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Parasites are part of life—whether you like it or not. The fact is that if you do own a pet in the shape of a dog or maybe a cat, we do give them the deworming medicine from time to time a year or two ago. Let me pose you the following question, however: the last time you dewormed yourself and your household was.
A person has some 2–3 kilograms of parasites in a lifetime. There is nothing wrong with that in itself—it is the way of things.
The issue, so I call it, begins when the parasites begin to affect your life because your body is no longer capable of containing them in a manageable number. You may not even be aware that you're having problems sometimes when a physician senses that something is not right. If your body pH is above 7, you're making life more difficult for parasites because parasites love acidic—not alkaline—environments to inhabit.
One of the most beneficial things you can do to your body is to cleanse the liver on a regular basis. A person with a healthy liver is hardly ever sick because their own immune system is working at peak performance. It is not always so much what damages the body that is the parasites themselves—but what is actually doing it is their droppings. Their presence is really what contributes to building up a state of acid in the body that supports further parasite growth. Unless you undertake regular prevention—say, every two years—you can become, as I did, unknowingly harboring your own zoo in you. In my case, it was 26 species of parasite ranging from small such as *Schistosoma* (thanks to dogs and cats, wriggling through your 200,000 km of veins and capillaries) to larger such as the liver fluke (*Fasciola hepatica*), 3 cm long and 1 cm wide.
Some of them are easy to eradicate and some of them long-term with lots of effort. Some of them even encourage the inner landscape of cancers and so forth—such as *Trichinella*, *Ancylostoma* (the hookworm) and so forth. Other things that can be living in your body include other fungi—such as black mold and other varieties. Fungal overgrowth has also been linked to problems such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s because their spread from the cells of the brain can interfere with neural pathways of information being passed through them. I myself had six varieties of fungi. Depending upon which one and where it is located, it can really affect your health.
Viruses and bacteria are smaller and also easier to get rid of, but again you also need to get them properly analyzed. It's also good to know that when you do get rid of the larger parasites, each of them releases some of the virus and some of the bacteria that remain in your body. These also need to be dealt with. You need to get them analyzed and in what quantities—then decide which of them pose the most risk to your life and health.
They do supply equipment to detect and kill such "creatures," which I call them—for over 100 years now, because of equipment that places frequencies on the body intended to target parasites, fungi, molds, viruses, or bacteria. That frequency causes it to kill or dissolve the parasite. Next, the body is conscious that it has something in there that is outside of itself and starts cleansing via the bloodstream, lymphatic system, liver, etc.
If you do use these frequency methods on somebody, use them with great care and be in the care of someone who knows what to do. You may not notice anything right away, and the dead parasite trash may hit you with full force several hours later. And if you eliminate too many at the same time, it really can give you sepsis—in the best scenario, you're in intensive care in the hospital; in the worst scenario, you're dead.
And that is where the "less is more" maxim really enters here. Patience is required here. How do you envision seeing this information? Do you ever wonder why we never really talk about this topic?It is written from experience—having gone through this detox regimen on a daily basis over the past three consecutive years. You can be sure that I'm a subject matter expert on the subject. Only do you really get it when you start to see dead parasites in your bowl—more than 80 in one stool—or you're passing larvae and feel them bursting in your skin, e.g., on your brow, or experience a dead Onchocerca volvulus (threadworm) squirming at your knee joint? Experience cannot be described.
I penned this, and all of my other material, as a gift to anyone who feels that the time has come to better their life—so that you don't find yourself like me in a hospital environment being informed that you've less than a month to live. I wish you all the very best—and that things will improve for you beyond the confines of life itself. At home in Honduras, I personally use the fruit of the Noni tree whose juice, properly prepared, is 160 times more potent than chemotherapy. Best regards and thank you-Jakub Karásek, MBA and LL.M.
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The liver is a wonderful organ. It is your own personal wastewater treatment plant, it regrows and repairs itself, and it supports your own immune system. Your body is 100%, if you have a healthy liver, so it is practically unthinkable that you should ever be sick. Alas, with what we drink nowadays—what we ingest, and breathe in around us—liver is probably the most overworked organ in the entire body. And really no one has a healthy liver, just because no one is paying attention to cleaning and maintaining it, and therefore to empowering their own immune system.
If you haven’t addressed this area before—like I hadn’t until doctors told me that they would be extracting seven organs from my body and that it would be a miracle if I lived a month—you should. Luckily, I took matters into my own hands, and it has been a few years now. but that is another story.
