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Month: May 2024

The Choices We Make

choices we make

“One’s philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes. In the long run, we shape our lives and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make Read more…


Learner’s Mindset

learner's mindset

The famous painter Vincent Van Gogh once said, “I am always doing that which I cannot do in order that I may learn how to do it.”  This is such a powerful statement that highlights the importance of having a learner’s Read more…


Don’t Be Fragile

Fragile

There have been times in my professional life where I have been emotionally fragile. Looking back, I can identify eleven ways I showed up as such sometimes, and I’m sure some of these will sound familiar to you, too. Being Read more…


Go Positive, Go First

go positive

You two were colleagues in your previous organization for six years, and you say he is also your good friend. If you need access to someone senior in the organization where he works, why aren’t you contacting him to help Read more…


Say Yes Only For A Good Reason

say yes

You have been invited to an industry conference, and a critical business review is scheduled at the same time. Should you accept the invitation or decline it? A colleague wants your help on a business project you are not involved Read more…


Weekend Story-Stonecutter’s Ego

Stonecutter's Ego

Once upon a time, there was a stonecutter who was unhappy with his life.  One day, he saw a wealthy merchant passing by and wished to experience the same prosperity. Suddenly, a kind angel appeared and granted his wish. As Read more…


Pathway To Fulfillment

fulfillment

A desire with no deadline is just an intention. An intention with a deadline is a goal. A goal with a plan is an objective. An objective with consistent action is execution. Execution with results is success. Success with satisfaction Read more…


Curiosity And Drive

curiosity and drive

Shared Via James Clear’s Blogpost People can help you in many ways throughout life, but there are two things nobody can give you: curiosity and drive. They must be self-supplied. If you are not interested and curious, all the information Read more…


Get Better At Self Learning

self learning

The education we acquire in college serves as a launch pad for our careers. However, formal education serves little purpose in the actual work world beyond helping us gain entry into a workplace. What sets performers apart is their ability Read more…


Being Polite Or Being Kind?

Being Kind

Many of us confuse politeness and kindness when it comes to sharing helpful feedback with our work colleagues, friends, and teammates. For instance, you might have a work colleague with bad breath or body odor issues that could negatively affect their Read more…