Helping folks with practical tips to manage themselves better
December 19, 2024
I become very triggered whenever anyone around me thinks negatively about an issue, blames external factors, or adopts a victim mentality. I feel that their way of thinking and mindset is flawed, and I can’t help but try to change Read more…
December 18, 2024
In the HBR May-June 2020 edition, Frances X. Frei and Anne Morriss wrote “Begin With Trust,” an article that explores how to build trust effectively. They share compelling stories and insights, highlighting three core drivers/ pillars of trust: authenticity, logic, Read more…
December 17, 2024
I’ve sat through countless sales calls with young colleagues—and sometimes with senior colleagues, too—where they rush into pitching product features, hoping to establish credibility. But instead of connecting, they overwhelm. The impact they’re chasing doesn’t happen. Over the years, I’ve Read more…
December 16, 2024
A simple but hard hitting message via Farnam Street Blogpost Your calendar is the most honest autobiography you’ll ever write. It doesn’t matter what you say your priorities are; your calendar reveals the truth. Each block is a decision about what Read more…
December 15, 2024
The Oracle Of Delphi once declared, “None is wiser than Socrates in the whole of Athens.” Perplexed, Socrates engaged with poets, politicians, and artisans to figure out the meaning of the Oracle’s enigmatic proclamation. At first, everyone seemed very knowledgeable, Read more…
If you do what everyone does, you will get the same results that everyone else gets. If you want better results, there is only one way- raise your bar. You will never be exceptional at anything unless you raise your Read more…
December 13, 2024
I was in a lengthy conversation with a colleague this afternoon about the need to practice the skill of selling- a craft that can only be mastered by stepping into the arena and actively engaging with the process. The idea Read more…
December 12, 2024
Most goals take time to achieve, and the longer the journey, the less it’s about intensity and the more it’s about showing up consistently. Consistency isn’t about relying on fleeting bursts of willpower—it’s about staying committed, even when you’re not Read more…
Life rewards action, not intelligence. We often put intelligence on a pedestal, thinking it’s the key to success. But the truth is that smart people are usually the best at making excuses. They can talk themselves out of anything, convincing Read more…
December 10, 2024
If you do something every day, it’s a system. If you’re waiting to achieve it someday, it’s a goal. If you had a choice, focus on building systems instead of chasing goals. This system-versus-goals framework applies to nearly every area Read more…
