Crosswords & Sudoku – Hobbies to try
Do you think crosswords and sudoku are only for the elderly? Well, think again. I, at 20 years old, find that crosswords and sudokus are…
Learning from Failure
Many of us have been rejected or fired from jobs, which can be disheartening. If this has happened to you, you are not alone. However,…
mRNA: Rising Trend in BioTech
As with other medical technologies mentioned previosuly in our blog such as CRISPR and Phages, the use of messenger RNA as a platform to deliver…
Book Recommendation: Believe and Achieve
A great must read for every day inspiration, this book by Chris Naylor features the World’s Most Motivational Quotes. It includes profound quotes from the…
Benefits of living in another country
Traveling for vacation is very different than living in another country. When you live in another country you will build some roots there and you…
Minimalism — what are your thoughts?
Minimalism is a philosophy about getting rid of excess stuff and living life based on experiences rather than worldly possessions. In simple terms, it is owning…
FELS 2021 New Year Annoucements
Thanks for being a fan of FELS and we hope you are finding great learnings and benefit from our content to become the best version…
The Advice You Wish You’d Gotten Sooner
We’re always learning, all through life – but there are some things that we wish we’d realized earlier. Here are some great pieces of advice…
How will our world change after COVID?
The world after COVID is unlikely to return to the world that it was once before and that does not have to be a negative…
The Creative Morning
Do you know what’s going on in your brain when you first wake up in the morning? Your brain is an electrochemical organ, functioning through…
Sleep is never a waste of time!
We spend one third of our lives sleeping and not one minute of it is wasted! During sleep, our energy is not invested into physical…
Eat well and be well
Everyone knows that your body and your mind are inextricably linked. It’s almost impossible to be productive and well-adjusted if you’re not treating your body…
Take a hike!
Hiking is one of those activities that is deceptively simple. It encompasses all sorts of activities, from gentle strolls through the forest to scaling mountains…
A Digital Detox
Over the past twenty years, the digital world has reshaped the day-to-day reality of our lives. Technological innovation has enhanced our lives to a huge…
How Increased Psychological Flexibility Can Help You
Research shows that psychologically flexible individuals show greater resilience. They have enhanced wellbeing, they’re more open-minded, they handle pressure better than the average – but…
Art Appreciation – Virtually!
Life is full of stress. It often seems like we spend our days hurrying from one task to the next, with work demands, our family…
Communication for Entrepreneurs
As anyone who owns their own business knows all too well, good communication and great networking skills are the foundation of business success. When you’re…
Weightlifting as Therapy
Weightlifting is an interesting activity. When you deadlift a heavy barbell, you’re using every part of your body. Your arms, your shoulders, your core, your…
How to Live the Freelance Life
Freelancing sounds like the modern dream. Being your own boss, working when you want and as often as you want, from anywhere you choose, allows…
Mindfulness Throughout the Day
Day-to-day life is a busy experience. Going through the day, we’re generally in a hurry to get our work done and move onto the next…
A New, Greener Luxury
I don’t know if you’ve noticed this, but the luxury industry has undergone something of a facelift of late. While the old image of luxury…
Ziplining: A Stimulating Mental & Physical Challenge!
Ziplining is an unusual activity, in that it’s a mental challenge as much as a physical one. The basics of it are fairly straightforward: you’re…
Introspection: Identifying Your Skills, Passion, And Career
Before you can make an impact on the world and the people around you, you must first understand yourself. Through self-introspection, you’ll be able to…
The Benefits of Teaching in Your Learning Process
The learning process differs for each person. Personal, biological, developmental, and social aspects all play a role in the rate and depth of a person’s…
Keeping an Open Mind: How to Reduce Implicit Biases
We sometimes find ourselves in positions wherein we already have a preconceived idea of what we’ll do before we even hear the other side of…
Getting Unstuck: 6 Ways to Get Your Creativity Back
There are several reasons why it’s hard to get your creative juices flowing. Here are ways to get your creativity back and be a more successful entrepreneur.
