happy father of two beautiful little beings, and a programmer (many find our job boring, by the way...), I often find myself pondering: which is more complicated, raising kids or writing code? Spoiler alert: it's a tie, and both can drain your mental RAM...
Raising Two Kids vs Business achievements
When I was young and still inexperienced, I thought being successful meant one thing: doing well at work and making money. As a young go-getter, I was all about building a business and making it big. That's what achievement looked like to me back then. But boy, did...
The Art of Staying Focused at Work
A Survival Guide for the Chronically Interrupted Picture this: You’re an HR professional or auditor, immersed in the complexities of a challenging financial report. Your mind is fully engaged, piecing together abstract accounting principles and transforming them into...
The Dance of Ambition and Balance Between Entrepreneurs and Non-Entrepreneurs
There are many different types of people in society, each contributing their own unique threads to make it vibrant and functional. We often hear about two primary groups: entrepreneurs and those who choose not to be entrepreneurs. But what sets these groups apart, and...
The Entrepreneur’s Dilemma: Balancing Success with Well-Being
In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, ground-breaking ideas have the potential to transform the world. However, the constant pursuit of these goals frequently comes at a high cost, one that is endured not just by the entrepreneurs but also by their loved ones....