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Read an exclusive excerpt from Happy Ever After

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Happy Ever After: Transform Your Leaders, Teams, and Organizations with HAPPY System™ is a robust book based on leading industry research on what it takes to create sustainable change, bringing together the latest breakthroughs in neuroscience, wisdom from ancient philosophies, thought leadership on coaching and experience of working with hundreds of leaders across the world. 

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How Can Organizations Develop a Culture of Coaching?  

Creating a sustainable culture of coaching in an organization goes beyond one off initiatives for leaders to work with external coaches—it requires embedding coaching and being coach-like in our daily interactions as a core organizational value. The following steps outline how organizations can cultivate this culture, from defining a coaching philosophy to aligning coaching practices with strategic objectives.  

  • Defining the coaching culture 

Begin by establishing a shared understanding that coaching is essential for growth and development of individuals, teams, and organizations at all levels. This sets a foundation where employees and leaders alike see coaching as an integral part of their developmental journey.  

  • Training managers in coaching skills 

Equip managers with coaching skills that enable them to ask powerful questions, encourage self-discovery, and provide constructive feedback. Trained managers model a coaching approach, inspiring others and gradually infusing coaching into the organization’s daily interactions.  

 

  • Democratizing coaching access 

Make coaching available across all staff levels to develop an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. Access to coaching for all employees unlocks their potential, leading to higher engagement and a more resilient workforce.  

 

  • Implementing a systematic approach 

Develop structured coaching systems tailored to the organization’s needs. This might include creating a global network of coaches, cultivating in-house coaching capabilities, or establishing partnerships with local providers. Define success metrics to ensure these initiatives have measurable impact.  

  • Aligning coaching with business strategies 

Integrate coaching with organizational goals, ensuring that coaching initiatives are designed to support broader strategies. This alignment maximizes the relevance and effectiveness of coaching, reinforcing its role in achieving the organization’s vision.   

  • Embracing learning and celebrating success 

Deploy coaching in a way that feels natural by celebrating success stories, sharing testimonials, and highlighting real impacts. This encourages employees to embrace the value of coaching, making it a part of the organization’s fabric.  

  • Providing support structures 

Offer ongoing training, supervision, and recognition for internal coaches to maintain high-quality coaching standards. Integrating coaching into organizational processes ensures it remains a vital part of the work environment.  

  • Engaging stakeholders and building partnerships 

Engage key stakeholders and establish partnerships with external coaching experts to enrich the organization’s coaching capabilities and ensure seamless integration of coaching initiatives.  

Together, these steps build a coaching culture that empowers employees, drives growth, and aligns with organizational goals, positioning coaching as a strategic asset for organizational success.  

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This book re-defines the way we relate to ourselves, our teams and life itself. It is a must-have book for any leader who wishes to turn possibilities into reality for themselves, their teams and organisation. Get your copy now.  

 

Read an exclusive excerpt from The Wisdom of Yolo

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What if money wasn’t the obstacle, but the opportunity?
In a world where we’re constantly told to grind harder, save more, and never stop chasing the next big thing, The Wisdom of YOLO lands like a breath of fresh air, and a wake-up call. Nikki Jurado’s bold new book doesn’t just ask how to build wealth, but why we’re building it in the first place.

Part manifesto, part financial guide, and part soul-searching workbook, The Wisdom of YOLO challenges the conventional hustle narrative and invites you to rethink what a “rich life” really looks like. If you’ve ever felt torn between living in the moment and planning for the future, this book might just be the roadmap you didn’t know you needed. Read an excerpt below to know more.

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First things first: YOLO isn’t just about living for the moment. It’s about living fully and intentionally, with an understanding that our time here is precious and limited. It’s about making choices that enrich our lives and create lasting happiness.

So, how does money fit into this picture?

Money, in its essence, is a tool. It’s not an end goal but a means to achieve the life you desire.

When you shift your perspective from chasing money to making money work for you, everything changes. Imagine having the financial freedom to pursue your passions, spend quality time with loved ones, and experience the world without the constant worry of financial instability. This is where the wisdom of YOLO and smart financial practices intersect.

Consider this: What are your core values? What brings you true joy and fulfilment?