Arts: The Vatican Museum
As art appreciation is an effective way to inspire and widen your mindset, one of the best art collections in the world can be found…
EdTech: Transforming Education
Just like FinTech startups are disrupting the world of finance, businesses that are innovating in the EdTech space aim to shake up the traditional model…
Fêtes de Genève
The charming lakeside city of Geneva, Switzerland comes to life each summer with various festivities and events, including this major festival which typically happens each…
Book: The Stress Code
In this insightful and science-backed book, health and performance consultant Richard Sutton gives us a deep-dive into the mechanics of stress — like how it…
Bulletproof Coffee benefits
Popularized back in 2014 by famous biohacker Dave Asprey, this special coffee mix became a global phenomenon hailed by people who wish to boost their…
Meet the person behind FELS!
We hope you’ve been enjoying all the success lifestyle content we’ve been sharing lately, perhaps finding it beneficial to your quest to fulfill your ambitions…
The Scoop on FinTech
The rising wave of startups in the financial technology domain (known as FinTech for short) are among the fastest-growing sectors in modern business. FinTech startups…
Thingyan Water Festival
To mark the Burmese new year (occurind around mid-April), this unique festival features the throwing/spraying of water around cities and on people passing by to…
Book Recommendation: Stay Hungry
Famous comedian Sebastian Maniscalco poured his heart out into this humorous memoir about striving for success. Using profiund stories of the ups and down of…
Activity: Desert dune bashing
It’s always fun to be out in nature and tackle some of its inherent challenges. Desert activities such as 4×4 dune-bashing , quad-biking and similar…
Apple AR Glasses
According to popular tech site Tom’s Guide, Apple is working on an innovative new augmented reality wearable device called Apple Glass, which is expected to…
La Gozadera: a unifying song
Released in 2015, this popular “multinational” song reached over a billion views as it touched people with heartfelt lyrics cheering for human unity and solidairy…
The world from above
What a good time to admire how our world looks from above, naturally with its windy rivers and rugged mountains, without the polluted cities. Aerial…
About Antioxidants
Antioxidants are useful in small amounts as they help clean up our cells and potentially help them survive for a longer period (i.e. possibly extending our…
Gene editing technology (CRISPR)
Some of us may have seen the recent Netflix documentary “Unnatural Selection” which delves into the high-tech world of genetic alteration. Indeed, the discovery of…
Book Recommendation: Range
In this insightful book, author David Epstein presentes well-researched arguments to explain how in our modern world “generalists” (people with a broad range of experience)…
A Day in York
If you’re looking to clear your mind and find some new inspiration, spend a day in York, England. With its historic structures, colorful riverfont and…
Are you fit for entreprenuership?
Entrepreneurship and startup culture has been a buzzing fad around the world in recent years… but can anyone be an entrepreneur? The honest truth is,…
Have you heard some Chinese pop?
Many of us have heard of K-Pop and other forms of Asian-Western fusion music, though Chinese pop tends to be lesser known outside of its…
Phages – business opportunities?
Phages are useful viruses that can be used to destroy harmful bacteria. Discovered by European scientists around 100 years ago, their name comes from “Bacteriophage”…
Go organic or not?
Organic foods will not necessarily make you lose weight, though they are a better choice for long-term health. Such foods which are matching their natural…
Book Recommendation: Superfans
This book is a must-read for any entrepreneurs trying to build a loyal tribe on social media, as it clearly shows how to build strong…
AI Revolution?
