Out and About STYLE Mag Vol. 2 Issue 1

1. Issue 1 Volume 2 February 2020 TAKING LESSONS FROM M H.E. AMBASSADOR HJAYCEELYN AURORA QUINTANA PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR TO THE UAE THE DARK TRUTH ABOUT EATING DISORDERS FINANCIAL LITERACY: LEARN THESE COMPONENTS THE WORLD’S TOP 16 BREATHTAKING BEACHES

2. Quote Month There is nothing more important to true growth than realising that you are not the voice of the mind - you are the one who hears it. of the ~ Michael A. Singer

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4. People change and things go wrong but just remember, life goes on. ~ Mac Miller January may have greeted us with struggles and challenges, but our strength and willpower kept us going. Keep in mind that as long as we breathe, we have another chance to live the life we always wanted. From the bottom of our hearts, Out and About STYLE Magazine is proud that you are standing strong through all these battles and for keeping the fight. This February, do not be afraid to dream and soar high as we move on with life’s challenges! EDITOR’S WELCOME Features and Highlights In our Fashion feature, we present to you AlinaAnwar, an international fashion designer for evening wear based in Dubai. She shared with us her life stories and inspirational journey towards her colourful success. To spice up your daily fashion vibes, check out Denim is a Staple Part of Everyone’s Wardrobe and get the right attitude going. To get the ideal look, we need to pick the right makeup and tools to use. In our Beauty section, we searched for the 10 Brush Sets, and we included the reasons why we picked them. Natural eyebrows? Learn How to Get Thicker and Fuller Brows in our Beauty feature as well and achieve that no-makeup look we always wanted to try.

5. If you want to start a new business, get inspiration from our special guest in our exclusive interview with IgorSergeev, prominent businessman and founder of the Dubai People, an exclusive business club in the UAE. Learn more about Igor in our Behind The Brand feature. TakingLessons features HjayceelynAuroraQuintana, the incumbent Philippine Ambassador to the UAE. She teaches us how important dedication is to a diplomat and a public servant. destress. We have researched The World’s Top 16 Breathtaking Beaches that you can browse in our Travel feature. Most of us are scared of starting something new, which can be a hindrance to get our goals. For our Culture section, we offer these 5 Tips to Overcome Your Fear of Getting Started. Let’s also hear the inspiring story from Joshua Quinn about Putting Yourself in the Driver’s Seat, a personal journey about finding one’s self, dealing with mental struggles and putting ourselves in control of our own lives. Technology is absolutely useful in our daily lives; however, it may be a difficulty for some parents out there. Solo Parenting in the Modern Era is a guide for struggling moms and dads. Finally, we made a book review on The Untethered Soul worth reading to feed your mind and soul with inspiring words. Are you into the visual arts? Check out our Talent Pool section. We interviewed AlenaVavilina, a successful artist who has a unique style of showcasing her wonderful gift. We want to share with you amazing and educational articles to help you live your life to the fullest. For our Lifestyle feature, we offer you 5 Essential Life-Changing Skills to learn and master to boost productivity and sharpen your confidence. We also need to support each other, so let’s go ahead and learn about The Dark Truth about Eating Disorders. Money matters are always important to prioritise. Learn the basic components of personal FinancialLiteracy to understand how to manage our limited economic resources properly. A Special Invitation, Exclusively for You We proudly present to you a special affair of beauty: Beyond Beauty: A Journey Beyond the Physical, made possible by Out and About STYLE Magazine and The Beauty Studio. Join us on Monday, February 17, at the Professional Beauty GCC 2020 with the presence of our panellists: KatrinaRecca, founder of The Beauty Studio ME and Owner of Kemet Lash Co., Maya Al Hawary, first Emirati PhD Scholar in Emotional Intelligence, Tedx Speaker and Chairman of the Board of Governors of Dubai Carmel School, Lara Tabet, Brand Ambassador and Luxury Business Developer, and as a moderator, yours truly, MarshaFry. The event will be held at Festival Arena, Festival City, Dubai. See you there! A healthy body is needed for us to face the challenges we may encounter. In our Food section, we gather 8 Easy Overnight Oats recipes and ideas for you to try. If you still have a hard time getting your daily vegetable intake, try our 10 ways to prepare Mouthwatering Cauliflower Dishes. Along with a healthy diet, we also need ample amounts of exercise even when we’re busy and unable to visit the gym. Workout at Work: 7 Exercises You and Your Colleagues Can Do At the Office is a helpful article in our Fitness segment to develop an active routine even at the workplace. Taking a break once in a while is needed for us to Positive Vibes—For Love, Luck and Life Every morning is another chance for us to continue. Let’s keep the hope and positive vibes in our hearts to stand up and start all over again when we need to. Again, from the Out and About STYLE Magazine team that has made this Edition possible, smile and keep going!

6. FASHION • Alina Anwar • Demin is A Staple Part of Everyone’s Wardrobe—Here’s Why! 1 BEAUTY • 10 Brush Sets for 2020 • How to Get Thicker and Fuller Brows 2 BEHIND THE BRAND • Igor Sergeev, Founder, Dubai People 3 TAKING LESSONS • M H.E. Ambassador Hjayceelyn Aurora Quintana Philippine Ambassador to the UAE 4 TALENT POOL • Alena Vavilina 5 Contents LIFESTYLE • 5 Essential Life-Changing Skills • The Dark Truth about Eating Disorders • Financial Literacy: Learn these Components 6 FOOD • 8 Easy Overnight Oats • Mouthwatering Cauliflower Dishes: 10 Ways! FITNESS • Workout at Work: 7 Exercises to do at the Office TRAVEL • The World’s Top 16 Breathtaking Beaches 7 FOR THE CULTURE • Putting Yourself in the Driver’s Seat, by Joshua Quinn • The Reinvented Chronicles with Yvonne C. Mtengwa — 5 Tips to Overcome Your Fear of Getting Started • Solo Parenting in the Modern Era • Book Review: The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer • Win with Out and About STYLE Magazine 8

7. FEATURE FASHION Alina ANWAR ALINA ANWAR COUTURE www.alinaanwar.com

10. 1. TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF I’m Alina, a fashion designer for international evening wear based in Dubai. It’s almost a year since I started working as a fashion designer. Before I started this career, I did my business consulting masters in the UK at the University of Warwick. Then I came back to Dubai since my family is based here and I took a course in fashion designing. I started working on my brand in 2017 and launched my first collection in September 2018. My very first fashion show known as Royal Gala in Dubai was held in October 2018, just a month after we launched. I was able to do this with the support of other wonderful like- minded people. The response to the show was amazing. After six months, I dressed my first celebrity from India in March 2019. I was extremely happy to have landed this gig because she’s an analyst and very well-known. To get her at an early stage was a huge achievement. That opportunity spiralled, and I have since then dressed a number of other celebrities, but I believe I still have a long way to go. It’s just the start. 2. WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF FASHION? I believe that style is your silent story. It’s a way of expressing yourself and your personality without saying a word. Fashion inspires me every day. I eat, love, wear, and do fashion. I cannot imagine myself doing something else other than being a fashion designer. 3. HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN FASHION? I have always wanted to be a fashion designer. It inspired me, and I was very fascinated by the idea of doing something related to fashion. I grew up looking at my mom wearing beautiful gowns, and she’s the inspiration behind the brand. I’m very lucky to have her to look up to. She’s my strength, and she pushes me to achieve as a fashion designer. I came into fashion because of the matriarchs in my life, my mother and grandmother. My grandmother had a sewing machine when I was growing up, so I would watch her sew. After school, I’d come home and watch her stitching clothes for herself. She used to make simple clothes and I loved sitting beside her to look at every small detail. Apart from that, I used to go to tailor shops when I was about 12 or 13. I was very fascinated and attracted by things like laces, threads and colours. I had this thing in myself that I wanted to be unique. I wanted to wear different clothes from everybody else. I had designs inspired from different look books on internet. and I took them to the tailor and would ask them if they could recreate them for me. After going for a while, the tailors began to question where I got the designs, as they couldn’t believe that someone of my age had such an eye for fashion. When they were doing the beadwork and embroidery, I watched keenly. So, all in all, this has been attracting me since I was very young.

17. 4. WHAT IS THE BEST PART ABOUT BEING A FASHION DESIGNER? I think the best part of being a fashion designer is that I learn every day and I get to do a lot of experiments with designs and with colours. There’s this creativity that is involved in this process that keeps me going. I pick up something new on a daily basis. There’s always something new, and I take risks. I’m able to do experiments, which I enjoy. That’s what I like. 5. WHAT’S YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT SO FAR? I believe that I still have a long way to go, and it’s not even 10% of what I want to achieve, but it would be dressing up one of the most famous female celebrities for sure. She’s a living legend. To dress someone like her that you’ve been looking up to since you were a child is a huge achievement. 6. WHAT INSPIRES YOUR DESIGNS? I take inspiration from everywhere, whatever is around me, the colours and the place. For example, if I go to London, and I’m strolling around, I’ll take inspiration from a window display, a building, the colours and everything around me. If you look into my collections, there’s a different inspiration in each one of them. The first collection was inspired by the old glamour of Hollywood and its celebrities. The second collection was inspired by the beautiful Hyde Park in London. The third one was inspired by Italy’s Greenest Park. The current collection was inspired by the garden in the Netherlands. The fifth one will come out in September this year, and it is inspired by the red carpet and glamour of Hollywood. It has a lot of sequins and colors to play with, including some stylish suits and gowns. So every collection has something different to offer to the market.

19. 7. WHO ARE YOUR TARGET CUSTOMERS? When I design, I keep a wider audience in my mind. My designs are not limited to a particular audience, it’s for everyone: for every age group, for every woman. I design for women because I want them to feel confident and empowered when they wear my designs. 10. BIGGEST FASHION NO-NO? In my book, there’s no fashion no-no. I think one should do what they want to do. Be yourself, be confident in what you’re doing. Once you are confident, you won’t ever go wrong. Confidence is your biggest key. 11. WHAT WOULD YOU CONSIDER YOUR BEST DESIGN SO FAR? The best piece that I have made is the one that we made very recently. It’s a beautiful purple net gown with big flowers on it. It’s short in the front and long in the back. It’s very stylish, very chic. It can be worn at a red carpet event, but we specifically designed and sent it for an exclusive shoot. We worked extremely hard on the piece; we put our best into it. 8. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL STYLE? My personal style is simple, elegant and classic. 9. WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST ROOKIE MISTAKE YOU MADE WHEN JUST STARTING OUT? For me, every mistake you make, you learn from it. I would not say that I’ve made a big mistake. I’ve made many mistakes, but it’s not the biggest one I made. I got a lesson, and I have applied for it later on. It’s not a mistake, but it was a learning process I would say. It’s a learning process throughout. For almost like two years, I’ve been working so I’ve been learning for two years, and I want to learn more. 12. WHAT’S THE GOAL? I want to achieve a lot and this is just the beginning, I believe. Right now, my goal is to be in one of the prestigious stores in Europe and to dress more famous celebrities and influencers.

24. IS A STAPLE PART OF EVERYONE’S WARDROBE HERE’S WHY! Denim has been a popular fashion trend for many years, but it’s been here for a long time. In fact, denim dates back to the mid-1600s. There are early accounts of its use in Renaissance Europe, even way before when it was popularised in America as its own national fabric. If anything, denim has always been related to factory workers, cowboys, truckers and greasers due to its sturdiness, toughness, and resistance to stains. Times have changed and denim has gained immense popularity in fashion books. It is also considered a sartorial must-have for both men’s and women’s wardrobe!

25. One of the perks of denim is that it could be fashioned in a variety of styles with countless outfits. It also adds an edgy accent to your look. Whether you’re dressing up casual or going smart-chic, denim is versatile and very obliging, if paired right! However, one wrong step could wind you up in a fashion faux-pas. And that’s where we come in. We’ve rounded up the dos and don’ts of denim styling. Next time you’re dealing with denim, you can avoid being the centre of unpleasant attention. DENIM FOR WOMEN One piece of denim gives years of wear— thanks to its all-season wearability. It is also universally-flattering and androgynous, as well as lightweight and ideally cotton-made. Denim shirts and jackets make a great choice of wear for summer. Besides, being low-maintenance and a fantastic layering piece, a denim jacket is light enough to keep you cool in the breezy, spring weather and warm enough to protect from the fall chill.

26. If you fancy the classic fit, blue wash denim jacket, you have to avoid buying cheap bargains even cheaper-looking than what you paid for. Even though with a blue jean jacket, the pairing possibilities are endless and not looking cheap is your biggest challenge. that are THE CLASSIC BLUE JEAN JACKET AND SHIRT Hence, to expensive-looking blue denim jacket in a clean-looking wash. Avoid faded or worn- out versions. In this case, a darker wash is a better option because it looks fresh, stylish, more of-the- moment and creates a slimming effect. you have an invest in

27. With trousers, flared trousers, leggings, skirts, a denim shirt as a top should be a match made in heaven. With both short and long dresses, or over jumpsuits as outerwear, a blue jean jacket works a charm to create an effortless, everyday look! You can finish off the look with white sneakers for a sporty appearance. Or combine nude heels and a vintage beige bag for a smart-casual look. For a fail-safe approach, a denim jacket goes on top of an all-black outfit or an all- white outfit is a nice spin to an otherwise monochrome look. DENIM WITH A TWIST If you wish to switch things up and be more fashion-forward and unique, pick out two-toned, printed, embroidered, patch worked and different washes of denim. These are your best and new ways of trying out denim without looking boring! You could dress up your bottoms or billowy dresses in even more creative and casually-cool ways. patterned, To seal the deal, do justice to denim with structured accessories that lean on the neutral side. Tan, beige, fawn and cream colours of bags, belts and shoes add an expensive feel to your denim. Avoid acrylics and choose natural fabrics like leather or suede for a visually interesting combination.

28. DENIM FOR MEN Temperature unpredictable, especially at night. If you’re in no mood to bother with a blazer or a sports jacket and you won’t mind a light cover for the day, a denim jacket is your best friend. It’ll keep you cool in the day and warm at night, with a slice of relaxed style! Dudes don’t have to get their heads around the complexities of dips can be denim; you could look your best in denim with a little more attention and common sense. complement your silhouette and don’t overshadow the rest of your outfit, rather balance the look. Also, distressed denim jackets are excellent and breathable options for a summer wardrobe. You can easily throw on distressed denim jackets every time you head out, even on a hot, summer day since these are breathable all-year-round apparel. Instead of aiming for oversized fits, give your inside “gangster” a break and choose “slim-fit” options that hug the contours of your body and bring out your natural body shape. Well-fitted denim jackets CUTS AND STYLING The same can be said about denim shirts! Select a fit that envelops you and avoid loose, boxy and baggy fits. This is particularly important for skinny and athletic men. Once the fit is perfected, it’s more about denim washes, styling, mixing and matching.

29. Traditional blue, white or pastel denim washes are splendid for the start of spring and the height of summer. Not only do light washes feel light to wear, but they make you achieve a preppy style. You can easily style light denim jackets, and shirts with chinos, cords, casual slacks, shorts, khakis and even ripped jeans to add some depth. A denim shirt worn and tucked under a suit looks rather modern and allows you to convey your individuality. You could pair a blue denim jacket with a different coloured blue shirt and bottoms; it works, you know! A simple blue denim shirt could be worn open over plain or striped T-shirts for a sleek, masculine look that never goes wrong!

30. THE DARK APPROACH FINISHING TOUCHES Let’s admit going dark with denim is another level of hotness. Black itself is full to the brim sexy, but when you pair contrasting shades with it, the results end up being very powerful. For that, a white shirt, black denim jacket and black bottoms would do. White denim shirt with black jeans is also a very effective option. You have dark blue and grey to consider as well. Wearing trainers might seem the only sensible option to you, but that only goes for a casual appearance. To smarten up and look tailored, boat shoes, loafers and even rugged boots are all you need to go from casual to dressed-up. It’s never too late to develop a sense of styling: one just needs to experiment with different flairs and trends. Stick to the ones that make you the best version of yourself, all while looking confident.

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37. HOW TO GET THICKER AND FULLER BROWS Eyebrows make or break your entire appearance, no matter how lush your hairstyle is or how flawless your makeup is. Skinny brows are long gone, it’s time to give your tweezers a break and hit full with your eyebrows. With our tips and hacks in this post, you can up your eyebrow game and get them on fleek!

38. 01 Constant threading, plucking, and waxing can permanently drive to thinned-out brows, talk about total deforestation! Besides, overnight miracles don’t exist; instead, grow out your eyebrows. You’ll have to wait for at least five to eight weeks with no trimming, considering that eyebrows grow about 0.16 mm per day. GIVE YOUR EYEBROWS A REST The hardest part is the waiting period, especially in the first two weeks because the pull of taking down excess hair is irritatingly inviting. Refrain from spending too much time in front of the mirror and pondering over your eyebrows excessively. Devote your time doing something healthy for your eyebrows like drinking plenty of water which flushes out toxins from your body and promotes eyebrow growth as claimed by some experts. Don’t pluck the hair that might slightly frame your eyelids rakishly after two weeks or so. Line them in with an eyebrow pencil for a fuller yet softer appearance or conceal them with a concealer at best. Pick only the extra strands that materialise in the middle of the brow for a neater approach and leave eyebrow hair from above, below and the tail. CLEAN 02 You might suggestively “eye-roll” at this statement, but indeed we all tend to forget keeping our eyebrows clean or ignore the mere prospect. Eyebrows free from unneeded gunk are essential in supporting its growth. Keep them a distance apart from creams, lotions or moisturisers because chemicals in these items can clog the pores and disrupt the growing process. Whereas, keeping them clean would keep the pores unclogged and ready for its restorative process.