If you've never done a liver detox, you'll do it every 14 days, up to 25 times if you must. That's correct, 25 times, depending upon the amount of cholesterol you're sending down the drain. You'll feel just a little bit of change with the first 2–3 cleanses, once the bile ducts are opened and cleared—ones that hadn't been flushed in years. It's what's causing communication between the liver and the small intestine and other organs to not be what it should be.
Let me tell you about the liver cleanse that I got from my friend and mentor Milan from around Chrudim. It is great—but you need to use good ingredients and be persistent with the process. That is the starting point. Unless you monitor the ingredients' quality, the body effect you require will not materialize. So, what do we do to enhance that?
Friday: From morning and throughout the day no animal proteins. Time has to be observed strictly and in Central European time (CET)
- Nothing to eat or drink from 14:00 - Drink a total of 4 x 0.3 liters of water with Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) at 18:00 **20:00**, and on Saturday at 06:00 and 08: - In case there is no cleansing bowel movement by 10:00, one may take a fifth dose of salt water. - Dosage: 1 tablespoon of salt per 0.3 litres of water At 22:00 on Friday stand and drink a blend of -0.2 liters of olive oil -0.2 liters of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice (not from a carton—has to be freshly squeezed from actual grapefruits) After taking the oil and juice mixture, lie down on your back flat and remain perfectly motionless. Diarrhea cleansing may continue up to Saturday afternoon, that is about 15:00, or even Sunday based on the toxicity of the body.
I recommend taking a photo of your face both before and after each cleanse so you can personally witness what your body renews and regenerates itself with if you allow it the chance to do so.
You now have the directions. Aside from cleansing the liver, cleansing diarrhea also cleanses the intestines to some extent. Should you be infested with roundworms in your body, you should start a frequency program against them soon enough after the cleansing before your intestines get re-infested and give them a hide-out. You can be on your way to getting rid of them if you do it right—you can read a lengthier elaboration in my blog posting “Parasites and Their Effect on the Body.”
I hope that this will be of—at least some—benefit to your body cleansing, and that you'll perform this cleanse at least twice a year, after you've cleansed your body in the manner that it needs to be done. If this benefits even one person, I'll be a happy and thankful individual. How is it possible to go even farther than the limits of current reality?
With appreciation and respect Jakub Karásek, MBA and LL.M.
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When recruiting one into your company, several techniques and psychological tests are normally used in hiring. They are intended to help ensure that you are making the right choice and that the individual stays, not leaves immediately — so-called "employee turnover." A helpful device in your firm or staff is to learn about what drives individuals with so-called career anchors. Every individual who you enlist arrives with a set of reasons and expects something from the firm in different ways. My own history has been that if you work in terms of career anchors, you are likely to be successful. It is helpful to remember that all persons — your employees and yourself as well — have things that interest them. Once you determine the anchor of a current or potential employee, you are able to work with it to both of your benefits.
The developer of the concept of career anchors, Mr. Edgar Schein, classified them as:
This is, in my view, the most common anchor. They need security only. These are normal employees who desire a paycheck and time off and will accept company regulations — work schedules, policies, missions, and visions. They enjoy having expectations set, will fulfill them, and in return enjoy their feeling of stability. They will also be more likely to seek that same stability in home life and relationships.
This is the opposite. As a manager, what you need to understand is that this person craves ultimate flexibility and freedom to work on his or her own pace. They don't want to report to anyone or be constrained. If you understand their psyche and give them what they need, they will give you extraordinary value. They are best handled one on one. They do not work in teams often but may have knowledge that's vital to your business. Define end-work parameters — for instance, "Do it where and how you want, but I have to have it on my desk by this deadline. Is that acceptable with you?" You'll often encounter these types with freelancers.
When managerially oriented, those are the ones who are interested in upward movement - corporate ladder climbing. They must be recognized as process or people leaders. They like big organizations where there is room to move up. In small business, offer leadership positions or independent project with room to grow. Management is above technical competence with these individuals.
This is the quintessential specialist. They are the driving force behind the expansion of knowledge in their specialty, staying up to speed every day and getting to be in-house experts — the firm's "walking encyclopedia." They're indispensable if you want to be cutting-edge in your industry. They are characterized by what your firm is doing and how technologically challenging it is. They tend to accumulate most of the firm's knowledge and tend to develop in- house documentation or materials.
