When I was a boy growing up in the turmoil of post-war Yugoslavia, I never imagined that an ordinary instrument would become a symbol of hope, resilience, and connection in my life. The title of my book, The Accordion Player, comes from a simple yet profound moment that shaped my journey and my outlook on life.

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I am truly touched by the numerous birthday wishes I received from all over the world across social media, emails, and other platforms. Your kind words and well wishes made my day extra special.

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I’m saying nothing new if I say there is change. And what happens when there is change?Change means something new is happening. And whenever we have something new, which some people consider it as a problem. “What are we going to do?”

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This week, we (the jewish people) build a house with an open door and a ceiling you can see through.That’s the central command of our holiday, Sukkot. We are told to leave the solidity of our homes—the strong walls, the locked doors, the guaranteed shelter—and to move into a sukkah, a temporary hut. It’s flimsy.

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Respect means to honor the fact that the other person is different. Respect differences brings benefits because you learn something new from a person who disagrees with you—something you would not learn if they thought like you. 

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The theory up to now prescribes putting a complementary team together. It repeats the mistake of putting decision-making first, before considering implementation.

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