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Month: July 2024

Weekend Story-The Shark Story

shark story

During a research experiment, a marine biologist placed a shark in a large holding tank and then released several small bait fish into the tank. As expected, the shark quickly swam around the tank, attacking and eating the smaller fish. Read more…


Clarity

Sharing this simple wisdom on what clarity is via James Clears Blogpost(https://jamesclear.com/3-2-1/may-23-2024) “Clarity isn’t about knowing what you want to do with your life, it’s about knowing what you want to do this week.  You don’t need to have it Read more…


Plan Or Act?

Plan or Act

Should I plan first and act later, or should I act first and plan later? The answer to this question depends on the context. For certain activities, it’s better to take some early action, while for others, it’s better to Read more…


Because Of Or In Order To?

Because of

“Are you taking action “because of” or “in order to”? Both of these are different, even though they may appear the same. Let’s say you hit the gym because you’re out of shape. That’s a reactive response to a negative Read more…


Don’t Be A Cynic

Cynic

Have you ever noticed that friend who rolls their eyes at every good idea? Or the coworker who assumes that the other person will always default on commitments made? Or the child who becomes defensive at everything the parent says Read more…


Building Trust

Building Trust

How can we build trusting relationships at work, especially when dealing with conflicting priorities? Building trust starts with being clear about your own expectations and intentions. Take the time to understand what you want to achieve in your interactions with Read more…


Weekend Story- Enjoy Your Work

Enjoy your work

A seasoned truck driver with extensive experience had traveled across the country during his career. Once, he had to train a much younger, inexperienced driver when they went on a 14-hour road trip. The older driver allowed the younger one Read more…


Four Levels Of Reading We Do

Four levels of reading

I am an avid follower of Farnam Street, which provides amazing insights on ideas ranging from decision-making to philosophy. I came across this article, The Best Summary Of How To Read A Book by Mortimer Adler. I am sharing an Read more…


Value Of Small Actions

small actions

Sharing this lovely poem on the value of small actions via James Clear’s Blogpost “If I can stop one heart from breaking,I shall not live in vain;If I can ease one life the aching,Or cool one pain,Or help one fainting Read more…


Find Meaning In What You Do

Find meaning

Whenever somebody asks about what my company does in the fintech space, I provide two types of answers based on the person I speak with. Answer 1: Perfios assists in digitizing and automating loan origination processes for banks. Answer 2: Read more…