If your company needs innovation, you need to have this one person. They’re bursting with new ideas and charged with the excitement of creating or inventing something new. They couldn’t care less about profits - they’re all about progress. Let them run wild and see what happens. Once they’re done with one innovation, they’re already planning the next. These are the kinds of people who will propel your business into space.
They are competitive types, often in sales. Tell them something "can't be done" and you're waiving a red flag. They'll demonstrate that it is possible and overdo it to do so. They are the driving force of the company, pushing against the toughest obstacles. Set high goals and let them work out how to achieve there. Better yet, let them determine the reward in advance — they'll bury the goal and come back and say, "Boss, it is done — ahead of schedule." They are intolerant or hard to be with with those who don't share their enthusiasm and are upset in inconsequential things. Give them a game to play and autonomy, and you're winners.
This is a fascinating anchor. This is one who needs work to be meaningful – getting paid is not enough. They need to be doing something good and meaningful towards a cause or body of beliefs. These are very loyal and will stay with one company in the longer term if values are aligned. Money is less important. They like helping and are glad to receive compliments. They will want to read your company’s values, mission, and vision if these are briefly stated.
In short, these are the persons who place home and domestic life first. They are willing to work but on conditions that are not inconsistent with home life. They may seek part-time work or home flexibility. But if you are willing to compromise and let them give you what you need in ways that are in tune with their life, you may be surprised with what they are capable of doing.
It's helpful to me to learn and understand these anchors and who is in front of us and what is driving them first and foremost. Of course, individuals have multiple anchors — not one in particular. There is always one that is most dominant, though. I also like to share these anchors with the people I work with so that they will have that in mind and we will have the best possible cooperation between all parties involved.
Well, as I look ahead, I see myself.
With regard and appreciation, Jakub Karásek, MBA and LL.M.
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Whether you're doing business yourself or whether or not you're a multinational corporation, my view is that it is always wise to think about what your business will be doing in about one, three, or five years' time. You're somewhere right now, and you're heading somewhere—that is always where it starts. Anything in between may occur: things may fail, or the business may grow bigger than you have ever thought possible. If you want to keep it in some way in your control, you need to realize that if there are only yourself in the business today, in one year, three, or five, there may be several more. And as I always say: one man is one problem to be solved; one hundred men are one hundred problems to be solved.
If you would like everyone to head in the same direction, not only must you know where you're going, but everyone else in the company must know that too—from the custodian to the CEO. Unless it's absolutely clear and you take the time to do it, it will be extremely expensive down the road to attempt to justify everyone's perception on the same page. That is why it is a good idea to clarify and put into writing your company's MISSION up front: what you do, how you do it, and where you're going. If there's new talent that is brought into the company, they must hear that from you—or else you might be going in one direction while they're going off in another, and that will not be good for your company.
The mission must be defined and decided—how do you contribute to this world. You don't have to have any idea where to start, bring in someone who will work with this along with your team, or take note of my company https://roatangreenhill.com/greenhill, where we have defined, in writing, our mission, our vision, and our core values.
The way things are supposed to be is the vision. When you bring in a new person into the company, he or she should be able to picture what mission he or she is part of and feel it. And if somebody tells he or she sees or feels it otherwise, then you should consider whether or not you need somebody in your company who essentially thinks differently.
It is up to you to decide. We must also define the company's vision--flexible if need be in the long run, but hopefully defined enough so that every individual who comes in will have some idea of what shared vision we're all after, in what direction we're headed, and what it's supposed to be. This by itself ensures that whether you have two, twenty, or two hundred individuals in your company, everybody has some idea of what matters, what the core is, and in what direction the company is heading. That gets everybody rowing in the same direction. For me, this is crucial in the area of work efficiency and corporate culture.
If I am to enter an organisation where it is defined and spoken of on a regular basis, I am able to approach anybody—cleaner, receptionist, employee, or Chief Executive—and expect more or less the same reaction. These things help to define, build, and perpetuate some sort of company environment—what is sometimes termed company culture.
You should reinforce, anchor, and keep these ideas fixed in place by discussing them regularly in company meetings, management meetings, and functions, and reminding everyone always what is at the core and where the company is headed. Without knowing where it is headed, the company tends to reflect that. Try to visualize growing from the garage operation to the point of employing 50 people, all of whom are employed by the company but going in varied directions. What is it like? What happens? Where is the energy directed? One goes one way, one goes the other way, the third has something else in mind entirely.