No doubt that artificial intelligence is rising fast and strong. We’ve all seen recent examples like the new Google bots that can communicate over the…
Remember Me
Many of us have been separated from relatives or friends for a long period due to the current pandemic situation, but should not forget to…
GLOBALISTAS! Teaser Announcement
This summer we are working on a first-of-a-kind compilation book of travel insights and learnings from the people who travel most — flight crews, digital…
Activity: animal safari
Seeing and interacting with animals in the wild is quite an enriching experience. typically sheltered in our city homes and offices, we seldom come in…
Fiber Power
Dietary Fiber is a useful food component which can help your body digest and remove waste more effectively and also lessen the bad effects of…
Book Recommendation: Payoff
In this landmark book, author Dan Ariely lays out the foundations of human motivation and why people tend to do the things they do. By…
COVID-19 Tech Options
The current novel coronavirus pandemic has given rise to several types of apps and digital platforms and also caused some existing ones to incur heavier…
Activity: Mountain hiking
Walking up a small mountain or rocky outcropping is a nice way to clear your mind, get some good exercise and catch a great view…
Understanding the Glycemic Index
Glycemic Index (GI) is a very important concept to grasp, as basically it describes how much different types of carbs can control the storage of…
3-D Street Art
It’s always good for any smart and savvy business people to cultivate their taste in art and culture, as that helps expand and balance the…
About Radioactivity
Radioactivity is a curious phenomenon indeed, the fact that certain materials can break up spontaneously and relsease a radiation of smaller particles. Discovered in the…
“Seeing the Code”
Most of us may remember the famous scene towards the end of the popular movie The Matrix back in 1999, when the main character Neo…
Book Recommendation: Genius Foods
Can certain foods actually make you smarter and more productive? According to research by famous documentarian Max Lugavere and his co-author Dr Paul Grewal the…
Tanzania, asante!
With only around 500 cases identified so far, Tanzania is currently fortunate to be one of the least-affected countries in the world by the coronavirus…
Robots help out during the pandemic
This dog-shaped Spot robot by Boston Dynamics has been busy at work assisting humanity in various way during the current global pandemic. For example, Singapore…
Things to do in quarantine: Learn a musical instrument
Follow us and you’ll see a new useful suggestion for this every week!Most of us have always wished to play an instrument or other, to…
Book Recommendation: Peak Performance
In this insightful new book, authors Steve Magness & Brad Stulberg show from personal experience how extraordinary performance can often lead to burnout and stagnation,…
How many languages do you speak?
Languages are quite interesting, they’re something like an operating system for humans. Not only do they carry all the words and expressions that bring meaning…
System Sounds: a new perspective on the universe
Want to expand your mental horizons a bit? Have a look at this inspirational TED Talk by astrophysicist/musician Matt Russo who dazzles us by transforming…
Try the Keto Diet
You have probably been hearing the word “keto” or the ketogenic lifestyle in general lately as it has been buzzing around the world and catching…
Things to do in quarantine: New business Ideas
Follow us and you’ll see a new useful suggestion for this every week! Are you an aspiring entrepreneur who is hoping to find and launch…
Book Recommendation: Indestructible
While many of us are getting used to working from home lately, it becomes important to learn how to keep focus on tasks at hand…
Have you tried meditation?
You may have heard a lot about meditation, mindfulness and related exercises like yoga and tai chi. Several recent studies have proven that meditation actually…
Song of Ambition: Proud
What have you done today to make you feel proud? This question of encouragement is posed by UK singer Heather Small is her song originally…
Eat More Fish!
As you may have seen in one of our previous posts, the key supplements for a strong immune system include vitamins A, C, D and…
Things to do in quarantine: Skills Inventory
Follow us and you’ll see a new useful suggestion for this every week! When’s the last time you sat down and thought about the things…
Online business always prevails!
I have always been a proponent of online business, recommending it to people through my entrepreneurship consulting practice. As we can see now, there are…
Song of Ambition: Am I Wrong?
Would you be wrong to have ambitions and dreams bigger than those around you? Is it bad to stretch yourself and reach for the stars?…
Things to do in quarantine: research new destinations
Follow us and you’ll see a new useful suggestion for this every week! Here’s a good one to start with – use your current downtime…
Social distancing… forever?
Not sure how everyone feels, but I for one have taken a liking to this recent social distancing phenomenon. Less crowds and traffic, more spacing…
Who’s your quarantine buddy?
