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Month: March 2021

Know The Backwards Law

Backwards Law

I learned how to swim when I was in my early thirties. Swimming was one skill I struggled with learning because I had a mortal fear of drowning !! So despite whatever the swimming coach tried to teach me, for Read more…


Don’t Break The Chain

It is a scientific truth that water becomes steam when it is heated to 100 degrees centigrade. Now imagine we put some water in a container and put it on a stove, and just as the water is heating up, Read more…


Three Ideas

I was in a mentoring conversation yesterday with a friend, and there was an exchange of some very nice ideas. I am sharing three nuggets I and my friend uncovered through the chat. Action leads to confidence. But many times, Read more…


Don’t Get Trapped In The “When I Have Enough” Syndrome

When I have enough

A dear friend of mine practices tithing, and a few years back he introduced me to this good habit. He taught me that giving is an attitude that I must inculcate proactively. When we got discussing this subject, he shared Read more…


Guard Your Peace

Guard Your Peace

Sometimes when dealing with people, you could encounter situations where you are not sure of the right thing to do. You are stuck between two conflicting choices. If you say something, it could potentially offend the other person and stress Read more…


Don’t Have Too Many Open Contracts

contracts

A few weeks back, I came across this riveting quote by Naval Ravikant that was very profound. It reads, ” desire is a contract that you make with yourself to be unhappy until you get what you want.” Inspiration, like Read more…


Start With “I Understand” When Handling Objections

In many interpersonal situations in our life, we encounter objections or pushbacks. You finish your sales pitch, and your prospect says your product is too expensive. You leave a dinner plate on the table, and your spouse says you are Read more…


Your Worst Days Reveal Your Strength

worst days

All of us have three types of days. Days when something super positive happens, and you are thrilled. You crack a big deal, or you discover some solution to a long-standing problem. Days when everything happens, as usual, nothing good, Read more…


Saying NO Is Good Skill To Have

Saying NO

A colleague and I were in a business planning discussion, and we got discussing a common challenge many of us encounter. We are constantly overloaded with priorities, and most days, it feels as if 13-14 hours are not enough to Read more…


Don’t Join The 99 Club

99 club

Somewhere in India, centuries ago, there was once a very spiritual king who was yearning for true happiness despite a life of luxury. He felt something missing in his life. The King enjoyed traveling his kingdom incognito, and during one Read more…