Helping folks with practical tips to manage themselves better
November 9, 2024
Today, not tomorrow. What you avoid today only becomes harder tomorrow. The choices you make today shape where you’ll stand tomorrow. If you put things off now, they don’t just vanish; they pile up, joining the list of things you Read more…
November 7, 2024
I was recently in a meeting with a client, pitching one of our existing solutions. The solution worked well, but it required extensive compliance approvals from regulators—a step the client was looking to avoid to speed up their market entry. Read more…
November 6, 2024
Patience is our capacity to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious. Bruce Lee once said, “Patience is not passive; on the contrary, it is concentrated strength.” This is spot-on. We all display two types Read more…
November 5, 2024
I have a powerful passage from the book “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” by Carol S. Dweck that I’ve noted in my personal collection of quotes—a place where I keep memorable insights for inspiration. It’s self-evident and impactful. Have Read more…
November 4, 2024
A mentee reached out to me during last week’s Diwali break, seeking guidance on how to better “manage up” with her boss. Having recently transitioned into a leadership role at a new organization, she wasn’t sure if she was ticking Read more…
November 3, 2024
In a town square, there was once a sculptor hard at work, chiseling away at a massive block of stone. People gathered around, curious, wondering what he was doing. Someone finally asked, “What are you making?” The Sculptor paused, smiled, Read more…
November 2, 2024
“Dad, I think my team leader might not be happy that I’m not working on weekends because of my other commitments. I’m worried this might hurt my chances of getting bigger roles,” my son said. “Oh? Did you talk to Read more…
How small we are compared to the vastness of the universe. I’m on a weekend getaway to the famous Mount Bromo in Surabaya, Indonesia—a live volcano. Here at the sunrise point, I’m one of thousands waiting to glimpse the splendor Read more…
November 1, 2024
Whenever someone tells me they’re not getting opportunities to learn, my response is always the same: what we lack is rarely the resources to learn; it’s the intention to learn. What I often observe in many young professionals is an Read more…
