Of Komodo dragons and iguanas

Critical thinking: Having spent 35 years of his life in the trading and distribution business, the writer, who is the founder of the Silkygirl brand, says thinking strategically without emotions is crucial to survive in business.

IT is a calm and cool morning in Bali after three days of continuous rain. Sitting on the terrace facing the swimming pool and the ocean with a cigar in hand, one can easily forget that there is a world full of problems awaiting on the other side.

Maybe seeing the Komodo dragons in Komodo National Park just a few days earlier have made me wonder about civilisation and our existence on earth. Reportedly one of the few surviving creatures from the dinosaur era millions of years ago, Komodo dragons are the biggest lizards in the world. Carnivorous with a venomous bite, they can grow up to three meters in length and can live up to 60 years.