Relationships – Kerim Baran

RC Sailing

When I was about 12 years old, my dad gifted me what became my favorite toy of my teenage years. A remote control sailboat. In my late forties now, my favorite toy is again the same. In 2015, shortly after we moved to San Diego, I found out about the existence of San Diego ArgonautsContinue reading “RC Sailing”

On Wealth

What is wealth? To most people, it is material goods and lots of money. To others, it is deep and meaningful relationships and experiences. To me, it is really time. Time for me. Time for my own reflections and choices in life. Time to do meaningful contributions and time for meaningful relationships and experiences. IContinue reading “On Wealth”

The 8 C’s

I met Mark Nicolson when I attended his conscious leadership workshop at Esalen Institute in November 2018, titled “Conversations on the Edge: The Leader of the Future”. Since then we became friends and had the opportunity to work together. I first heard the idea of “being successful in one’s intimate relationship is what is usually requiredContinue reading “The 8 C’s”

Best Marriage Advice

Relationships are the most important part of our lives. A marriage defines probably the most important relationship of one’s life (except the one with one’s self). There are tons of good content out there on how to lead a successful relationship with a partner. Some of my favorites on this topic include the following: UndefendedContinue reading “Best Marriage Advice”

Knowing yourself with Enneagram

“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom” said Aristotle. That must be why many business schools and corporations have their students and employees do the popular Myers-Briggs test during the orientation period. The business school I attended was equally famous at graduating some world class leaders as well as world class villains. World classContinue reading “Knowing yourself with Enneagram”

Relationship with Self

“Relationships” and “Time” are two of the most important things we have in life. Most of my life, I was quite efficient with how I managed and protected my time, but I had relationship challenges with the people closest to me. With about 50% of marriages ending in divorce in the west, and many peopleContinue reading “Relationship with Self”