Eurozone’s weakest link is the voters – Gideon Rachman – FT.com

Parthenon from west

Parthenon from west (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

This is an important and informed article from Gideon Rachman, published in the FT. It’s worth a read. Check it out!

via Eurozone’s weakest link is the voters – FT.com.

What concerns me about this article and several others that I have seen recently is that democracy seems to be subordinated.

Surely, it’s for the Greek people to decide their fate, not those that pump fear into the financial markets?

Thoughts?

Our future of abundance—and joblessness – The Economist – Insights

This short article is well worth a read. Check it out!

via Our future of abundance—and joblessness – The Economist – Insights.

Whether it’s for yourself, a partner, sibling, child or grandchild, there are profound implications for the future of work and leisure.

Thinking back on my own career, I reinvented myself quite a few times. I was also ready to take risks and became self-employed. In my view traditional careers in employment are a thing of the past and self-employment is likely to become increasingly common. In my experience, learning a foreign language can be hugely important in giving you the edge over the crowd.

Don’t be just another ‘Me too’. It won’t be enough. You need your own brand. Here’s a link on personal branding.

Thoughts?