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Month: October 2025

Powerful Ideas

I came across these six powerful ideas via The Knowledge Project Podcast on Farnam Street — ideas that cut through the noise and get straight to what matters.


Your Schedule Defines Your Emotions

schedule

Most of our work time fits into four buckets: When I worked in a large bank, my week was ~80% Red. I was always busy, but progress felt slow, and I felt stuck. That’s why I eventually moved. Today, in Read more…


Teamwork In Not Warm And Fuzzy Always

Teamwork

Helping the team win doesn’t mean being nice all the time. It often means doing the hard, unseen work that keeps things moving—showing up prepared, challenging ideas, taking ownership when it’s inconvenient, and holding others to high standards. Team success Read more…


Weekend Story-The Beggar And The Fish

Beggar and Fish

Once, Lord Krishna and Arjuna were walking along a forest path. They came upon a beggar sitting by the wayside, wailing in grief and poverty. Arjuna was moved with pity and gave him a bundle of gold coins. The beggar Read more…


Preparation Beats Planning

Preparation

Here is one common theme around which my wife and I often clash. She likes to plan for everything. I, on the other hand, don’t plan much beyond setting goals. And this causes a lot of stress. Why do I Read more…


Fault Vs Responsibility

fault vs responsibility

Bottom line: Fault is about the past. Responsibility is about the future. As long as you’re pointing fingers and looking for fault, you’re stuck in victim mode. And victim mode always means suffering. Taking responsibility is reclaiming your power.


Be The Linchpin

Seth Godin calls this person the linchpin—the one you can’t manage without. A linchpin is the person who always manages to “figure it out.” They step into messy, uncertain situations and bring clarity. They solve problems no one else can, Read more…