Let’s face it—most of us don’t really know what we want. We might say, “I’d like to have a good time,” or “I want to be more confident,” but when asked to elaborate, we often struggle. Yet, we all know that clear goals and precision are essential to achieving desired results. This applies whether you're trying to lose weight or develop a property. A clear vision of the end result, down to the tiniest detail, is crucial.

And here we are - the kids have left the nest and you feel lost in that big house which was full of life just until recently. You are wondering if you should swap it for something smaller but then you fear you’ll only see the kids for an occasional lunch as they would not have a room to sleep in… No one can predict the future, but right now you have the space and time for yourself - two things you have been missing badly at times. Let’s look at what you could do with that space and time:

If you want to prove your design ideas' viability, 'Kill your darling' might be your first call to action. This approach involves proposing the opposite of what you consider your best idea to date and challenging it. Here is how it works.

We kicked off September with a visit to the beautiful city of Munich to attend the Monocle ​Quality of Life Conference​. What an experience! The city was gorgeous in the late summer sun, with a blue sky sprinkled with white clouds and a friendly, typically Bavarian atmosphere.