The first step in making money work for you is aligning your financial goals with your life goals. It’s about clarity and purpose. Ask yourself, how can your money support your dream life? Rather than getting caught up in the grind of earning and spending, think about investing in experiences, knowledge, and assets that grow over time.

Investing is a key strategy here. But let’s demystify it: Investing isn’t just for the Wall Street elite. It’s a powerful way to make your money work for you, no matter where you start. Whether it’s stocks, real estate, or even a side business, investing can create streams of passive income that free up your time and energy. Imagine earning money while you sleep or while you’re off on your next adventure. Isn’t that the ultimate YOLO move?

But wait, there’s more. Let’s talk about the mindset shift required. It’s about breaking free from the pay cheque-to-pay cheque cycle and embracing a mindset of abundance. This means being wise about your spending, yes, but also being bold in your investments. It’s about taking calculated risks that align with your long-term vision.

What if you could turn every dollar into an ally, working tirelessly to build the life you want?

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Learn more in depth about these tips in The Wisdom of YOLO. Get a copy now and watch your life transform for the better.  

 

Read and exclusive excerpt from The Art and Science of Peak Performance

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If you had the opportunity to become the best version of yourself—physically, mentally, and emotionally—would you be willing to do whatever it takes to achieve it? Would you commit to mastering your habits, upgrading your mindset, and optimizing every area of your life in pursuit of peak performance?

Art and Science of Peak Performance is a comprehensive playbook that will arm you on how you should think about and address sleep, nutrition and supplementation, movement and exercise, mental health and brain optimization, disease and injury prevention, and biohacking and longevity. 

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The Morning Ritual for a Good Night’s Sleep  

Ironically, getting a good night’s sleep starts the moment you wake up.  

There are a number of people that I have been following through the years, none more impactful to my sleep and morning daily ritual than neuroscientist Dr Andrew Huberman,7 known as the podcaster who ‘got America to care about science’. Also a Stanford School of Medicine associate professor, Huberman hosts Huberman Lab, one of the top health podcasts in the US. His much-followed morning protocol has spurred numerous videos on YouTube documenting how they ‘did the Andrew Huberman morning routine for X days/ weeks and this is what happened’.  

When people start writing and vlogging about following something that you do that makes them want to change their life, you know your research and protocol has reached a certain cult status where people have sat up, listened to, and actually done the work.  

One of the main things that Huberman discusses in his work is how to set up one’s self throughout the day so you can get a good night’s sleep at the end of it. I have followed his advice and created this morning ritual for myself, with my own personal assessment and with feedback from other experts. 

Evening Ritual: Protecting Your Sleep  

Your evening ritual, suggests Helene Patounas, should focus on doing things pre-bedtime that would ‘protect’ your sleep, so you get the right quality and amount of shuteye that the body needs to recharge. For Chien Han How, a medical entrepreneur who founded the Sleepwake Centre in Singapore—and a guest/subject matter expert featured in my podcast and previous book Methods to Greatness—the same is true. He recommends getting into a relaxed state before going to sleep, and working on your ‘sleep hygiene’, which essentially is about timing one’s sleep schedule so that your body naturally cues you on when it is time to go to bed and when it is time to wake up. 

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Learn more in depth about these rituals in The Art and Science of Peak Performance. Get a copy now and watch your life transform for the better.  

Read an exclusive excerpt from Ageless

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Ageless aims to bridge the gap between the bench and bedside, to further Dr Michael Khor Kok Seng’s legacy of service to the community and to educate the reader by promoting healthy living and informed choices. Here is an excerpt from the book. 

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Gut dysbiosis 

The gut is very important to us. We use the word ‘gut’ in both literal and abstract ways. These are all abstracts using the word gut. 

  • No guts = scared, running away  
  • Gut feeling = instinct/intuition 
  • Having guts = courage 
  • A kick in the guts = a big setback 

In literal terms, the gut means the intestines or the digestive tract. There are enzymes in the gut that digest the food that we consume. The gut also protects us as a barrier against the bad bacteria that we ingest together with the food that we eat, as well as the poisons and heavy metals that are accidentally taken in.  

