When the Screen Went Quiet | Lessons from an AI Outage

Jahan Ghaemi

Published on: 30/07/2026

An unexpected AI outage became an invitation to slow down, enjoy a cup of coffee, and reflect on what truly keeps a business resilient. Technology helps, but gratitude, people, and awareness remain our strongest foundations.

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This Is NOT About Technology: The 91st Minute

Jahan Ghaemi

Published on: 13/07/2026

Watching the FIFA World Cup reminded me that one extra minute can change everything. In business, awareness helps us reclaim time, build stronger relationships, and make better decisions before the final whistle.

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This Is NOT About Technology: Who Sits Across From You?

Jahan Ghaemi

Published on: 10/07/2026

A conversation with an independent business owner and new research made me think about one simple question: Who sits across from you when the important decisions need another perspective? Sometimes growth begins with a conversation.

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This Is NOT About Technology: She Noticed the Phone

Jahan Ghaemi

Published on: 09/07/2026

A 12-year-old girl in British Columbia noticed something simple at her father’s workplace: sometimes the phone rang and nobody could answer. Her story raises a useful question for every small business—before asking how to use AI, what have we become

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