Helping folks with practical tips to manage themselves better
July 31, 2025
Came across this powerful line by Schopenhauer in a blog post on Farnam Street…“He who does not enjoy solitude will not love freedom.” So true. Freedom isn’t just about having choices, time, or independence. It’s also about finding peace within Read more…
If I can’t explain it simply, I probably don’t understand it well enough. Complexity is often a disguise for confusion. The deeper your understanding, the cleaner your articulation. If you are struggling to convey a message, it simply means your Read more…
July 30, 2025
The meaning you give to work determines its difficulty. There are days where I spend hours working through a customer problem — deep in the weeds, chasing clarity — and I feel completely energised. But I’ve also felt drained after Read more…
July 28, 2025
Yesterday, I shared the story of Columbus and the egg and how a simple tap made the impossible obvious. I find myself thinking more about the story’s message. Once something is working — once it looks obvious — people tend Read more…
July 27, 2025
In 1493, after returning from his first voyage to the Americas (which he mistakenly believed to be the East Indies), Christopher Columbus was honored at a dinner by Spanish nobles. Some of them, however, downplayed his achievement. “Anyone could have Read more…
That’s something I keep reminding my team — both the fresh hires and the old warhorses. In B2B fintech, we’re not just selling software. We’re in the business of helping clients run better, faster, smarter. It’s a noble pursuit. The Read more…
July 25, 2025
I’m wary of people who try to ingratiate themselves with conspiratorial undertones “Did you hear what happened with so-and-so…” It usually starts as harmless gossip, but give them a patient hearing and it quickly shifts into a full-blown complaint fest. Read more…
July 24, 2025
Imagine two salespeople in fintech. The first is the classic “push harder” type. He keeps repeating the same playbook: sending follow-up emails, hosting product demos, and offering price discounts. When he hits a wall, he pushes harder down the same Read more…
July 23, 2025
A colleague was recently stuck. He was working on a new incentive proposal — one designed to push the team toward a very different way of operating. It challenged the usual cadence, demanded sharper prioritization, and came with some risk. Read more…
July 22, 2025
I got my first real break early in my career.I didn’t know why at the time.But years later, my boss told me straight:“You made my life easier.” That stuck. Most people think promotions and growth come from being the smartest Read more…
