Take risks: the odds are better than you think
Now, think of yourself. Are you a person who
likes to play too safe in any challenge? Are you relaxed to be in
the comfort zone and just hoping to have a mistake-free, loss-free
and stress-free life? It may sound like the good life, but it is
actually the “no-life” way to go.
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Vignettes
The one and only philosopher king
There have been a large number of kings and
philosophers in the world. However, philosopher kings were a rare
breed. There was a philosopher king who ruled a part of Greece in
the days of yore. He is overshadowed by an emperor who was also a
celebrated philosopher. The noted philosopher king was none other
than Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (121-180 CE).
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Thorns on the Side
Island biodiversity
Last week, the UN and its member countries
celebrated a very important day, which held special significance for
islanders. This year’s the International Day for Biological
Diversity observed worldwide on May 22 had the theme ‘Island
Biodiversity’.
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