Helping folks with practical tips to manage themselves better
September 19, 2021
The inventor of dynamite woke up to read his own obituary in the newspaper. At the time of this report, the man referred in the news was extremely wealthy. He owned over 100 factories that made explosives and armaments. The Read more…
September 18, 2021
Once upon a time a priest on a walking tour in pre-revolutionary Russia was confronted by a soldier as he entered the town. The soldier pointed his bayonet at the priest and called out, Who are you? Where are you Read more…
September 17, 2021
Being an astronaut at NASA is perhaps one of the most elite and exclusive jobs in the world. Out of the thousands of applicants, NASA recruits only 6 of them every decade. The whole application process is rigorous and highly Read more…
September 13, 2021
Many people I know struggle with having a very pessimistic outlook towards their future. They are stuck in their mind with a lot of limiting narratives like ” I don’t think I have anything special to share with others” or Read more…
September 11, 2021
Many of us suffer from this dilemma- we want to do something, but we struggle to take the first step. It could be starting a business, a blog, a youtube channel, learning a new skill, or even a hobby. We Read more…
September 9, 2021
I am sure many of you would have seen this video doing the rounds on WhatsApp about a professor coming to a class and doing an exercise of filling a container with rocks, pebbles, and sand. The video presents an Read more…
September 7, 2021
We all make mistakes all the time, but somehow we struggle to forgive ourselves and move on. We struggle with a lot of negative chatter in our heads. “Shit, I was supposed to have completed that task. I could not.” Read more…
September 4, 2021
Small choices make for a big change. Seth Godin calls these choices the “Instead “s that we all get to exercise. They are the alternatives to our default behavior. Instead of taking a nap, go for a walk. Instead of Read more…
There are two types of positive feelings. The pleasure of indulgence. The satisfaction of striving. The pleasure of the extra piece of pizza that I could have avoided but chose to indulge in. The pleasure of the extra hour of Read more…
August 28, 2021
A funny but wise man went on to the stage and told a funny joke to the assembled crowd. Everyone in the audience roared in laughter. After the laughter had subsided, the funny man repeated the same joke with the Read more…