If those two basic pillars do exist and are established, the next one that supports and formulates subtleties and potential differences are evidently established core values, as in the example of https://roatangreenhill.com/greenhill.
This is why I recommend implementing these early on—it is less expensive and less time-consuming if there is one, two, three, or five of you. And so the rest who join later enter into an established and defined environment. Either everybody's on the same wavelength, or off you all go—which is better for you, actually, since you keep going in the right direction.
Do you picture how hard it is to do these things in the context of a company with 50 employees, and everybody's doing their own thing, and all of the sudden you need to get all those to move the ship in the same direction? I have done this with one company in which I was doing crisis management, and in all honesty, it was extremely costly and time-consuming to make people adopt it. And all that effort and you still lose staff because the company has picked up along the way employees who share different thinking and do not want to change.
Had it been established from the beginning, such persons wouldn't have joined in the first place.
Well, let's assume that in order to sort things out, 30 percent of the company departs. That is correction—expansion after contraction. If you have these systems and people accept and stick to them, you are able to ride even big company growth without bursting—and that is a big plus in my view.
So, in your companies, has anyone else experienced anything like that? I hope that this has been informative to some of you, and if so, I am happy.
With appreciation Jakub Karásek, MBA and LL.M.
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Here I have diverted slightly to something that is not tangible, but in my opinion is something that is very necessary that we should learn about—and that is the concept of cause and effect that is universal. With all respect and admiration, I will try and teach you about this very essential concept that is universal. I will try and illustrate it by example, because that is the method of studying it best. Naturally, all of us have been there in life where we felt like helping someone. I will also try to define in my own words what the difference is between helping and contributing. How do you most energetically react to the word help? And the word contribution? Everyone needs to answer that for themselves.
If there is someone in need and there is the perception that he needs help, keep in mind that what is going on with that individual is his lesson, his test, something that has been placed in his life so that he will learn in order to move along—whatever it is. Perhaps he is homeless, sick, or has some obstacle. We have to view and understand this from the universe's side as well: the universe has given that man what he needs in that moment. We may not be aware of it, and we don’t need to—it is not our lesson. It is theirs.
We therefore do not have the right to butt in on someone else's exam, and especially not uninvited. This is very crucial in my opinion. You were on planet Earth to finish your own challenges and pass your own tests. You are not there to take on the lessons of everyone in your life. If you butt in on someone else's life uninvited and try to "fix" the issue there yourself, you are disrupting the cosmic principle of cause and effect. The cosmos will therefore have to send that very same exam back to that person and invoke consequences on you instead in return for your interference—essentially, some sort of spiritual "penalty." If things like that are happening to you, perhaps you are coming to see things in the way that I am.
It is very different if you witness something happen and the one who is suffering approaches you and requests, as I like to call it, your help—when he or she invites you knowingly and by choice. It is perfectly all right in that case in the eyes of the universe because the one has invited you knowingly and by choice. You are free to choose whether to help or not. But if you are not specifically invited, no matter what is the situation, you have no right to interfere.
If you look at this cause and effect, the consequence will happen—not the traditional concept of punishment, but as a lesson so that you will realize that the reason that you are here is to work on your life. Your primary reason that you are here on the planet is to do what you were brought here to do. Whether or not you have any concept of what that is is not the point—but your infinite self came in here so that you may enjoy, learn, and discover things that are bestowed on to you from above in the way of tests in life.
Yes, by all means, determine how to navigate those challenges—and who enters to help, or not. And yes, no one will come into your scenario uninvited. Can you feel that? Can you feel the distinction? What is in your life regarding that subject? Feel free to comment if so.
Life hit me several times before I came to realize that principle. I am blessed enough that I can apply it these days. That is why, if I feel that there is anyone who needs help, first I wait for the invitation. Without the invitation, I don’t interfere in the situation—because of the above reasons.
It is also noteworthy that some do not even desire the contribution, while others accept it with humility and gratitude. Once you have cleared the test, the world will, sometimes, impose one or two additional tests of that sort, after which that particular situation no longer exists in your life. It is not part of your life anymore.
Well, so what are your tests looming in your face?
Will you kindly request donation in gratitude and respect?
Are you going to do it all yourself? How is it going to be better than this?
Ideally--beyond the confines of this life?
