History is a mirror that reflects every one of us. — You’re 18 years old boy about to graduate from high school. You don’t know what to do next in your life. Since you like challenges, you choose the most prestigious university in your country and apply for one of their most challenging programs. This is what I did. At 19…

A story of an Eastern European guy who worships a Hindu god — A sharp August sun makes my banging hangover after a farewell party even worse. I try to ignore it because this moment is very important. I don’t know it yet, but it will stay with me forever. A row of Indian men, women, and children stretches in front of me…

Yet, we are in the prime position for a better future — Humanity has never been dumber. Yes, the technological advancement of the last decades is remarkable. We continue to produce and construct wonderful creations, as we always did. …

To protect your time is to protect your freedom — You know time is your most valuable commodity. You heard it countless times and at least once, you experienced it personally. A painful feeling of regret was probably involved. But if you need a reminder, listen to this guy. He was pretty wise. “Lost time is never found again.” …

They have walked the talk. Will you? — Are you an aspiring entrepreneur? Or an employee who can't stand the reality of a full-time job but at the same time is afraid to take a step into the unknown? It's fine. I am the same. I didn't want to spend my life working for someone else, so I…

Quotes on truth, humility, hope, or destiny — Václav Havel was a man of many faces. He was the last President of Czechoslovakia and the first President of the democratic Czech Republic. Before, he was a dissident who made the mighty communist machine tremble and thus spent years as a political prisoner. Before, he was a playwright, a…

What does a Spanish surrealist have in common with an American rock band? — “I wish Buñuel were still alive. He made this film about nothing in particular. The title itself is nonsense. With my stupid, pseudo-scholar, naive, enthusiast, avant-garde-ish, amateurish way to watch Un chien andalou (twice), I thought: ‘Yeah, I will make a song about it.’” — Black Francis, Pixies singer Black…

What does the Czech presidential election mean for the USA and NATO? — The Czech Republic is a country of Emil Zátopek, Věra Čáslavská, Jaromír Jágr, Martina Navrátilová or now Jiří Procházka. We are a country of Franz Kafka, Milan Kundera, Miloš Forman or Václav Havel. We are a tiny country in the heart of Europe, but the birthplace of many worlds greats…

A counter-intuitive approach to chasing the success — Do you want to be a renowned author? I do. I dream of composing powerful stories that inspire people to be kinder, humbler, and bolder. Kinder to each other, humbler in their judgments, and bolder in their actions. I dream of encouraging people to pursue lives of meaning while elevating…