Author: Erik Thor
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How Quitting Spotify Made Me Fall In Love With Music Again
You might think this is going to be a love story about rediscovering the radio or switching back to vinyls. That’s not what happened. Let’s scroll back a few steps. Why am I quitting Spotify? Their modest contributions to support artists and their negative impact on the creative landscape is a big part of my…
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Why you need to let go of the newspaper and start really reading.
We live in a time of drastic geopolitical shifts, played out often in the form of temper tantrums by our political leaders. In times like these, we might feel at a loss on what to do, where to invest, and how to feel about the state of the world. You might be wondering what is…
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How to Digitalize Your Company for More Effective Meetings
Unlocking Participation Through Digital Tools In today’s article, I want to talk about how to digitalize your company or organization for more effective meetings where more people can participate, share, and explore perspectives. Imagine a meeting where everyone is given the tools to communicate and participate in whatever way they wish. I recently participated in…
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New video: Why Humans Are More Intelligent, Less Creative, More Distracted, And More Empathetic Than Ever
Why Humans Are More Intelligent, Less Creative, More Distracted, And More Empathetic Than Ever Hey there, explorers of the mind and guardians of future wisdom! Today, let’s dive into an exciting and somewhat challenging exploration of where humanity stands in 2025 in terms of intelligence, empathy, creativity, and our collective ability to learn and grow.…
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Why managers need to think beyond the next quarter
As companies and as managers, we have a very important job: to think beyond the next quarter. We are not merely shareholders of our companies; we need to issue and implement a vision that will last and endure. I have worked in many companies over the years, and seeing my colleagues leave with burnout is…
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New video: Podcast on Europe, Productivity, Work-Life Balance & Project Management
Podcast on Europe, Productivity, Work-Life Balance & Project Management Hello there! Erik Thor here, inviting you on a journey through my monthly reflections and day-to-day realizations on work, life, and everything in between. In this episode, you’ll hear me jump from the wonders (and quirks) of European “slowness,” to exploring how AI impacts our productivity,…
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New video: Why I Love Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Needs
Why I Love Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Needs Explore the dynamic interplay between personality, DNA, and the environment that shapes who you are. Drawing on insights from MBTI, Maslow, and modern psychology, I ask: Who are you really? Discover how your surroundings can unlock untapped potential and help you flourish in ways you might not…
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New video: You Don’t Have Too Much To Do, You’re Not Enjoying What You Do
You Don’t Have Too Much To Do, You’re Not Enjoying What You Do Ever feel like the weight of your to-do list is more a blessing than a burden? Step into a rainforest of ideas—lush, vibrant, and teeming with possibility—where every task is a leaf fluttering in the wind of abundance. Instead of fretting over…
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New video: Authentic People Leave Traces Everywhere They Go
Authentic People Leave Traces Everywhere They Go Personal growth is not linear… It’s perhaps better described as circular, or as a spiral. It can go a bit up and down, and can be seen from different areas. There are many theories of personal growth. I like Maslows theory of personal growth, but I also have…
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New video: We Broke 40 Balloons and 1 Lamp 💡 😅
We Broke 40 Balloons and 1 Lamp 💡 😅 via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFqvNMaLCNY
