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La persévérance,

le secret de tous les triomphes.

– Victor Hugo

”Un leader est meilleur lorsqu'on sait à peine qu'il existe, pas si bon quand les gens lui obéissent et l'acclament, pire quand ils le méprisent. Mais d'un bon leader qui parle peu, quand son travail est fait, son objectif accompli, ils diront: 'Nous l'avons fait nous-mêmes.'

- Lao Tseu

About

I am Thomas Masurel, a devoted family man, and passionate Chief Information Officer. I am fortunate to balance my life between the fast-paced rhythm of Paris and the serene haven of Normandy. There, nature and tranquillity help me find the necessary balance between my professional responsibilities, personal life, and passions.

This blog is a space where I share my diverse reflections, passions, questions (and sometimes answers), as well as my worldview. Here, you will find an eclectic mix of my interests, thoughts, and discoveries.

My journey has been marked by an incessant quest for quality, perseverance, and innovation, values that I integrate into both my professional and personal life. As a CIO, my mission is to develop and implement flexible technologies to optimize operations and enhance customer experience. Together with my team, we constantly explore how technology can drive innovation and support brand strategy.

Passionate about education, hiking, philosophy, technology, classical music, jazz, and rock, I strive to maintain a balance between action and reflection, integrity and spontaneity, nature and technology. Inspired by resilient and honorable historical figures, I aim to embody these values in my leadership, parenting, and daily life.

I like the motto « Climb Higher, Reach Farther, Be Better, » as it reflects my constant aspiration to improve and reach new heights. Through this blog, I hope to share this quest for excellence, perseverance, sharing, and innovation with you.

Thank you for joining me on this adventure.

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Le succès n’est pas final, l’échec n’est pas fatal : c’est le courage de continuer qui compte.

– Winston Churchill

Il n’est pas nécessaire d’espérer pour entreprendre, ni de réussir pour persévérer.
– Saint Thomas More

Pour être libre, il faut savoir.
– François-Xavier Clément

People don’t change. You know that. Times, they do.
– John Wick

Don’t waste your time or time will waste you.
– Matthew Bellamy (Muse)

Le pessimisme est d’humeur ; l’optimisme est de volonté.
– Alain

N’oubliez pas l’hospitalité; quelques-uns en la pratiquant ont, à leur insu, logé des anges.
– Hébreux 13:2

Être philosophe, c’est se situer au sein du chaos primordial et s’y sentir bien.
– Ludwig Wittgenstein

Ah ! la vie est difficile ! – Comparée à quoi?
– Jean Yanne

Il n’est pas de problème dont une absence de solution ne finisse par venir à bout.
– Henri Queuille

Il n’y a pas de pire injustice que de traiter également les êtres inégaux
– Aristote

Plus vous pouvez regarder loin dans le passé, plus vous pouvez regarder loin dans l’avenir
– Chruchill

Si deux hommes sont d’accord sur tout, c’est qu’un seul des deux pense.
– Lyndon B. Johnson

“La perfection est atteinte, non pas lorsqu’il n’y a plus rien à ajouter, mais lorsqu’il n’y a plus rien à retirer.”

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry