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Month: February 2026

Why Isn’t It Working?

Why isn't it working

When I was your age, I worked all day. I showed up everywhere. I travelled at short notice. I stayed late. I did whatever it took. So when I hand someone an opportunity today, a part of me expects the Read more…


Loosen Up

Loosen up

It’s been a tough week. Issues to deal with, pressure, deadlines, and expectations. In the midst of all this, I’ve been guilty of feeling stressed, of tightening up, and letting that tension leak into the room. As the week draws Read more…


Unplug And Restart

Unplug and Update

This evening, my laptop started misbehaving. Everything felt slow. Screens lagged. The system was heating up. Too many applications open, too much going on, and then it just hung. I did the only thing that ever really works in these Read more…


Persevere

Persevere

We often admire people who persevere against the odds. The ones who don’t give up when things get hard, and somehow go on to create meaningful outcomes. What we often miss is what creates that perseverance. Why do some people Read more…


Peace

Peace comes from not escaping life, but staying steady within it…..choosing what deserves your attention and letting the rest pass.


Weekend Story-The Unsent Message

An unsent message often carries more wisdom than a sent one—peace returns when we stop explaining, defending, and let the moment pass.


Watch Your Mood

What we carry inside leaks out…..into meetings, conversations, homes, teams. Like it or not, mood is contagious. I’ve seen days where nothing changed except my state, and suddenly everything moved easier. Not because the problem vanished, but because the energy Read more…