Helping folks with practical tips to manage themselves better
March 21, 2025
Something I told my son during a chat a couple of days back. When stuck, flip the problem. Instead of asking, What should I do?, ask, What should I avoid? Want to perform better as a student? Identify what struggling Read more…
March 20, 2025
This morning at work, I was sifting through a never-ending list of priorities my colleagues were juggling with. Buried in the chaos were two tasks that truly mattered— that needed full attention but were lost in the noise. As my Read more…
March 18, 2025
I work harder now than I have ever done in my career. But it does not feel like a grind. Friends pull my leg, often asking how I sustain such a demanding schedule. My answer is simple-I enjoy my work. Read more…
March 17, 2025
1. Not asking, “and then what?”2. Blindness to large trends (blind spots)3. Assumptions based on small sample sizes4. Conforming to expectations/authority/group5. Wanting the world to work the way we want rather than the way it does.” Source:Farnam Street Blogpost
March 16, 2025
A young student approached Zeno of Citium, the founder of Stoicism, and asked, “Master, what is the secret to life?” Zeno looked at him for a moment and then asked, “If a sailor is caught in a storm, what should Read more…
Gratitude fuels generosity. When you truly appreciate what you have, giving feels natural. You don’t give from scarcity or obligation but from a deep sense of abundance. Likewise, generosity reinforces gratitude. The more you give(without any expectation), the more you Read more…
March 14, 2025
We expect people to understand what we need, how we feel, and what we value- without ever saying anything. When they don’t, we get frustrated. Unfortunately, the problem is unspoken expectations. They set us up for disappointment. We assume others Read more…
The other day, I found myself in an animated argument with my younger son. It started over something trivial—something I can’t even remember now—but soon, it became less about the topic and more about proving who was right. He held Read more…
March 13, 2025
While scrolling through my LinkedIn notifications this evening, I came across this powerful quote from Maya Angelou: “Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can’t be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.” This is so profound. Read more…
March 12, 2025
Some time back, I was having a conversation with a colleague, giving him some feedback on his work. I laid out my observations and suggestions, expecting a discussion. Instead, I got a wall of defensiveness. He wasn’t just pushing back—he Read more…