In appreciation and gratitude, Jakub Karásek, MBA and LL.M. of Honduras
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Have you ever checked the pH level of your body? It might sound like a minor detail, but trust me—it’s one of the key things that shows what’s really going on inside you right now, or what might be just around the corner. Here’s the basic idea: when your body’s pH is above 7—so, neutral to alkaline—it becomes really hard for viruses, bacteria, parasites, and other unwanted “guests” to survive. They just don’t like alkaline environments.
Now, here’s something you can influence almost immediately: your stress levels and your breathing. Both have a huge impact on your pH. Stress or shallow breathing can acidify your body faster than you think. The good news? These are things you can start changing today—consciously and with intent.
Of course, food matters too. You’ve probably heard the phrase, “You are what you eat.” I always find it funny (and honestly a bit sad) when I visit a doctor who clearly struggles with their own health—telling me what I should do with mine. I believe that if you're giving advice about health, your own lifestyle should reflect it too. But hey, we all have our own paths.
One thing most people really underestimate is water. Yes, plain old water. I personally don’t drink just any water—I bring my own with me wherever I go. I never buy bottled water. Why? It’s a big topic (honestly, I could write a book about it), but I’ll give you the short version.
Most water people drink today doesn’t properly hydrate the cells. It stays stuck in the spaces between them, not inside them where it actually matters. And when your cells can’t “drink,” can’t flush waste, and can’t function, it’s not hard to imagine what starts happening inside your body. That’s a perfect storm for illness and imbalance.
Want a quick reality check? Try testing the pH of the drinks you consume—especially the ones in plastic bottles that look all healthy and have fancy labels. You’ll often find the pH is around 5. And that trendy black water
from the US? Its pH is around 2.5. Just so you know: cancerous tissue usually sits around pH 3. Make of that what you will.
And don’t even get me started on carbonated drinks. Ask yourself: Was my body really made for this kind of stuff?
If this interests you, dig a little deeper. Look up what ORP means (Oxidation- Reduction Potential). A positive ORP actually ages your cells and acidifies your body. A negative ORP supports regeneration and healing. Modern life, with all its rush and stress, pulls us toward habits that don’t serve us—and deep down, we know it.
That’s why I made a big life change. I moved to a place where the sun shines more, because without enough vitamin D, the body can’t even use vitamin C properly. And when those two don’t work together, other body systems start breaking down too.
Mental detox is just as important. You can push through for a while, but if you never deal with the mental overload, your body will eventually speak up. Maybe as fatigue. Maybe as illness. It’s just a matter of time.
Here's what I believe: stop treating symptoms and start looking for causes. If you deal with the root, the results will take care of themselves.
Want to start cleaning things up? Try baking soda with lemon, eat more whole foods, breathe fresh air, and get real fruits and veggies (especially if you know where they come from). These are the kinds of practical steps I go over in depth with my clients during one-on-one consultations.
One powerful topic I always return to is the connection between your gut microbiome and your brain. It’s one of the strongest and most important systems in the body. Equally essential are your liver and how clean it is. When I tell people they might need to cleanse their liver 25 times, spaced two weeks apart, they’re shocked. But the truth is: if your liver is clean and healthy, your immune system becomes unstoppable.
Sadly, many people’s livers are overwhelmed. And when the liver can’t detox, the body tries other routes—like sweating through the skin, our largest organ, or pushing toxins out in more extreme ways.
And yes—let’s talk about the enema. It’s a powerful and often overlooked tool in body cleansing. I know it’s not a popular topic, but it should be as normal as brushing your teeth. What it helps with… again, a whole other chapter (or consultation).
I hope this article gave you something to think about. Maybe a little nudge to reflect on your own health. The real question is: what can you start doing today for your body?
With gratitude and respect, Jakub Karásek, MBA et LL.M.
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“Cancer.” It’s a word doctors came up with and love to use. Personally, I just call them “growths” in the body. Why? That’s a longer conversation. But let’s start with this: there was a time when doctors wanted to remove seven of my organs. Yes, you read that right—seven. My official diagnosis was stage 4 cancer, advanced, with metastases throughout my body. The largest growth was 13 cm, and there were several more around 5 cm each. The doctors told me I wouldn’t live more than a month. That’s why I feel called to write this.
In that moment, I made a choice: I would either die, or I would heal—but I knew one thing for sure: no one would cut into me. I won’t lie—my emotions were all over the place before I made that decision. I went through the full spectrum of human feeling. But when I finally decided that I wouldn’t let anyone operate on me, I felt an almost shocking sense of peace. You can call it what you want, but for me, it was the voice of my soul, whispering: “Jakub, give us time. If we have time, we can do this.” And I listened.
