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Ricardo Vargas, PhD
Ricardo Vargas, PhD
Global authority in project, portfolio and risk management
February 16, 2026 Β· 9:43 AMOpen link β†—View on Instagram β†—

Good morning! First of all: Happy Carnival! πŸŽ‰ A special greeting to my Brazilian community celebrating this incredible moment of the year inspired by Carnival in Brazil. And, inspired by this, today in my #5minpodcast I talk about something we often overlook in projects: the importance of celebration. Carnival is one of the world’s greatest cultural celebrations. It’s music, color, creativity, and joy. But behind the parades and performances, there are months of planning, coordination, and hard work. And that’s exactly how projects work. Projects demand discipline, resilience, and continuous effort. Teams face risks, changes, pressure, and tight deadlines. But when a milestone is reached, what do we usually do? We move on to the next challenge. We rarely stop to celebrate. That’s the mistake. 🎯 Celebration is not a distraction. It is part of the process. 🎧 Listen to the full episode and reflect on why celebrating progress is essential for sustained performance: https://ricardo-vargas.com/podcasts/ Ricardo #Leadership #ProjectManagement #Motivation