Apr 16

There’s an app for everything

posted by Peter Aceto under Culture



Do you think about the time before Google, before Twitter or Angry Birds? I think about it when I try to reason with my kids about the amount of apps they love to download on my devices. It is fascinating … Continue reading

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Apr 2

The benefits of disconnecting

posted by Peter Aceto under Leadership



We live in a world of relentless demand. We go from one small thing to another trying to meet daily obligations. Information comes at us at unprecedented speed, and we find ourselves juggling multiple activities trying to keep up. We … Continue reading

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The term ‘Financial Literacy’ doesn’t sit well with me, largely because we are implying Canadians are less than smart. I’d like to believe that we all care about what happens to our money, but perhaps Canadians are simply led to … Continue reading

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Mar 1

Measurable Passion

posted by Peter Aceto under Culture



Why are certain people successful and others equally gifted, not? Why are supposedly average teams beating star-studded favourite teams? Why are certain companies always the first choice for customers? That’s what Jan Hommen, CEO of ING Group, asked in a … Continue reading

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Feb 15

The relationship between love and money

posted by Peter Aceto under Savings



Consider this. You’re on a date with someone you are pursuing a long-term serious relationship with. You’re trying to figure out the best way to bring up the topic of finances, yet you end up talking politics instead. Why is … Continue reading

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