Among the essential metabolites produced by the gut microbiome are vitamins, protein derivatives (amino acid parts), bile acids, and short chain fatty acids (SCFA). Sugars like table sugar and lactose (milk sugar) are quickly absorbed in the upper part of the small intestine, but more complex carbohydrates like starches and fibres are not as easily digested and may travel lower to the large intestine. There, the microbiota help to break down these compounds with their digestive enzymes. The fermentation of indigestible fibres causes the production of SCFA that can be used by the body as a nutrient source but also play an important role in muscle function and possibly the prevention of chronic diseases, including certain cancers and bowel disorders. Clinical studies have shown that SCFA may be useful in the treatment of ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. 

The difference in the composition of the gut microbiota can determine how healthy we are and how long we can live. A healthy gut means a good balance of microbes in our body. These microbes have a lot of functions in the body.  

The gut microbiome is a key factor in multiple processes: 

  • It helps to digest and absorb ingested nutrients. 
  • It protects as a barrier against harmful organisms. 
  • It allows the passage into the body of beneficial agents. 
  • It produces essential metabolites like vit B and K. 
  • It provides signalling of peripheral and central nervous systems. 

Harm can occur in the body when: 

  • The composition of the gut microbiota is changed, or  
  • The intestinal barrier is compromised. 

Some organisms may be pathogenic and cause disease. Although the body and the totality of all these microbes live together peacefully, sometimes there is an imbalance between the synergistic and disease-causing microbes, especially in the elderly. This causes a dysbiosis, a disturbance in the microenvironment in the gut.  

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Using a combination of personal anecdotes and thorough research, this book is written with the layman in mind, and lays down the latest scientific evidence in man’s search for healthy longevity. 

Read an exclusive excerpt from The Anti-Procrastinator

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Unlike most productivity books, The Anti-Procrastinator is not a prescriptive roadmap to being more efficient in life. Instead, it will guide you to create your own manual to get things done through the power of self-awareness. 

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After analysing the multiple responses and insights, I noticed three elements were present across the board and kept recurring again and again, like a common denominator of productivity and anti-procrastination: self-awareness, proactivity, and processes.  

Self-Awareness  

The anti-procrastinators I interviewed were highly self-aware. They knew exactly what worked for them, what didn’t, and their weaknesses and blind spots. As if they were going through a procrastination X-ray, they were able to articulate what they needed to do to make things happen and what their enemies and distractions were. There was no hesitation, and they knew how to tackle the frog—and eat it. They also knew that they had to continuously audit themselves to see what was not working and make adjustments. There was always room to improve, and they were always on the lookout for blind spots. 

Proactivity  

This group of individuals was decisive and in control, thinking and behaving proactively. They were constantly thinking ahead, foreseeing and planning rather than reacting to external factors and circumstances. They had a plan B in case plan A didn’t work; they packed an umbrella in the bag in case they got caught in the rain. In fact, they didn’t talk about fighting procrastination as much as they talked about preventing it, being two steps ahead, and setting themselves up for success from the first hours of the day. They were not fighting fires; they were preventing them. 

Flexible Processes  

The anti-procrastinators all had processes, both formal and informal, and there was structure and discipline in the way they approached tasks. Each individual had their own personal recipe developed through trial, error, and iteration. Most workdays looked similar, although not strictly identical, and were pre-planned rather than left to serendipity and inspiration. None of them highlighted motivation as a key driver, but they did emphasize having their own tools and rituals, such as morning and evening routines, calendars, to-do lists, and systems to plan, execute, and measure work. Productivity was calculated and premeditated rather than left to the mercy of goodwill and positive intention. 

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Whether you want to learn a new language, run a marathon, learn a new skill, or launch a business, The Anti-Procrastinator will show you that it’s possible, but it starts and ends with you. Self-awareness is the name of the game. Get your copy to learn more.  

 

Read an exclusive excerpt from Awakening the Advocate

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If you’re looking for a way to make a positive impact on the world, Matthew S. Friedman’s inspiring book is the perfect guide. Through his incredible experiences and tireless activism over 35 years, he shows us that one person truly can create a ripple effect that leads to global change. 

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When an Act of Kindness Goes Terribly Wrong
Some time ago, I received an urgent email from an Indian businessman named Mr Gupta, who was on a work trip in Bangkok. He described a distressing incident that had occurred the previous evening before his departure back to India.  

Mr Gupta explained how, during a visit to the hotel bar, a chaotic scene unfolded before him. A crazed man barged in, shouting at a young woman in Russian and forcibly dragging her towards the exit. Concerned for her well-being, Mr Gupta, along with a few other patrons, stepped forward to help. Within minutes, hotel security arrived and apprehended the man.  