I’m writing this for anyone who finds themselves—or might one day find themselves—at a similar crossroads. There are two big forces that come crashing in: your own fear, and the influence of others, especially family and friends. Everyone around you suddenly becomes an expert on what you should do. But the truth is—none of them are in your shoes. Sure, it might affect them emotionally—they may be your partner, child, or parent—but at the end of the day, you are the one who has to make the choice. And what choice is that?
The one that is truly right for you.
How do you know what that is? Do you just follow everyone’s advice? Or the doctors, for whom you’re often just a case number and a stranger? What if everything they say is wrong—for you?
What if this whole situation is a test designed just for you, not your family or your circle of advisors?
What if you are the infinite being here? The one who can choose to step into your power, face this head-on, and pass the test? Or... do you hand that power away, follow someone else’s path, and live with their choices?
Yes, it’s easier—more comfortable even—to hand responsibility to someone else. To say, “Well, the doctor told me…” But the universe doesn’t work that way. When you give your power away, you’re no longer creating your life. And in my experience, that doesn’t end well.
Have you ever thought about cause and effect from the universe’s perspective? That’s a whole other conversation for another time. Here’s one thing I know: what you think about, you attract. You create it. That’s why I urge people to be careful with their thoughts. If you constantly focus on fear and negativity, you invite it in. But if your thoughts are positive or at least neutral, you give your body a much better chance.
Looking back, I see now: cancer came into my life to teach me something important. It was a message meant just for me. And that’s what I want to pass on: you alone bear the consequences of your choices, whatever they are.
If I can offer one piece of advice, it’s this: listen to your body. Your body is always with you. It knows what it needs. It wants you to thrive.
If you’re curious about my story, I’ll tell you this: I changed everything. I sold my home, packed up, and moved to the Caribbean—Honduras. A fresh start. Because I asked myself: How badly do I want to live? And what am I willing to do for it? How far outside your comfort zone are you willing to go? How strong is your faith in yourself? How deeply do you honor your own being?
When was the last time you thanked your body—for being there, for keeping you going?
I remember crawling four meters on all fours, from the couch to the bathroom, urinating blood and clots. That was the moment I truly grasped how miraculous our body is. What it can do—if we give it care, time, and attention. Now, I ask my body each day:
“What would you like to eat today?”
“What possibilities can we open together today?”
Gratitude and self-recognition—that, to me, is one of the deepest realizations you can have. After all, who are you with your entire life? Yourself.
But most of us forget that. We take it for granted. I don’t anymore. I learned it the hard way—by crashing into the wall. But now, I’m grateful for that crash. So here’s a shoutout to your amazing bodies—thank them, honor them. They work for you every day, whether you’re aware of it or not.
I’m grateful I can now share what I’ve learned with people who genuinely want to change. And that’s the thing—many say they want it, but don’t act. I spent 12–15 hours a day for nearly three years figuring out what my body needed and how to help it heal.
If you think you can reverse something that built up over years in just a month—you’re mistaken. True detox and regeneration can take years. But ask yourself—isn’t a few years of work worth a second chance at life? I’ll leave that answer to you.
How far can healing take you—beyond the limits of this reality? With deep respect and gratitude,Jakub Karásek, MBA et LL.M.
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Most people don’t realize it, but we all trade and negotiate every single day. From early childhood, we learn to get what we want. Kids negotiate with parents, with teachers, with each other — and while it might look like “just playing,” it’s actually their first lessons in business communication.
I love watching children figure out these little trades. One kid wants what another has, so they start negotiating — sometimes sweetly, sometimes sneakily. They offer, they bargain, they test the value of what’s being exchanged. What’s especially fascinating is how they decide what something is worth. It’s all about perception: how much do they want it, and what are they willing to give in return?
I’ll give you a fun example. A few years ago, I was in Egypt with my daughter, who was seven at the time. She found a towel she really liked, but the vendor wanted €20 for it — and I had only given her €8 to spend. She came to me, a bit frustrated, and asked what she should do. I told her, “Okay, write your offer in the sand. Show him what you’re willing to pay.”
So she did. She knelt down and drew “€1” in the sand with her finger. The vendor looked stunned at first, but then he smiled — and just like that, the game was on. What followed was a full hour of back-and-forth, hand gestures, laughter, and bargaining. In the end, she walked away with the towel, and he walked away with €8 and a great story. Both of them won.