39. MASSAGE 03 While you’re at it, try giving your eyebrows a massage regularly. This improves blood circulation and promotes thicker, fuller eyebrows. Massaging keeps the root of your eyebrows rejuvenated and eases down your strained forehead. The more relaxed you are, the better your body will recycle. Try oils like olive oil, coconut oil, and castor oil to massage your eyebrows before bed and leave it overnight. These oils are rich in nutrients and promote hair growth, stimulate circulation and increase cellular metabolism, which helps in regrowth and fuller, thicker brows over time while giving the TLC your brows need. Use these oils in their natural, purest form; diluted versions may not bestow the results you’re hoping for. BRUSH 04 Yes, you heard it right! Brushing your eyebrows is as necessary as taming your hair. Take a spoolie or use your old mascara brush (make sure it’s clean) and lightly flick it across the length of your brow using upward motions. Do this daily to acknowledge a change in your eyebrow growth because brushing eyebrows doesn’t only improve the flow of blood circulation but also gets rid of any unwanted dirt or leftover makeup stuck in those little strands. This process keeps your brows in good shape too!

40. 05 EXFOLIATE Eyebrow exfoliation is crucial in encouraging growth. You don’t need any fancy scrubs for this purpose, use your regular facial scrub and exfoliate your eyebrows twice a week. This procedure nourishes the hair follicles and stimulates eyebrow growth. Wash off the product from your eyebrows thoroughly to remove all scrubbing particles. Brushing, in the end, will ensure your eyebrows are swept clean of any remaining granules. You can use a soft clean toothbrush to exfoliate your eyebrows as well. Be gentle, or you may end up losing some hair. Turning this into a nightly routine should encourage your brows to grow and also improve their hair cycle. MOISTURISE 06 To quicken things up, moisturising is the key to strike knee-deep when it comes to growing your eyebrows. We recommend eyebrow growth serums or eyebrow conditioning primers which comprise ingredients that enrich the brows for increased growth and strengthening the existing hair mutually—it’s a win-win situation, really! Particularly, for those who desire quick results without much effort. Even applying petroleum jelly to your brows works but this process takes time in accomplishing longer, thicker arches. It moisturises the skin under the brows, nourishes the hair, and locks in moisture to encourage the growth of hydrated brows. Not only that, it keeps the eyebrow hair in place, as well! Do this religiously three to four times a day daily. However, if you have acne-prone oily skin, the serum choice is better.

41. MAINTAIN 07 Once you’ve acquired full brows, learn to maintain them. There’s a difference between plucking your brows and shaping them. Go minimal with the tweezers and concentrate more on acquiring a shape that suits your face. Whatever removal process you employ, remove your brow hair in soft lighting. Because doing so in excessive light translates to over-plucking — exactly what you need to avoid! Either hire professionals to do your eyebrows and learn from them or understand your face map to make a few complimentary changes. FAKE IT ‘TIL YOU MAKE IT 08 Lastly, groom your brows with makeup! Determine with a brush “the start and end” of your brows. Set your brows with a spoolie seeing the shape you want and begin filling in with an eyebrow pencil, implementing feather-light pencil strokes that mimic the natural line of your brows. Blur the strokes with slight eyebrow shadow, exerting gentle pressure. You’ll soon have natural, thicker and polished-looking brows in no time and remember—practice makes perfect! brows, you can try brow fibre gels. Brow fibre gels have tiny micro-fibres similar to real hair that stick to browhair and look part of them. And simultaneously, enhances the look and volume of your brows instantly. No, the fibres don’t come off unless you rinse with water. If you have naturally light-coloured brows, invest in a brow tint that is two shades darker than your original brow colour. Brow tints add a nice punch of colour to your brows, making them look more prominent, bolder and beautiful! While you let time work its course around your

42. Perfect eyebrows are purely trial and error! Obviously! You cannot have your gaps, patches, naturally sparse or plucked- stricken brows to grow overnight. It takes an effort and great patience to achieve the brow profile you desire. Instead of giving into sadness, opt for the challenge of achieving it. When there’s a will, there’s a way! We are with you on your eyebrow journey - may the odds be ever in your favour.

