As we are in a society filled with the attraction of abundance, it becomes very hard to decide what you want exactly. The balancing act between what you want and what is good for you creates a daily struggle for all of us. We all want to be disciplined and achieve our daily goals as well as our… Read More
Why traveling is a great educational opportunity by Suf Alkhaldi
In the last four years, I started to travel to many places with my wife after our son left home — first to college and then for a job. So far, we visited Jordan, Jerusalem, Kuwait, Dubai, and Iceland. Traveling is the most efficient way to learn about people, places, and to have a ton of fun.… Read More
The wonders of an Icelandic vacation by Suf Alkhaldi
Sitting in a coffee shop with my wife Sara ordering decaf cappuccinos in downtown Reykjavik a couple of weeks ago, I felt that I was transformed to a new world. Most of the people who were sitting there were in their late twenties to mid-thirties. Some were drinking coffee and eating cake while others were drinking… Read More
To pursue excellence: Watch TED Talks by Suf Alkhaldi
I am fascinated by excellence. My love keeps growing for achievers and outstanding companies. I keep up with TED talks where achievers from all over the world summarize their wonderful experiences within twenty minutes. TED talks are free; this is amazing! I have at times spent money and effort to travel from one state to… Read More
What do you think? Is private college education worth it? Warren Buffett says: No! by Suf Alkhaldi
Is it worth going to a private college? Recently, when I was attending the Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders’ meeting, one future college student asked Warren Buffett about the value of going to a private business school. The student indicated that private school tuition now (2015) is around 60K per year. Buffett quickly answered without any hesitation and… Read More