The determination to move forwards, the importance of preserving one’s tenacity even when the finish line seems too far away, and the belief that hard work always pays off were the main lessons my parents passed on to me and my brothers, and which I in turn wish to share …

My work is my passion People often think of accountants as cold, calculating people, committed to dealing only with numbers and never with people. But this vision is far from the truth, at least in my case. For the most part, my week is organised around my professional life: a …

I have always thought that success in one’s life – whether at work, in private, or other areas – should not be a source of pride. At least not gratuitously, anyway. I never fully believed those who, while sharing a glass of wine, spent hours upon hours telling me about …

Friendship is, undoubtedly, one of the most important emotional bonds in our lives. “He who finds a friend finds a treasure,” the famous proverb says: and who can deny it? Friendships, which in many cases are few and well-chosen, develop individual emotions and substantially improve our quality of life, making …

I have often wondered what my life would be like without hobbies. It would probably be more boring and, certainly, I would not have those outlets for relief that allow me to erase the stress of everyday life and regain strength when I need it. I know well that this …

No one has ever walked the path of their own existence without muddying their shoes. Metaphors aside, we can say that nobody has ever managed to avoid misfortunes or failures. This is a natural human condition worth accepting sooner rather than later, so we can learn to get the most …