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IOL News
2 days ago
- General
- IOL News
To read a book is such delight: A Journey Through Words, Fear and Becoming
Whispers Within the Pages Between the covers of stories not my own, I discovered mirrors. Books helped me name fear, reframe growth and slowly write myself into a more intentional narrative. As a child, I memorised a simple line: 'To read a book is such delight.' That innocent joy—the thrill of flipping open a new world—still sparks something inside me. But over the past 18 months, reading and writing about transformation has shown me that books aren't just delightful. They're catalytic. They've pushed me to confront fear, question long-held beliefs, and begin rewriting my own story. Have you ever stumbled upon a sentence so true it stopped you in your tracks, made your heart race, and your thoughts scramble to catch up? When was the last time a book helped you challenge something you believed—about yourself, about the world, or about what's truly possible? Or a story that made you see yourself differently, even just a little? This journey? Far from smooth. There were days when the words wouldn't come and self-doubt shouted louder than any spark of inspiration. I remember one afternoon, staring at a blank page, paralysed by the whisper: 'Who do you think you are to write this?' But I've learned that it's often the difficult days that teach us the most. They show us who we are when everything feels uncertain. Each book became a mirror, a map, a compass. They challenged me to rethink what's possible, to sit with discomfort, and to welcome change—even when it felt like the ground beneath me was shifting. Here are 10 lines from books that became guideposts along my path of fear, growth, and becoming: 1. Outlive by Peter Attia "Longevity is not just about adding years to life, but life to years." What does it mean to truly live, not merely survive? 2. Belonging: Finding Tribes of Meaning by Alison Weihe "We all crave connection; belonging is the soil where growth takes root." Where do you find your tribe? 3. Living on Earth by Peter Godfrey-Smith "We are the earth's story, written in flesh and breath." How connected do you feel to the world around you? 4. Optimal by Daniel Goleman & Cary Cherniss "Emotional intelligence is the compass that guides us through life's storms." How well do you navigate your inner world? 5. The Four-Way Path by Francesc Miralles & Hector Garcia "Happiness blooms where purpose, love, and hope intertwine." What fuels your happiness? 6. The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins "You can't control others, but you can master your response." How often do you choose your reaction over impulse? 7. Nervous System Reset by Jessica Maguire "Healing begins when we learn to soothe our own nervous system." What calms you when life feels overwhelming? 8. AI and the Human Spirit by Sameer Rawjee "Technology should amplify our humanity, not replace it." How do you balance technology with your inner life? 9. The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates "Empowering others is the surest path to lifting ourselves." How do you lift those around you? 10. Six Scorched Roses by Carissa Broadbent "Love and sacrifice are the twin flames that ignite resilience." What sacrifices have shaped your strength? Bonus: The Next Conversation by Jefferson Fisher "Every dialogue is a chance to rewrite your story." What conversations have changed your life? These lines have been my compass, steady through the storms, illuminating the path ahead. What about you? Which words have shifted your thinking, or moved you closer to who you're becoming? Reading a book is a delight. But living its lessons? That's transformation. So the next time a line reaches out and grabs you—hold onto it. Let it unravel you, rebuild you, remind you who you truly are. Books may not have all the answers, but sometimes, they ask exactly the right questions. And maybe, that's where the real magic begins.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
SOLLUM TECHNOLOGIES PARTNERS WITH OPTIMAL TO ADVANCE AI GREENHOUSE CONTROL
BRINGING TOGETHER DYNAMIC LIGHTING AND AI CLIMATE CONTROL FOR NEXT-LEVEL PRECISION CEA MONTRÉAL and LONDON, June 10, 2025 /CNW/ - Sollum Technologies is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Optimal, a leader in AI greenhouse control. This collaboration integrates Sollum's 100% dynamic LED lighting with Optimal's AI climate and irrigation control platform, enabling growers to precisely execute their desired growing strategy under rapidly changing weather conditions. "Growers today use Optimal to create their desired climate conditions without spending hours adjusting settings," said Dave Hunter, CEO and Founder of Optimal. "With Optimal, growers spend less than 10 minutes per week on climate and irrigation control, yet achieve higher yield, quality, and energy efficiency. Lighting is one of the most powerful levers in a greenhouse. Integrating with Sollum's dynamic LEDs gives our AI the flexibility to adjust that lever in real time. It's a natural extension of our platform." By integrating with Sollum's proprietary SUN as a Service® platform, Optimal's AI anticipates the impact of light and balances it with climate and irrigation in real time. Optimal's AI seamlessly updates settings in the grower's existing control computer. The result for growers is a fully automated system that precisely executes their growing strategy 24/7 across lighting, climate, and irrigation. "Our dynamic lighting solution was built to adapt — and this partnership takes that adaptability to the next level," said François R.