Helping folks with practical tips to manage themselves better
December 31, 2022
Some days back, a dear friend shared on WhatsApp a pdf write-up on nine Japanese concepts we should know. Japanese culture blends tradition with modernity and the nine concepts presented represent wisdom that is essential for anyone living a graceful, balanced, and Read more…
December 30, 2022
This is something I tell many teammates to help them make better decisions, especially when they are unsure. Imagine being one level higher up in the hierarchy and ask yourself, ” If I were in my boss’ shoes right now, what Read more…
December 29, 2022
In many workplaces, we come across people with lots of experience. People who claim they have ten or twenty years of experience in some domain. But when you engage with them at a deeper level, you quickly realize that their Read more…
December 28, 2022
In most workplaces, there are those who achieve good results consistently and those who struggle. But unfortunately, the folks who struggle tend to think that the people who get better results are naturally more talented and competent than them. Sadly, Read more…
December 27, 2022
In life and career, we all encounter situations where we have to make choices that feel exciting and uncomfortable simultaneously. Uncomfortable because we have to deal with short-term pain, inconvenience, or risk in making a choice. Some typical examples that Read more…
December 26, 2022
Sharing this weekend story via Thank Your Stars ……. Once upon a time there was a seed buried in the mud. It was in dark blackness. It was cold and wet. It shivered. It was just plain no fun. It Read more…
December 25, 2022
You have made it. Accomplishment of any sort is a wonderful feeling. It fills us with a sense of being worthy, fuelling a feeling of happiness. But, there is an issue. Achievement feels great, but only for a brief moment. Read more…
December 24, 2022
Steve Jobs once said – “That’s been one of my mantras – focus and simplicity. Simple can be harder than complex: you have to work hard to get your thinking clean and make it simple. But it’s worth it in the Read more…
December 23, 2022
Here is a simple mental exercise. Think back and make a list of the worst decisions you’ve made so far in your life or career. What is common with all these? I am willing to wager that almost all of Read more…
December 22, 2022
What makes for an ideal new-age knowledge worker? I was discussing this idea with my nephew recently, and my view was that being well-balanced is an important character trait. Workplaces today demand that we are all efficient in what we Read more…
