Misaligned focus

When Roger Bennet commented on Mo Salah’s exceptional physical condition and asked about his six-pack routine, he wasn’t ready for the answer. No complex exercises. No special equipment. Just kitchen wisdom, “The abs begin in the kitchen.” We chase visible...

Critics own nothing

The critics sit comfortably in their armchairs, dispensing judgment on creations they’ve never attempted to build. They wield influence without responsibility, shaping opinions without skin in the game. These professional opinion-givers have carved out a curious...

Finding cause to celebrate

It is the most exciting day of the year. December 23 is a big day for me. It’s not a birthday or an anniversary but rather one dictated by the solar system and the Earth’s rotation. Today is when the northern hemisphere has its shortest day. Not that I am...

Machines forcing clarity

Back in 1967, IBM programmer George Fuechsel coined a phrase that would echo through computing history: “garbage in, garbage out.” He noticed that programmers often blamed computers for producing wrong results when the real culprit was flawed input data....

Braving the cold

The winter morning whispers threats through frosted windowpanes. My mind conjures images of biting winds and numbing cold, remnants of a sun-soaked upbringing where winter meant light jackets at worst. But here’s the truth about that dreaded first step outside –...