The point? Real experience teaches more than any theory. No one can take it away from you — and often, the best teachers are the moments life throws at you unexpectedly.
Over the past 20+ years in business and management, I’ve come to believe this: if you want to get better at trading — at negotiating, selling, influencing — you need to do it consciously. You need to notice what you’re doing, why you’re doing it, and how you're doing it. That kind of awareness gives you a serious edge. It helps you recognize your position, adjust your strategy, and use every tool available — from intuition to charm to subtle influence.
And here's the thing: you can train this every day. Every time you talk to someone, make a decision, or try to influence an outcome — you're practicing. And if you're not training regularly, don't be surprised if your results aren't where you'd like them to be.
There are many other factors to consider too: efficiency, effort, environment, timing, your strategy, your product. For example — is it better to sell one product for $1 million, or the same product to 100 people for $10,000 each? That depends on your goals, your market, and of course, your experience. But also, it depends on your mindset.
Because if you can’t picture yourself doing it, you won’t. Period.
Let me give you a wild example. I once got involved in a deal where someone in Dubai wanted to sell 10,000 Bitcoins — at $70,000 each. That’s about $7 billion. Now ask yourself: could you walk into a negotiation like that? If your gut says “Yes, let’s go,” then you’re already halfway there. But if your brain immediately jumps in with reasons why it’s impossible — you’re also right. Your mindset defines your ceiling.
In my view, nothing happens by chance. Everything unfolds the way it’s meant to. And if you’re open to it, you can use tools like visualization and intention-setting to shape what happens next. That's a whole other topic, but it ties back to this: the more you develop your skills and awareness, the more likely you are to create the outcomes you want — even if they seem beyond the limits of this reality.
So I’ll leave you with this:
What would your life look like if you knew that you’re negotiating every day — and started doing it on purpose?
Because whether you like it or not… you already are.
With respect and gratitude, Jakub Karásek, MBA et LL.M.
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I have over 20 years of commercial and managerial experience. Today, I decided I'd give back something to those among you who are in charge of something. A managerial role has to be about processes – managing, optimizing them, and serving the people you are managing. I preach the mantra that a manager doesn't work but manages a process. And to manage a process, one should have a bird's eye view from the top and be in a position to keep an eye on the different processes one is managing.
When the manager gets too involved in the nitty-gritty details, they start losing sight of the bigger picture and can miss process flaws. It’s not to imply that everybody is necessarily suited for leading or for management, either. It’s great when the business brings in an empathetic person for the management role – someone who knows what he’s doing and, ideally, someone who’s done the entire process he will manage through from the beginning, bottom-up, as the old cliche goes. That way, he’s imbued with the practicality of reality, instead of the theory that the business requires. The ideal managerial candidates, I think, are those who within the organization are "problem people."
Because they are the ones who decide what can be optimized, what can be done in another way, what can be unnecessary in their professional experience with existing procedures. True, also an issue of who the owners or managers of the business are, and whether they have an interest in building the business, or just in maintaining their cozy job and pay. Depending on the business size, depending also on what abilities, powers, and duties every one of them have – or as I use in crisis management – what they pay them for. Those are generally the source of interesting discussions.
The other key thing is the firm's role substitutability dependent on its size, as well as priorities. The managers should be cycled through departments. It is not pleasant for them because it causes them to adapt and master the newer aspects, but it provides the firm with stability, expansion, role substitutability, as well as increased creativity.
It is fascinating to see management deal with his/her subordinates and establish their strengths and weaknesses – how they complement and clash with each other. It can be honed with practice, personal traits, and sometimes analyzing the manager's ego and what makes him/her an effective team player. Depending on the business's scale, having clearly stated visions, goals, and values is also advantageous. These can function to provide direction to the business when developing or increasing in size once they have been shared throughout the business.
If you wish to view the past and the results – glance through financial statements. To view the future of the business – observe the nature of the people who work in the business and the way they function. That will reveal everything. To business owners who claim they have an efficient business, here's an easy test: Does the business stay the same, worsen, or improve when the owner returns after being absent for a year?
If worse, your fault for not assembling an effective team. If it is similar, both your fault as well as your people's – for no change is being pursued.
If it is enhanced, credit your people – praise them. The same is true when you are an executive or middle manager. For being able to make progress and development, the executive should have clear tasks, means, as well as enterprise-internal or external resources in order to be capable of achieving the established goal. When the executive has no goals but not means through which they can be accomplished, then goals are not attainable – and it is wiser to declare simply: “Boss, I will not do that.”
