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Month: March 2024

Change Yourself First

Change yourself

Leo Tolstoy once said, “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” Organizations across domains are scrambling to transform so that they can stay relevant and competitive in today’s rapidly changing world. But here’s the Read more…


Paradox Of Big Goals

Paradox of big goals

It’s all okay when we have modest or attainable goals, but when we aspire to achievements that are very ambitious, things tend to get more complicated. Aggressive and overambitious goals tend to stunt the spirit of creativity, innovation, and discovery Read more…


Maturity

maturity

Greatness

Greatness

If you really want to be great at something, you have to truly care about it. If you want to be great in a particular area, you have to obsess over it. A lot of people say they want to Read more…


Weekend Story-Life’s Lessons

Life's lesson

The rooster’s crow barely reached its crescendo when twelve-year-old Ethan stumbled out of bed. Sleep clung to him like morning mist, but duty, thick as the scent of freshly turned earth, called him outside. There, his father, weathered and strong Read more…


How To Feel Better

Feel better

It’s an idyllic weekend, and I woke up this morning feeling lethargic, struggling to get to my usual weekend rituals of catching up with my backlog reading and writing some. As luck would have it, I got an interesting WhatsApp Read more…


Irony Of Life

Irony

The irony of life. When everything is comfortable, we seek excitement, variety, and challenge. When things get challenging, we seek safety, comfort, and certainty. But why do we seek excitement and challenge? If you know something will work, it’s not Read more…


Don’t Blame

Don't Blame

The man who blames others has a long way in his journey to go.The man who blames himself is halfway there,And the man who blames no one has already arrived. No matter how challenging or difficult your situation may be, Read more…


Focus Vs Understanding

understanding

Being an executive coach has given me valuable insights into the different challenges individuals face in various workplaces. I’ve encountered many bright, well-meaning, and dedicated individuals who grapple with certain situations, unsure of the best course of action. Often, these Read more…


Don’t Negotiate With Yourself

don't negotiate with yourself

Sharing this powerful message via Farnam Street’s Blogpost about following rituals and doing what is required even when you don’t feel like it. ================================= The person who carefully designs their daily routine goes further than the person that negotiates with Read more…