I write a lot about the importance of self reflection--especially come the end of the year. This is the time when, more than ever, it's important to take a step back and look hard at what's been working, what hasn't, and what you can do differently in order to effectively move forward and become successful.
What most people forget though is to audit all pillars of their life. As much time and attention you give your business or your work, you also need to give to your physical body, your emotions, etc. We are humans--we are not robots. And of course it's not always easy to ask yourself, "Have I been happy lately? What do I need to do to improve my emotional well being?" But being aware of all aspects of you is what creates balance--and staying balanced is what allows you to play the long game.
Axum exported ivory, incense, and enslaved people. It imported cloth, metal goods, and olive oil. Axum fought Kush for control of trade routes to inland Africa.
While people throwing cigarette butts led environmental degradation because of the plastic material of the butts and other chemicals they absorb. It is a classic example of Tragedy of Commons which means that an individual is motivated by self-interest to perform actions that are contradictory to well-being others or the environment shared by others.