The other big item is monitoring your employees' turnover – how stable your work environment is – and having conversations with your employees, as their manager, regarding how they're doing and whether or not they're considering leaving. It's always easier to transfer an already great worker from one project to another or re-engage their passion than to lose them. It always takes more money to recruit and train someone new than to retain someone already adding value. Here, I recommend that managers learn about such tools as career anchors and use them for the firm's as well as the team's advantage – amongst other such tools. For process management, keep learning about personal development, sales psychology, personality psychology, legal issues, and master what your core competence is. Know about what your weak areas are – hire individuals who are competent in such areas more than yourself – and channel the process in the direction of your desired outcome.
It is equally wise to be vigilant about workaholics in your business and have the chat with them – about avoiding burn-out. Experience is the greatest teacher, albeit not necessarily reproducible. I just wanted to note some specific items in this blog. Hopefully, something in here proved useful to you.
Jakub Karásek, MBA and LL.M
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If I came to know that I just have one month of life remaining, what would I do? To whom would I dedicate the remaining time? Now in our modern age, in our hectic lifestyle, no human being pays much attention to such questions. I have actually lived such an experience—I realized it from the physicians who told me that surviving over a month for me was not possible. They told me about the extraction of seven of my organs.Try for an instant just to imagine yourself in your shoes—and then ask: where would I be spending my time?To your family. To yourself or your employer. To your kids.
The decision is yours. No other person will live your life for you, and with every passing moment not only is it over forever, but also, it is bringing you closer from birth to death. That's just the way of things. Something worth consideration, don't you agree?I don't have a precise answer in the way that I don't have separate seconds.
Are you investing your time in something nourishing or something draining?
And who other than you can make such change?
You're the unlimited being who makes day-to-day choices regarding where your time goes. Indeed, such is the nature of life – compelling us in some direction and into some commitment or role. But what if you begin to do things your way?
I know, right? Everybody always needs something from you. Your employer, your spouse, your family. Ask yourself, in your hearts of hearts,
Do I actually have what I desire?
Congratulations if your response is yes.
And if the answer is no, congratulations again—for the mere realization that something in your life doesn't feel right for you, that you do not yearn for it, or that it brings you excessive stress or misery is a giant step forward.
It is such an empowering realization because it opens the door for questioning: Is the time right for me to dismantle and rebuild something in myself?
Yes, I said that right—break down and rebuild.
Because just as you have brought about this situation within yourself, so too can you change it—if no longer desired.
Yes, that will be embarrassing.
It will hurt.
It may not appeal to everybody.
But at the end of the day…
You are the person I love the most.
You're on.
At the end of your life, on your deathbed, will be you alone, not all the people who told you what to do or how to live.
That is why becoming aware of such things is so crucial, being attuned to your soul and your highest self—are other human beings going to have anything positive to say about that?
Those are just external winds—they blow in and out.
We are affected by other individuals and surroundings.
How old are your parents?
When did you last have the opportunity to sit down with them?
Do you know how long they have remaining?
And what do they need to hear as they leave the world?
And do they know already?
Or are you procrastinating—"I will do it later, I’ll go visit them later, I’ll think about it later"?
You can try using that line.
You will have given your everything.
Or perhaps not?
The same principle holds for your family as well—but in reverse. Time is something that you sell for your employer.
You can’t get it back.
It is your option, from day to day, how much time is spent with whom.
How much of your time is spent just for yourself?
One of the things that I discuss with customers is time management and how to prioritize.
There are 7 days * 24 hours = 168 hours in a week.
If you sleep 8 hours every night, then that will be 56 hours of sleeping every week.
You have 112 hours available for everything else.
What will you do with that time?
How many hours do you spend working?
How about for yourself? How many in family? How will you distribute it in order for your life to have meaning? Great questions, incidentally, if you'd like to have a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle. Unless you ask yourself these kinds of questions, you can find yourself with a life that wasn't what you really desired. And the results of that? You most likely already know them yourself—either directly or through other observations. I'm thankful that I can assist my clients in discovering their own solutions—because it is their time and their life. If your blog made you consider this question of time, then I'm happy I could assist. If not, that's okay too—you don't necessarily have to agree with everything. The approach is to feel what actually works for you and what doesn't. With respect and gratitude You deserve in life exactly what I wish.
Jakub Karásek, MBA and LL.M.