Tag Archives: Efficacy

On Brainstorms and Criticism

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Hayim Makabee

This is the definition of Brainstorming from the Wikipedia: “Brainstorming is a group creativity technique by which efforts are made to find a conclusion for a specific problem by gathering a list of ideas spontaneously contributed by its members. In … Continue reading →

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Learning From Others’ Mistakes

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Hayim Makabee

Today is the last day of the year 2019. At this very moment, most people are thinking about how they are going to change next year. They are making plans for 2020. But I’m making a retrospective: I’m thinking about … Continue reading →

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On Rules and Probabilities

Posted on November 28, 2019 by Hayim Makabee

Eventually we understand that there are no rules. There are only probabilities. There is a probability to succeed and there is a probability to fail. No one is able to predict anything. At most one can estimate the chances of … Continue reading →

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On Keys, Potential and Goals

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Hayim Makabee

This is an uncut key. That’s how it comes from the factory. The uncut key has the potential to open any door. But that is just a potential. The locksmith cuts the key so that it can open a specific … Continue reading →

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Do we really need New Year’s Resolutions?

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Hayim Makabee

We are approaching the Jewish New Year. In general, in our New Year’s Resolutions, we always think about what we need to change: for example, we may decide to take an interesting course or start a revolutionary diet. However, this … Continue reading →

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Should we Learn from Success Stories?

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Hayim Makabee

Most people are always looking for the “success formula”. They enjoy being inspired by huge success stories, and then try to emulate them. However, in general these success stories are often non-reproducible. They are the result of a combination of … Continue reading →

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Public Speaking: My Secret To Defeat The Fear To Face An Audience

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Hayim Makabee

Are you afraid to speak in public? You are not alone… “According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, … Continue reading →

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Inside and Outside the Comfort Zone

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Hayim Makabee

I really like this picture, because it makes me think about the meaning of leaving our Comfort Zone. I’m not sure that we always feel fear when we step outside our Comfort Zone. Very often I experience excitement when I … Continue reading →

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On Realistic Expectations, Preparation and Adaptability

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Hayim Makabee

People like to list “success factors” and even “habits of successful people”. My personal observation is that it is essential to have realistic expectations. When a person understands the real challenges he is facing, he is able to prepare accordingly. … Continue reading →

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Networking is Overrated: Focus on Your Reputation

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Hayim Makabee

I’ve observed in recent years that many professionals became obsessed with networking. These are the people who constantly participate in conferences, meetups and other kinds of networking events. They like to collect business cards and feel excited whenever they connect … Continue reading →

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