With the US Open in full swing, imagine watching the perfect tennis match. Every serve lands exactly where intended, every smash is returned, and every ball stays perfectly within the lines. No unforced errors, no frustration, no nerves. Doesn’t that sound perfect… for about a minute? What makes tennis, and sports in general, so compelling is that they aren’t perfect. We know how hard the athletes have worked to get there and admire the talent and endurance behind every point. We share their...

Last week we were flying back to the United States. As we were about to board our plane, I noticed something: a little library inviting travelers to take a book and leave a book. It is an exchange tradition I really enjoy in my neighborhood in California. Typically found in streets with plenty of pedestrians, these little book stations work as simple exchange points. You take a book and bring one back another time, or leave a book you have finished for someone else to enjoy. But the little...

There is a habit in California, and probably in other parts of the USA as well, that I really appreciate. People leave items outside their homes for others to take and put a sign FOR FREE. Sometimes you come across valuable things: a luxury golf bag, baby gear in perfect condition, furniture, or toys. A beautiful tradition of giving things a second life. But sometimes… people also use it as a way to get rid of their garbage. A couple of weeks ago, I spotted a fridge with a large sign: FOR...