Filled with empathy, Mr Gupta sat down with the woman and listened to her harrowing tale. In broken English, she explained how she had fallen victim to a Russian trafficking gang that had deceived her with the promise of a hotel job in Thailand, only to force her into prostitution. 

Moved by her plight, Mr Gupta made a compassionate decision. He offered to purchase a ticket for her to return to Russia and planned to accompany her partway on the journey. They would fly together to Hong Kong, after which he would return to India while she would continue her journey back home. 

However, things took a turn for the worse when the woman found herself alone in her hotel room in Hong Kong. Gripped by fear, she began to have second thoughts about going back to Russia. She was terrified that the trafficking gang would track her down and harm her and her family. Her anxiety escalated, leading her to resort to excessive drinking.  

In her drunken state, she reached out to Mr Gupta, who was staying in a separate hotel room, and made a distressing threat. She claimed that if he didn’t stay with her, she would falsely accuse him of rape and attempted trafficking. Faced with a challenging situation, Mr Gupta tried to persuade her to return to Russia, but her behaviour became increasingly erratic. He feared that involving local authorities would result in his arrest.  

Feeling desperate, Mr Gupta sought help through a mutual contact, who connected him with me. Recognizing the seriousness of the situation, I reached out to a colleague at the United Nations who stepped up and swiftly intervened. The woman received the necessary assistance from trained specialists and was safely repatriated to Russia. Mr Gupta, profoundly shaken by the experience, returned to India, having learned a valuable lesson. 

While Mr Gupta’s intentions were noble and rooted in compassion, he underestimated the profound trauma experienced by the trafficking victim. This scenario, unfortunately, is not uncommon. Well-meaning individuals encounter trafficking victims and feel compelled to help. But due to the intricate nature of these situations and the extreme trauma endured by the victims, it is crucial that ordinary people refrain from intervening independently. Doing so can inadvertently create further complications for both the victim and the well-intentioned individual. 

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In this book, you’ll learn how a once-shy boy from a New England town dedicated his life to battling the scourge of human trafficking in over 40 countries. Get your copy of this incredibly moving book today.  

Read an exclusive excerpt from B.E.S.T. Marking

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B.E.S.T. Marking presents a powerful new Leadership Paradigm to navigate the complexities of this new normal environment- and win it big. It’s more than a framework; it’s a revolution in leadership. A call to action for leaders to conquer emerging challenges. 

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Why is trust important in leadership and followership?  

Trust is essential for great leaders, especially in the post-pandemic world. The pandemic has created a number of challenges for leaders, including:  

  1. Increased uncertainty and complexity: The world is more uncertain and complex than ever before. Leaders need to be able to make decisions quickly and effectively in the face of changing circumstances. To do this, they need to be able to trust their team members to provide accurate information and to execute on their decisions.  
  2. Greater need for collaboration: The pandemic has shown that leaders need to be able to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, and government officials. To build and maintain successful collaborations, leaders need to trust their partners and to be willing to share information and resources. 
  3. Increased focus on employee well-being: The pandemic has also highlighted the importance of employee well-being. Leaders need to create a work environment where employees feel safe, supported, and valued. To do this, leaders need to trust their employees and to be willing to give them the flexibility and autonomy they need to succeed.  

 

In the post-pandemic world, leaders who are able to build and maintain trust with their team members and stakeholders will be more likely to succeed.  

 

There are many benefits to trust in leadership and followership. Some of the key benefits include:  

 

  1. Increased employee engagement: When employees trust their leaders, they are more likely to be engaged in their work and to feel motivated to do their best.  
  2. Improved productivity: Trust allows employees to work more efficiently and effectively. When employees trust their leaders, they are more likely to take initiative and to go the extra mile.  
  3. Higher-quality decisions: When leaders and followers trust each other, they are more likely to make better decisions. This is because they are more likely to share information openly and honestly, and to consider all sides of an issue.  
  4. Reduced turnover: Trust helps to create a more positive and supportive work environment. This leads to lower turnover rates and higher retention of top talent.  

 

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Learn more about the importance and benefits of trust in leadership and followership along with other crucial information in B.E.S.T. Marking by Jerome Mangadap.  

