The Empress (Di Kiseren)
Beneath the splendor of The Empress lies a quiet meditation on love, duty, and the cost of power. Franz dreams not of conquest, but of a simple life teaching his children to fish, while Sissi teaches them to ride-revealing how happiness remains rooted in simplicity. The series questions inherited duty through war, faith, and empire, asking whether lives must be sacrificed for systems larger than ourselves. Through Elisabeth, leadership is redefined as light rather than control: the responsibility to offer direction and hope in dark times. In choosing humanity over hierarchy, the series finds its deepest truth.
When Numbers Lie: How Inaccurate Data Visualizations Create False Optimization Narratives
Data visualization is not just about presenting numbers. It is about shaping understanding. The words we attach to charts and figures can completely change how an audience interprets value, performance, and opportunity.
Concept 1: Repetition Does Not End Desire
Repeating pleasures never ends craving. Happiness arises from past wholesome actions, sorrow from past unwholesome ones. Drinking, eating, or indulgence again and again cannot bring lasting satisfaction. True peace comes from awareness, not repetition.
Data Governance in Action: Tidbits from My Workday
Data governance ensures that an organization’s data is accurate, secure, and trustworthy. By defining clear roles, policies, and processes, it helps businesses manage data effectively, comply with regulations, and make informed decisions. In this post, I share tidbits from my daily work life, showing how practical data governance practices turn raw data into a reliable asset for smarter business outcomes.