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Being cheap

I don’t spend a lot of money each month. I save quite a percentage from what I earn. Some people look at this and tell me I’m cheap. A lot. I’m actually given as a case study of a cheap person. +Continue Reading

Churches of Romania: three albums (2012.01.22)

Hello, You can  find below photos made by me in 2008, 2009 in 2011, with churches of Romania. There are three albums, with less than 200 photos each. Within the name of an individual photo, you can see the place where it was taken. +Continue Reading

Choosing a DVD Writer – Asus DRW-24B3ST

I will speak about picking a DVD Writer, in this case,  Asus DRW-24B3ST. +Continue Reading

Jim BAGNOLA tour in Romania and Serbia (November 14-24, 2011)

From 14 of November to 24, Jim BAGNOLA will speak about leadership in Cluj, Belgrade, Timisoara and Bucharest. This year’s trainings consist in team management and leadership, wrapped up with games, case studies and practical jokes.

Details. +Continue Reading

Carrefour versus Cora

There are two approaches to buying things in a supermarket:

  • Buying things for their usefulness / price ratio (rational);
  • Buying for emotional factors (quality of service, branding, marketing, peer advice).

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2011.10.14 Sighișoara (Mureș county)

Photos around Sighișoara (Mureș county), taken on 2011.10.14 (see them in full-screen):

Why do I like “Noua Republică”?

“Noua Republică” is, for now, just a movement; the movement wants to transform into a party, but it needs more adherents;

What attracts me to the (future) party? The founder, Mihail NEAMȚU, is a person which I trust a lot;

I’ve formed my opinion:

  • Reading his blog;
  • Reading his editorials in “Cotidianul” newspaper;
  • Seeing him live at two events (conference & education fair).
I really want the project to succeed? And you?
Visit the web site: Noua Republică | Mișcarea prinde rădăcini

2011.09.27 “Etica in afaceri – renteaza sa fii bun?” / “Ethics in business – does it pay off to be good?”, Central University Library of Bucharest (BCU)

On 2011.09.27, at the Central University Library of Bucharest (BCU) – Biblioteca Centrala Universitara din Bucuresti – took place the event “Etica in afaceri – renteaza sa fii bun?” / “Ethics in business – does it pay off to be good?”.

Below some information about the vent, notes, photos & videos. +Continue Reading

What should you look for at a speaker for a confrence?

I used to look at two major things when analyzing a speaker at a conference:

  • Personal charisma / ability to convey a message;
  • The message itself.
But it’s more than this; most conferences also have a main theme, they focus on something; well, from that perspective, it’s best to see a speaker who:
  • Has done something great in his / her field;
I got this idea at Webstock 11; some speakers had no particular charisma, others lacked a very good message; but, still, they fitted well, due to their experiences; it was very appropriate to see a top performer in his/her field, even if the message and the “package” of the message was not that great.
So, this should better help you / me decide:
La ce conferințe / training-uri / workshop-uri / seminarii din România să participi? Cum alegi? Experiențe personale – Fii eficient!

For 50% of what everyone in Romania earns, what would you promise?

At 2011.09.23 Webstock 11, JW Marriott Grand Hotel, I heard Vlad Petreanu saying this demonstration:

If I’d come to each of you and told you I want from you 50% from everything you have in your pocket, and I promise (solemnly) to take care of you in the future, concerning health, safety and stability, what would you say?

This is what the State currently does – it takes about half of everything we earn, and nobody says one thing to this; this seems to be totally acceptable and the State can do with the money what it pleases.

Quite a thought!

2011.09.22 MBA Master Class, Khaled WAHBA – Anatomy of Complexity: Systems Thinking Approach to Understand Complex Systems. Social, Business, Environmental, Political, Maastricht School of Management

Khaled WAHBA (LinkedIn) held a MBA Master Class on “Anatomy of Complexity: Systems Thinking Approach to Understand Complex Systems. Social, Business, Environmental, Political”, on 2011.09.22, at Maastricht School of Management Romania (also represented by Oliver OLSON and  Dorina SURUGIU).

Below you’ll find photos from the event and a video with most part of Khaled WAHB’s presentation. +Continue Reading

Real estate web sites in Romania – what should you not miss?

I will talk in this blog post about real estate web sites in Romania – what should you not miss in such a web site? Case study – houses in Berceni from Premier. +Continue Reading

2011.05.15 Pirjol, Bacau, Romania (photos + videos)

Photos and videos made at Pîrjol, Bacău, Romania, around 2011.05.15 (few days earlier, few days later).

A video made of short clips:

Photos (go into full-screen mode):

Go play!

2011.07.10-16 Năvodari – one week at the beach; the full experience

I’ve already written two blog posts about my experience at the beach from this year:

Now I’m back with more details – video, photos, personal feelings. +Continue Reading

Why cars are a no-no in most of the cases?

I’ve won a car at a lottery; sold it; I don’t own a car; my father owned two different cars; a lot of people I know own cars; I’ve been a passenger in a lot of cars; so, why this “No-no” attitude versus cars? +Continue Reading

Self-development – how to do it?

I just got it – I moved from Năvodari to Bucharest in 2001:

  • Was it uncomfortable? You bet; the first three months in Bucharest, alone, for the first time in my life very responsible of things, were hell;
  • Was it life-changing? At first no; on the long-term, it was one of the most life-changing experiences in my life.
Solution from above: force change; you may not like it, you may not get the desired results at the beginning; keep doing it and you will change (most likely, for the better); it’s quite simple.

2011.07.10 Navodari, first day at the beach

Navodari, first day at the beach for me, in 2011.07.10.
Photos (full-screen):

2011.05.27 Jim BAGNOLA on “How to become a Professional Human Being”, Hotel Novotel

On the 27th of May, 2011, Jim BAGNOLA held a workshop on “How to become a Professional Human Being”, at Hotel Novotel, Bucharest.

My notes and photos at the event below. +Continue Reading

Costin IATAN from TID Romania – short interview

Below you’ll find a short interview with Costin IATAN from TID Romania. +Continue Reading

Trainings with Jim BAGNOLA in November in Cluj Napoca and Bucharest

I’ve written about Jim BAGNOLA some time ago:
“Jim BAGNOLA – the best trainer I’ve seen“.

Great news! He’ll be back in Romania this autumn. +Continue Reading

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