 

Get your copy today.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read an exclusive excerpt from Future Fit Asian Organization

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The second edition of The Future Fit Organisation series dives deep into research and grass-roots case studies from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Korea, Japan, China and India and outlines how to localise change management strategies which to harmonise with the distinct cultures within Asia. 

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Leadership styles vary significantly across Asia, reflecting the rich tapestry of traditions and values that define the continent. From the consensus-driven approach in Japan to the authoritative style in some Southeast Asian countries, leaders must be open to gaining a deeper appreciation for the approaches that resonate most effectively within their specific cultural contexts.  

The Transformational Leader in Asia  

For leaders in Asia, successful transformations are deeply rooted in a blend of traditional values and forward-thinking approaches. Here’s my take on the bedrock principles leaders must embody to spearhead successful transformations in the region.  

  1. Respect for hierarchy and authority 

Traditional Asian cultures often place a high value on hierarchy and respect for authority figures. Leaders should be mindful of this and foster a culture of open communication while maintaining a level of deference. Example: Rivigo, an Indian logistics technology company, places a strong emphasis on discipline and structured operations. They have implemented innovative solutions while maintaining a structured approach to their operations, with their proprietary software reducing driver fatigue, optimizing routes and monitoring truck performance – helping cement its position as the largest, fastest, and safest. 

  1. Harmony and collectivism 

Asian cultures emphasize the collective over the individual. Leaders should promote teamwork, consensus-building, and a sense of belonging among team members. Encouraging a harmonious work environment is crucial.  

  1. Long-term relationship building 

Building strong relationships based on trust and mutual respect is paramount. Leaders should invest time in cultivating connections with team members, clients, and stakeholders. Long-term relationships can be key to sustainable success. 

  1. Adaptability and flexibility 

Asia is a diverse continent with various cultures and business practices. Leaders should be adaptable and open to different approaches. Being flexible in the face of change is essential for navigating the complexities of the region. 

  1. Emphasis on education and skill development 

Many Asian cultures place a high value on education and continuous learning. Leaders should support and provide opportunities for skill development and professional growth among their team members. 

  1. Cultural sensitivity and inclusion 

Being sensitive to cultural nuances and differences is crucial. Leaders should create an inclusive environment where all team members feel valued and heard, regardless of their cultural background. 

  1. Balancing tradition with innovation 

Striking a balance between preserving cultural traditions and embracing innovation is key. Leaders should encourage forward-thinking and creativity while respecting the heritage and values of the community. 

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To read more about the Core Principles of Transformational Leadership, get your copy of this incredible book by Friska Wirya now.  

Read an exclusive excerpt from The Gumption of Mr Toilet

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Imagine a world without toilets! 

Sounds crazy, right? Yet, billions of people still don’t have access to safe sanitation. On World Toilet Day, we’re not just celebrating toilets—we’re fighting for dignity, health, and equal rights for everyone. And behind this global movement is a man who’s literally changed the world with his vision: Jack Sim, aka Mr. Toilet. 

From a poor kid who failed at school to a global game-changer, Jack Sim used one simple thing, gumption, to spark a revolution. Check out this powerful excerpt from his book, The Gumption of Mr Toilet where he breaks down exactly how he made toilets—and a whole lot more—matter.

 

Since the founding of the UN on 24 October 1945, the first UN Water Conference was held in 1977, and the second one was in 2023. It’s appalling to see an important agenda such as Water be made a low priority. But if you think Water has been neglected, you should know that Sanitation is even more neglected. That 2023 UN Water Conference devoted only about 5 per cent of the sessions to Sanitation and Hygiene and less than 1 per cent to Menstrual Health, which is a big taboo as well. We live in a world where agendas are addressed according to their charisma. Corporations love green and blue agendas like Environment, where they can use trees, rivers, coral reefs, pandas, and polar bears in their publicity material. They avoid ‘Brown Agendas’ like Poop, Diarrhoea, Polluted Rivers, which are equally important.

Therefore, in order to succeed, we have to make sanitation sexy, and we have a secret weapon. Since it is a taboo and has been unspoken for such a long time, it has news potential. We created new narratives that helped the media attract massive readerships and advertising income, and the global media took our stories by storm. As we take charge of the narratives, we command the attention of the world.