At this time of social isolation we all need someone who can support us through tough times and help us come out of them with…
Eat well, sleep well, and stay well these days!
With people in many countries confined to their homes in this period, it’s important to maintain and healthy diet and good sleeping habits especially since…
Remote work gets a boost
If there is one thing that the recent CoronaVirus (#COVID-19) #outbreak has taught us recently, is that commuting to work is at times unnecessary. Working…
The COVID-19 Outbreak & Robotic Cars
Self-driving cars have been developed over the last decade or so by companies like @Tesla and others, but the wake had recently slowed down with…
Book Recommendation: The Book of Awesome
This cute little book by Neil Pasricha enlightens us on how to notice, savor and enjoy the little pleasures in life which can help us…
Computer games are good for you!
With lots of people stuck indoors during these coming weeks, it can be a refreshing experience to download and play some interesting video or computer…
Song about human solidarity
In this testing time for humanity, this song by Michael Jackson is a soothing reminder for us to support one another and show strength and…
Tips to boost immunity against disease
With scares of a viral pandemic propagating around the world, here are some tips to help improve our immune systems naturally to help them act…
The Deal with Energy Bars
Everyone seems crazy about energy bars lately, and you find huge section for them in most supermarkets or health stores. So what’s the deal? Most…
Song: Do you really want it?
Back in 1994, this song went “viral” along with its electrifying stage performance by Ricky Martin. Combining catchy lyrics in English, Spanish & French the…
SXSW Sneezes for Corona
The world-famous annual conference known as South by Southwest (#SXSW), which happens every spring in Austin, Texas has been canceled at the last moment over…
Food on a hot plate
Some restaurant food chains in Asia (such as Pepper Lunch) serve this food concept where the meal is presented to you raw on a sizzling…
Book Recommendation: Game Changers
Coming from Dave Asprey, the renowned biohacker and creator of the Bulletproof Diet, this interesting book presents optimal lifestyle habits by culling the wisdom of…
Exploration of celestial objects
Until now, space probes have been able to land and take pictures on at least 4 large objects in the solar system: Venus, Mars, our…
The Modern-day Constantinople
Istanbul, the city at the crossroads of Asia & Europe, has come a long way since the Ottoman Turks captured it back in 1453. The…
New Gadgets: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Released earlier this month, this innovative design solves the common problem of carrying a large #smartphone in a small pocket. Looks great! Has anyone tried…
Book Recommendation: Contagious
This book outlines the power of word-of-mouth and the six basic principles that drive things to become popular or viral. This book is for everyone…
The Power of Tropical Fruits
Brazil is known for its fresh and juicy coconuts, which are a very healthy source of fat and make refreshing cold drinks from the milky…
Carnival in Brazil
It is that time of the year where the streets of Rio de Janeiro gather two million people per day to celebrate its annual festival.…
Anyone been to Kyrgyzstan?
Full of culture and history, this country is an inexpensive destination for #adventure #travel and discovery. The capital city of Bishkek is surrounded by rugged…
Amazing Superfood Salads
Salmon and avocado have all the good fats, plus the fish protein and fiber from beans will help keep you full longer. Try various superfood…
The Oscars – Foreign Winners?
Have you seen the Oscars last week? What do you think of acting winners Renee Zellweger, Juaquin Phoenix, Laura Dern, and Brad Pitt? Also this…
5-Minute Daily Habits That Will Make You Smarter
In this article by LaddersHQ, several useful #habits are described which are in line with our #My_FELS way of living such as #mindfulness, exercising and…
The Age of Digital Assistants
With very expensive advertising spots (around $3 million for each 30 seconds), the American SuperBowl game features some of the best-made ads of the year…
What’s the deal with tandoori chicken?
