Helping folks with practical tips to manage themselves better
August 11, 2023
Fear and anxiety are different emotions, yet we often mix them up. We all have a gut feeling when danger is near. Fear is that unconscious emotional response that kicks in to keep us safe. Anxiety, though, is not cut Read more…
August 9, 2023
In the knowledge era we are a part of today, we need to think of ourselves as a “product” with a functional utility value. In the long run, we might want the market to judge us based on our perceived Read more…
August 8, 2023
There’s a management adage that goes, “What doesn’t get scheduled doesn’t get done.” I often hear colleagues, friends, and peers complaining, “I really wanted to do a proper review, but I couldn’t find the time!” or “I’ve been wanting to Read more…
When it comes to the big stuff, leaders sometimes get all tight-fisted. They want to keep a close eye on the crucial parts of the job, and sometimes, they even want to do it all themselves. It’s like they’re thinking, Read more…
August 7, 2023
A King once dreamt that he was wandering alone in a dense forest. Intrigued and unsettled by this nocturnal vision, the King sensed an underlying message. He summoned two revered spiritual masters renowned for their skill in dream interpretation. As Read more…
August 6, 2023
I know how a product works, or I know the theory of music, or I understand the organizational politics- This is all KNOWLEDGE. I am good at programming, or I am very good at dealing with people, or I am Read more…
August 5, 2023
If you want to make the wrong decision, ask everyone. Naval Ravikant Decisions are the unit economics of life—choosing one thing is simultaneously the rejection of all other things. Knowledge not found in schools is the source of money Read more…
August 4, 2023
One version of confidence is: I’ve got this figured out. Another version is: I can figure this out. The first is arrogant and close-minded. The second is humble and open-minded. Be humble about what you know, but confident about what you can Read more…
August 3, 2023
A famous quote attributed to Benjamin Franklin captures the essence of learning in this way. Tell me, and I forget.Teach me, and I remember.Involve me, and I learn. I was reminded of this quote during a chat with a business Read more…
August 2, 2023
Study while others are sleeping. Work out while others are relaxing. Decide while others are delaying. Save while others are wasting. Smile while others are frowning. Persist while others are quitting. Quit while others are joining (in some situations!!) Prepare Read more…
