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Month: July 2024

Adversity Shapes Character

Adversity

Imagine a world-renowned CEO telling a room full of Stanford graduates that he wishes them pain and suffering. That’s precisely what Jensen Huang, the founder of Nvidia, did. Refer to this link to Huang’s Keynote Speech recently at the Stanford Read more…


Prioritise Your Values

Prioritise your values

The optimal solution to being independent and upright while remaining a social animal is: to seek first your own self-respect and, secondarily and conditionally, that of others, provided your external image does not conflict with your own self-respect. Most people Read more…


Believe It First

Believe it first

When it comes to achieving improbable goals in life, people tend to adopt one of two mindsets. One mindset is fundamental to success. First mindset: “I’ll believe it, and then I will see it.” Second mindset: “I’ll believe it when Read more…


Weekend Story-Matter Of Perception

matter of perception

A traveling performer arrived in a small town one sunny afternoon to set up his act at the town square. The children gathered, eyes wide with anticipation, as the performer launched into a series of feats. They watched in awe Read more…


Seven Rules

Seven Rules

This very nice post, The Power Of Prayer In Your Daily Life, appeared on my social feed this morning. Sharing the details below.


Its Always You Vs. You

You vs. you

When you scroll through your social media feed, you often see posts about people landing new jobs, attending amazing conferences, raising funds for their ventures, or having their ideas go viral. While it’s great to see all these exciting updates, Read more…


The Obstacle Is Way

Obstacle is the way

Don’t worry about problems, challenges, customer complaints, or breakdowns- I tell my team this every so often. As someone who has faced my share of difficulties and issues in life, I am today an optimist to the core. From all Read more…


Regrets Have Value

Regrets

Here’s a little thought exercise for you. If you could look back at your life and change one thing that you regret, what would it be? Take a moment to think about it. Your answer can give insight into your deepest Read more…


Fear Or Confidence?

fear or confidence

A few days ago, I was in a conversation with my younger son about a decision he was struggling with. He seemed to be torn between two options—one that felt safe and less risky and another that seemed uncomfortable but Read more…


Everything We Do Is A Choice

Everything is a choice

Even if we may not always realize it, our actions and attitudes are ultimately choices we make daily. – Being Disciplined is a choice.– Showing up with Integrity in everything you do is a choice.– Being attentive is a choice.– Being Read more…