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Sigmund Freund’s intellectual curiosity has rendered him a profound connoisseur of the human life and psyche. Here are five of his wisdoms that refer to the future and human existence, ranging from love to culture, and from his own thoughts to the relation with others.

Sigmund (Shlomo in Hebrew, which means “the wise”) was the first son of Amalie Nathanson, the third wife of Jacob Freud, a Hebrew wool merchant from Galicia. When Sigmund was only four years old, the family had to move to Vienna in 1860 due to political-economic upheavals. Jacob was a freethinker although he had studied the writings of the Jewish tradition, and did not give his son an orthodox education. Sigmund passionately immersed himself in reading and studying the Bible at an early age, and was fascinated by Jewish history. This fascination would greatly influence him later in life. At the time, Vienna was a city full of strong anti-Semitic sentiment, which was a source of great limitation. At the same time, however, this did not stop Sigmund’s inspiring thoughts.

Things did not become much easier with the passing of time. Sigmund was dedicated to his studies, but he graduated behind schedule (in March, 1881), because the life of a student was too constricting. He disliked the way the teachers taught their classes, and it left him feeling unsatisfied and critical. His thoughts and curiosities needed to be free to inquire about the aspects of human existence that so often attracted his attention.

His sensibility of thought was not easy for his wife Martha, with whom he had six children. He saw her in the role of wife and mother, but not as a lover and confidant. This drove him to find comfort elsewhere, causing many problems in his relationships. Sigmund’s life was one indeed fully lived, in every aspect; an experience of a grand mind that serves as a great providers of wisdom and warnings for the future.

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• http://www.cla.purdue.edu/academic/engl/theory/psychoanalysis/freud.html

Roger Harrop directs Speakers With Content, an American group that connects audiences with experts and specialists who provide practical information, solutions, and materials in an inspiring and insightful manner. Based on experiences and personal observations, Roger Harrop outlines the 10 key concepts of a successful entrepreneur.

As the Group Chief Executive of Servomex for seven years, Roger Harrop helped the company become the world leader in gas analysis. Now the President and Fellow of the Professional Speakers Association, Harrop is a keynote speaker for international corporations, business leaders groups, and associations. Here are his ten tips for our leaders:

1. Know what your weaknesses are, and always have a number 2, someone that can complement you and your weaknesses.
2. Know what your purpose is. What is it that you want to achieve? Knowing one’s purpose can help direct people in the right direction.
3. Belief is of upmost importance. If you don’t believe in yourself and your work, people will see right through you.
4. Passion is key. If you don’t have passion for your work, it will never be as good as it could be.
5. Demonstrate courage by taking risks in order to move the business forward.
6. Respect people. There aren’t any successful entrepreneurs who treat people badly.
7. Always have a Plan B. Never forget Murphy’s law: if a project takes a bad turn, be ready with another plan.
8. Keep it simple.
9. Work smart, not hard. Clever people know how to get the job done in the most efficient way possible.
10. Enjoy what you are doing, and above all, make the most of life.

You can hear all about Roger Harrop’s tips from the man himself in the following interview:

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• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh7c_o9xI6s