In 1990, John and Karen Lewis bought 1,000 acres of Costa Rican rainforest to stop it being logged; the reserve now shelters monkeys, sloths and over 300 bird species

John and Karen Lewis bought Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula rainforest in 1990. They built a lodge and school, benefiting local residents and wildlife. The reserve became a vital buffer for Corcovado National Park. In 2013, a conservation easement ensured permanent protection for the land. This project demonstrates successful long-term private conservation efforts.

Tata to develop air taxi in India; expected to take flight in 2 years

Tata Elxsi has announced a strategic partnership with Sarla Aviation to create the innovative Shunya eVTOL aircraft, designed to accommodate six passengers. The aircraft is targeted to achieve its inaugural flight within a two-year timeframe. Their collaboration will emphasise avionics, software integration, and essential digital engineering for the flight. Following the initial flight tests, they…

In 2016, Frank and Monica Woll bought two tiny Florida Keys islands for semi-retirement; hurricanes soon washed away much of them

Retiring in the serene Florida Keys, Frank and Monica Woll found their dream islands, but they soon realized the threat of hurricanes loomed large. Committed to preserving their idyllic home, they tirelessly work to restore coastlines and plant mangroves by hand. Their passion for environmental stewardship battles against the relentless forces of nature and the…

Shah Rukh Khan’s brutally honest success advice says it comes at the cost of peace: ‘I feel jealous of people who relax and rest’

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan believes success demands giving up comfort and embracing sacrifice. He stated that achieving goals requires a restless spirit and enduring discomfort. Khan admitted to envying those who could relax and rest, highlighting his own dedication. He described his routine as sleeping only four to five hours daily for work. This…

As a student, he wanted to make $10,000 a month by working just 5 minutes a day, his experiment made $3.2 million in 18 months; today Masayoshi Son is Japan’s richest person

Masayoshi Son’s early ambition involved making significant money with minimal daily effort. He developed an electronic translator which earned him millions and funded his future ventures. Son later founded SoftBank and made legendary investments in companies like Alibaba. His Vision Fund pursued massive technology investments, including a notable failure with WeWork. Now, Son focuses heavily…