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True Leadership: Leading Through Care, Not Control

“Leadership is not about being in charge. It’s about taking care of those in your charge.” — Simon Sinek In a world obsessed with titles, ranks, and power, Simon Sinek’s quote cuts through the noise...

Create Your Own Path: How You Build Opportunities from Scratch

“Opportunities don’t happen. You create them.” — Chris Grosser From the moment those words landed in my mind, they felt like a challenge whispered into my heart: no more waiting, no more hoping. They...

You Don’t Find Willpower — You Create It: The Hidden Power of Showing Up Every Day

“You don’t find willpower, you create it by showing up.” — James Clear There’s a common myth we often tell ourselves — that some people are simply born with more willpower. We imagine they wake up...

Turn Tomorrow’s Anxiety Into Today’s Action: A Guide to Moving Forward with Courage

“Turn tomorrow’s anxiety into today’s action.” — Mel Robbins Every morning, so many of us wake with a flutter in our chest — a vague dread about what’s coming next. It might be work, relationships...

Failure Is Feedback: Turning Setbacks Into Your Strongest Advantage

“Failure is feedback; quit seeing it as a stop sign.” — Jeffrey Gitomer Failure — the word alone carries weight. For many, it signals disappointment, loss, and the end of the road. But what if we’ve...

Will Azerbaijan Defense Pacts Reshape the Regional Security Order?

For decades, Azerbaijan shaped its security strategy under the long shadow of Russia. It is dependent on Russian arms, wary of Russian influence, constrained by geography and superpower dynamics. But...

China Post-Zero-COVID Recovery: Domestic Consumption vs Export Dependence in Q3–Q4 2025

The world is watching China’s next act. After years of zero-COVID restrictions, lockdown cycles, and industrial disruption, the People’s Republic is seeking to shift its growth model from export...

Retail 2026: Will Physical Stores Evolve into Experiential Hubs or Fade into Obsolescence?

Walk into a mall today, and the landscape already feels different from just a few years ago. Shelves are still lined with products, but the real buzz comes from immersive showrooms, branded pop-ups...

Will Tariffs on REE Imports Jeopardize U.S. Military Supply Chains?

In 2026, the question of whether tariffs on rare earth imports could jeopardize U.S. military supply chains is no longer theoretical. It is an urgent reality that policymakers, investors, and defense...

BRI Watch 2026: Monthly Tracker of Projects, Deals, and Geopolitical Shifts

A decade into China’s Belt & Road Initiative (BRI), the world is watching closely — and 2026 feels different. What began in 2013 as an ambitious blueprint for infrastructure and connectivity has...
ABOUT AUTHOR
Mattias Knutsson

With a lifelong career in consumer markets and industrial procurement, the author specializes in navigating the complexities of global business strategies. Currently managing raw material procurement, they bring a wealth of experience in macroeconomics, commodity trends, and sustainable manufacturing. Beyond the professional sphere, they are deeply passionate about stock market analysis, economic forecasting, and mid-century modern design.
Through this blog, the author aims to share actionable insights, innovative strategies, and forward-thinking analyses to empower businesses and professionals in making informed decisions.