43. Hair and styling: Liv Rideg Makeup: Andrea Beki and Liv Rideg Location: Studio Madison, Budapest, Hungary. Model: Kinga Nguyen Photo: Jozsef Balogh Retouch: Ory Gabor

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47. 1. TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF. My name is Igor Sergeev, and I’m a businessman. I was born in Russia, in the small town of Aksay in the Rostov Region. Most of my childhood and youth were spent in Ukraine. I am the son of an amazing woman who gave me the right education and the best childhood! issues, I shot more than 20 TV shows and created more than 50 brand books. In Russia and Ukraine, I am engaged in servicing businesses in the field of marketing. We have a large business club of entrepreneurs business magazine. I’ve been developing my company in Dubai for five years. Let me tell you more about my current focal projects. BigUAEgiveaway is the only social media fest on Instagram in UAE. We have over 30 ambassador We collaborated with more than 100 companies. This is a great platform that allows you to grow your business and personal brand in social media. Quality Standard marketing and management firm associated with an international club of successful businessmen and entrepreneurs. Quality Standard engages in the development of personal and corporate branding. Dubai People, on the other hand, is our new platform that we are proud to present on the eve of Expo 2020! Dubai People is a brand new platform to convene strong, dynamic business relationships among the top personalities and influential figures in the field of business, management and leadership in the United Arab Emirates. In its first year, Dubai People shall invite 100 successful professionals in the UAE through the recommendation of its founders and current members. The project aims to seek the visionaries and strategists for the future of business, industry and professional ventures in the country. 28-year-old and a I know for sure that there are no bad people; it’s only how you perceive certain situations. I love life, nature and people. I believe that every day you need to start with a smile and thank God for the day! I believe in the mission of every person; I am sure that good always conquers evil! The main thing in life in all situations is to remain human and make sure your conscience is clear! 2. HOW LONG ARE YOU DOING YOUR BUSINESS? This year, I am celebrating ten years of my active business involvement Ukraine, Russia and UAE. Main activities of my business are investment, marketing, event network and sales systems, public relations, company branding and personal brand development. Over these ten years, I curated more events, released 20 magazine 3. WHAT IS SUCCESS? I believe that success is an integral part of every person’s life. Success for each and everyone is a self-definition. necessarily about money; it is much more than that. Seeing successful people helps me get motivation to develop even more. I really want people to lose envy and instead get motivated. To achieve, receive, develop, and enjoy—this is success! 4. HOW DO YOU DEFINE AN ENTREPRENEUR? I am pleased with the game of life itself, the game on how to make an achievement, the game of implementation of goals and plans, and of course, the game of the results! An entrepreneur is a person with a risk-taking attitude, a person that loves a good challenge, a person who pushes himself in the back everyday and kicks! Real entrepreneurs never give up. influencers. It is not is events a in management, that and aims foster than 200

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50. 5. WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES? I rarely read literature, but I try to choose the best books. 48 Laws of Power is a very controversial work. I re-read it several times, and I discover something new for myself every time. I also engage in sports. In my childhood, I participated in agrobotics and dancing. I also like big tennis. Music is also a part of my soul. I regularly go to the gym and music helps in keeping a strong spirit. I also consider speaking with wise people as a great hobby of mine. 6. HOW DO YOU MAKE A FINAL DECISION? My final decision is not negotiable. When in doubt, I will consult with my relatives. I like to discuss new ideas with my team, and I listen to the opinion of professionals. But if I finally decide on something, then this is not subject for discussion. I believe that a man should make decisions and act. Talk less, act more. 7. WHAT ADVICE ARE YOU REMEMBERING TO KEEP YOURSELF GOING? One advice: Igor, you’re doing everything right! 8. TIPS ON HOW TO GAIN SUCCESS. There is a formula: it is your conscience. If you do everything with honesty, then you are guaranteed success! 9. HOW DO YOU HANDLE FAILURES? Of course, such moments arise in life. I always tell myself - Igor, it is a part of your path, this is an experience; this is not complexity— this is a new stage to become even stronger. We always have time to surrender, and surrender is not for us! 10. CAN YOU SHARE WITH US ONE FAILURE YOU HAD? If we are talking about failure in business, then I have a story. Military operations began in my country, and everything was quiet in my city. I decided to open a business centre. I thought about it for a long time, and I worked at it. The hostilities did not stop me. A month later, the war began in my city, just as soon as we opened the business centre that we worked developing for two months. At some point, we lost everything: our homes, businesses, and even loved ones. I took a chance and lost, but honestly, I do not regret it. You can’t even imagine how much stronger I have become.