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THINKDROP 29: What Is Wealth, Really?
“But what is wealth, really?”
One quiet question, one ride across Hong Kong, and a moment of clarity.
In this edition of Thinkdrop, Pierre breaks down 7 types of wealth that go far beyond money — and why they matter now more than ever.

Pierre Stanghellini
11 hours ago4 min read


THINKDROP 28: Humility as Business Model
In a world where leadership is often loud, fast, and fueled by ego, this article offers a radical shift: what if humility was the real strategy?
Discover five ways to lead with quiet strength, and a true story of how respect — not hype — can take you from a Michelin-starred kitchen to the best Wagyu beef in Australia.
The final Thinkdrop of 2025 is a call to build differently.

Pierre Stanghellini
Dec 22, 20257 min read


THINKDROP 27: Choose your Swim technic!
Not every founder swims freestyle.
In business — like in Le Grand Bleu — the most powerful techniques are often instinctive, rule-breaking, and unteachable.
This Thinkdrop explores why doing things your own way — even if no one understands your stroke — might just be your greatest strength.

Pierre Stanghellini
Dec 9, 20255 min read


THINKDROP 25: NO! I won't quote Steve!
Everyone quotes Jobs. Few build like him. This new Thinkdrop dares you to ditch lazy inspiration and create something original.

Pierre Stanghellini
Nov 24, 20254 min read


THINKDROP 24: Of the importance of Values
A reflection on why values matter in business, leadership, and life — and how they become your internal compass when the world pulls you off track. Not religious, not moralistic — just anchored.

Pierre Stanghellini
Nov 18, 20255 min read


THINKDROP 21: Being more Freddie than Bruno.
In business and creation, you can be Bruno — polished, perfect, predictable.
Or you can be Freddie — raw, alive, unforgettable.
This Thinkdrop explores the courage to be unrepeatable: to build movements instead of markets, to lead with emotion instead of execution, and to choose truth over polish — even if it means being misunderstood by the majority.
Because perfection is replaceable.
But truth — even cracked, even loud — echoes forever.

Pierre Stanghellini
Oct 19, 20254 min read


THINKDROP 20: Perception is a liar!
What feels risky, costly, or successful in business… often isn’t. Discover the 5 biggest perception traps entrepreneurs fall into.

Pierre Stanghellini
Oct 14, 20255 min read


THINKDROP 15: Hold the line
In a world chasing hacks and hype, routine is the real flex. This THINKDROP dives into the power of holding steady—how five icons used daily discipline to beat boredom, defy chaos, and build greatness contre vents et marées. It's not about motivation. It's about rhythm.

Pierre Stanghellini
Sep 8, 20256 min read
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