Not commenting on Indian food in general here, but this particular dish with the famous oven-roasted chicken can be healthy as long as we don’t…
Abu Dhabi – A Rising Star of Business & Culture
The UAE’s famous capital city has been quietly growing to become a hot-spot for arts, entertainment and tech business. Abu Dhabi global attracts tourists with…
Book Recommendation: BEHAVE
This recent book by Robert Sapolsky provides deep insights on human behavior at its best and worst, while shedding light on the biological background of…
Have you tried EVERYTHING?
Ask yourself this question each time you feel down, and listen to this motivating and uplifting song by Shakira which pushes you to get back…
What’s Your Fuel?
Do you think you or anyone should be eating these foods? We all know that excess sugars and carbs can pollute your body and mess…
Tallinn – Fusion of Old & New
The capital city of Estonia has an interesting dichotomy with a historic old town area over 1,000 years old neighboring modern high-tech business districts. Tallinn…
Book Recommendation: The Startup J-Curve
This profound book by Howard Lowe confirms what most savvy entrepreneurs should already know – that startups take a big dip before they start to…
Who Listens to Trap?
Romanian music producer Inkyz has given a new flavor to the Trap genre by fusing various eastern & western tunes with melodies that sound like…
Healthy or Not: Keto Ice Cream
Popular creamery chain Kind Kones presents some healthier alternatives to ice cream, including sugar-free and Keto varieties sweetened with xylitol (like this tasty chocolate sorbet…
Growth Activity: Indoor Skydiving
This safer alternative to the real extreme sport can be useful for those who have a fear of dropping out of a flying plane or…
Sprawling Jakarta: Fast-Rising Center for Business & Tech
Jakarta, Indonesia has been exploding in urban sprawl and modern architecture, and more recently with a new super airport terminal and paid transit system, is…
Book Recommendation: 12 Rules for Life
Written by a renowned Canadian psychologist, this thoughtful book provides life advice through essays on abstract ethical principles, psychology, mythology, religion, and personal anecdotes.
Decade in Review (2010-19)
CNET presents a summary of the major technological advancements of the past decade, starting with Steve Jobs unveiling the iPad in 2010. Tech has come…
The Kuduro Dance – dazzling 10 year on!
Take a moment to watch this catchy song again, which brought up a dance & Zumba craze to the world nearly 10 years ago and…
Healthy or not? Chinese Crispy Duck
Duck is generally healthy, even with its fat – though much better roasted rather then fried. Just go easy on the sauce (which tends to…
Activity: Flying a Small Plane
This thrilling activity can help you improve focus and develop a heightened sense of awareness with fast reactions. Find an airfield near you that offers…
Old Athens: Cradle of Greek Civilization
This amazing archaeological site once held the capital of ancient Greece with its renowned literary and philosophical centers, also creating many of the mathematical and…
Book Recommendation: The Formula
In this pioneering examination of the scientific principles behind success, a leading researcher reveals the surprising ways in which we can turn achievement into success.
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon launch event
The advanced rocket system successfully performed an in-flight abort test this week, which is a crucial safety function for carrying human astronauts. What are your…
Healthy or not? Quinoa Salad
Great combination of quinoa grains, leafy green vegetables, fresh avocado, and half-cooked egg. What do you think?
Activity: Base Jumping
This fun activity is guaranteed to push you out of the comfort zone and jolt you with an invigorating thrill! Look for a place near…
Genting Highlands: Entertainment Above the Clouds
This huge and modern complex sits on top of a mountain peak in Malaysia – offering countless options for shopping, dining, and fun. Comment with…
Book Recommendation: The Science of Social Intelligence
This book can help you learn advanced social skills for building charisma and magnetism, based on top psychologists’ research.
CGI Cats – Creepy or Cute?
Computer-generated imagery has transformed the theatrical makeup and costumes of the original ‘80s Cats musical into their modern tech equivalents… and many people seem not…
The Flourishing Entrepreneurial Lifestyle
FELS is a global movement to share amazing content and inspirational insights embodying the lifestyle of successful and ambitious people in various fields. We hope…