The World Toilet Organization was founded on 19 November 2001. Our founding day has since been adopted unanimously by all 193 countries of the UN General Assembly as the official UN World Toilet Day. We broke the taboo on the Sanitation Agenda. In 2010, the blockbuster film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was launched globally and was trending at the fourth position on Twitter (now called X) on 19 November, while World Toilet Day ranked fifth. But Harry Potter invested multimillion dollars in publicity while we did it at zero cost. We saw Justin Bieber was trending at the sixth position and catching up with us. So, we tweeted that ‘Justin Bieber is doing worse than Shit’. This single tweet sparked a furore of attacks by Justin Bieber’s fans, and it boosted our visibility causing us to trend even higher. Suddenly, a lot more people learned about the existence of World Toilet Day.

This is how guerrilla marketing works. We leverage anything and everything, making the irrelevant become relevant to our mission. There is no such thing as bad publicity with an agenda like Sanitation, which is a taboo itself.

I created the World Toilet Organization with the WTO acronym to play a pun on the World Trade Organization. I was hoping that the WTO would sue me, then I’d be famous. It turns out that they didn’t sue me, but we became known as the other WTO forever. Nothing sells like contraband. Either way, I won. Eventually, the journalists started calling me Mr Toilet and that moniker created another intellectual property for us with highly sticky brand equity. The most elegant thing is we achieved all this without paying a cent for media publicity and have never paid marketing dollar in the last twenty-four years. When you have no money, work around it.

The Gandhians said: ‘First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.’

Ten years later, I met Pascal Lamy, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization at the World Economic Forum in 2011 in Jakarta. I introduced myself and he exclaimed with some jest: ‘Oh, I know you. Yours is the more important WTO!’

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From toilets to global sanitation, Jack’s journey is a testament to the power of vision, grit, and gumption—that unstoppable drive to turn an idea into reality.  On World Toilet Day, let’s remember that every small action counts. 

P.S. You can win a copy of the book and a special tote bag. Head to our Instagram now. 

 

Read an exclusive excerpt from Saving the Planet

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Saving the Planet is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the intersections between politics and climate change, as well as for an authentic voice at the frontlines of climate action in the Global South. Read an expert from the chapter Livable Cities below.  

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San Francisco has contributed much to music. Metallica, Santana, and the Grateful Dead are just a few of the bands that are from or were based in the city. In fact, journalist Herb Caen called the city ‘Baghdad by the Bay’ due to its diversity and cultural significance. But when talking about the birdsongs there, a curious observation was made. Since 1969, the songs of the white-crowned sparrows in San Francisco have been recorded for study. Similar to human beings, birds have ‘dialects’—there is a geographical variation in birdsongs, and they evolve over time. How fast or slowly this happens depends on various factors. The frequency of the songs has increased over time, possibly adapting to the city’s increased noise pollution. While dialects in the city’s bushy countryside disappeared, the dialect that developed in the city not only survived but became dominant, replacing the disappearing dialects of the countryside. 

Throughout history, the impact of cities on humans has been clear. We are only now, however, realizing the impact of cities on animals, plants, and the environment. While climate change caused by carbon emissions is a relatively recent phenomenon, air pollution is a problem that predates the Industrial Revolution. Workshops and furnaces produced dirty and unhealthy air. The Greek physician, Hippocrates, advised travelling physicians to look at the cleanliness of a city’s air and water. The use of fire from biomass for cooking, heating, and protection against mosquitoes led to lung diseases, which was recorded by various Roman scholars from over 2,000 years ago, as early as the dawn of the Common Era. At the same time, cases were heard in Roman courts about disputes over air pollution. 

About a thousand years after the birth of Hippocrates, Prophet Muhammad was born in Mecca. At that time, the city was thriving with trade, attracting merchants from across Arabia and the Levant. Mecca was also already a city of pilgrimage, sustained by the Zamzam well. Yet, the infant Prophet was sent to the desert to be cared for by Halimah, a wet nurse. This was an Arab custom at that time to not only allow the young to learn the classical Arab tongue of the Bedouins but also enjoy the cleaner desert air outside the city. 

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Saving the Planet relates author Nik Nazmi’s experiences as NRECC Minister [later redesignated as the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES)] and his thoughts on connected issues ranging from water management to climate financing. Get your copy to read his fascinating insights.