-Moisan, co-founder and CTO at Sollum Technologies. "By connecting with Optimal's decision-making engine, our platform becomes even more responsive to crop needs. Together, we're providing growers with a seamless and intelligent way to optimize production." To learn more about Sollum's dynamic LED solution, please contact: USA: Matthew Bonavita, Vice President of Sales (mobile: +1 (919) 413-0365) Canada: Jon Adams, Vice President of Sales (mobile: +1 (905) 321-6855) To learn more about Optimal Climate and Irrigation, please contact: Dave Hunter, CEO and Founder (mobile: +447872956856) About Sollum Technologies Sollum Technologies designed the only 100% dynamic LED lighting solution that modulates the full spectrum of the Sun's natural light to illuminate closed environments such as greenhouses, research centers and laboratories. Sollum's award-winning, turnkey solution consists of internet of things, AI-powered light fixtures that are controlled by Sollum's proprietary SUN as a Service® cloud platform. Sollum's distinctive proposition is a fully scalable cleantech solution that evolves with business needs and multi-zone light management, with each zone benefiting from automatic dimming of an unlimited number of light recipes; this is why it provides unparalleled value in terms of energy savings and, additionally for greenhouse growers, increased productivity, and superior produce quality. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Montréal (Québec, Canada), where its design, development, and manufacturing activities are concentrated, and has representative offices in Leamington (Ontario, Canada) and Atlanta (Georgia, USA). For more information, visit About Optimal Optimal develops AI–powered software that helps growers achieve higher yield, product quality, and production reliability under rapidly changing conditions. Optimal's team comes from leading AI institutions including Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and Airbus Defence and Space. Optimal has customers in Europe and North America. Learn more at ©2025 Sollum Technologies. All rights reserved. SUN as a Service, SUNaaS, LED by nature, SF-E2, SF-ONE, SF-PRO, SF-MAX, S.E.A.R.C.H. and the Sollum logo are registered or trademarks of Sollum Technologies View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Sollum Technologies View original content to download multimedia:
Cision Canada
4 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
SOLLUM TECHNOLOGIES PARTNERS WITH OPTIMAL TO ADVANCE AI GREENHOUSE CONTROL
MONTRÉAL and LONDON, June 10, 2025 /CNW/ - Sollum Technologies is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Optimal, a leader in AI greenhouse control. This collaboration integrates Sollum's 100% dynamic LED lighting with Optimal's AI climate and irrigation control platform, enabling growers to precisely execute their desired growing strategy under rapidly changing weather conditions. "Growers today use Optimal to create their desired climate conditions without spending hours adjusting settings," said Dave Hunter, CEO and Founder of Optimal. "With Optimal, growers spend less than 10 minutes per week on climate and irrigation control, yet achieve higher yield, quality, and energy efficiency. Lighting is one of the most powerful levers in a greenhouse. Integrating with Sollum's dynamic LEDs gives our AI the flexibility to adjust that lever in real time. It's a natural extension of our platform." By integrating with Sollum's proprietary SUN as a Service® platform, Optimal's AI anticipates the impact of light and balances it with climate and irrigation in real time. Optimal's AI seamlessly updates settings in the grower's existing control computer. The result for growers is a fully automated system that precisely executes their growing strategy 24/7 across lighting, climate, and irrigation. "Our dynamic lighting solution was built to adapt — and this partnership takes that adaptability to the next level," said François R.-Moisan, co-founder and CTO at Sollum Technologies. "By connecting with Optimal's decision-making engine, our platform becomes even more responsive to crop needs. Together, we're providing growers with a seamless and intelligent way to optimize production." To learn more about Sollum's dynamic LED solution, please contact: USA: Matthew Bonavita, Vice President of Sales (mobile: +1 (919) 413-0365) Canada: Jon Adams, Vice President of Sales (mobile: +1 (905) 321-6855) To learn more about Optimal Climate and Irrigation, please contact: Dave Hunter, CEO and Founder (mobile: +447872956856) About Sollum Technologies Sollum Technologies designed the only 100% dynamic LED lighting solution that modulates the full spectrum of the Sun's natural light to illuminate closed environments such as greenhouses, research centers and laboratories. Sollum's award-winning, turnkey solution consists of internet of things, AI-powered light fixtures that are controlled by Sollum's proprietary SUN as a Service® cloud platform. Sollum's distinctive proposition is a fully scalable cleantech solution that evolves with business needs and multi-zone light management, with each zone benefiting from automatic dimming of an unlimited number of light recipes; this is why it provides unparalleled value in terms of energy savings and, additionally for greenhouse growers, increased productivity, and superior produce quality. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Montréal (Québec, Canada), where its design, development, and manufacturing activities are concentrated, and has representative offices in Leamington (Ontario, Canada) and Atlanta (Georgia, USA). For more information, visit About Optimal Optimal develops AI–powered software that helps growers achieve higher yield, product quality, and production reliability under rapidly changing conditions. Optimal's team comes from leading AI institutions including Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and Airbus Defence and Space. Optimal has customers in Europe and North America. Learn more at SOURCE Sollum Technologies
Bloomberg
03-03-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Sweden's Alecta Sees Returns Decline in Flagship Optimal Fund
Swedish pension group Alecta saw full-year returns at its flagship fund decline by nearly two percentage points in 2024, weighed down by the relative underperformance of its fixed income and alternative asset portfolios. The Optimal defined contribution pension fund delivered returns of 6.8% over the course of 2024 compared to 8.7% a year earlier, the group said in a statement on Monday. Annual returns on its equity portfolio totaled 9.6% while interest-bearing assets and alternatives came in at 1.3% and 5.1%, respectively.
