Helping folks with practical tips to manage themselves better
April 22, 2026
I planned for something, fell short by 50%, and went through major disappointment. I went back to the drawing board, restarted, changed my execution approach, and recovered smartly. I had never run a half-marathon before. I decided to test myself Read more…
April 21, 2026
Don’t worry too much about criticism from someone you would never take advice from. Not all feedback deserves equal weight. When criticism comes from people whose judgment you value, it is worth paying attention to. Even when it is uncomfortable, Read more…
April 19, 2026
This is something I don’t tire of saying… to my team, to mentees, to anyone who is willing to listen. Focus on the inputs you control. The outputs will follow. Not always. Not guaranteed. But the odds shift in your Read more…
April 17, 2026
I’ve always been drawn to meditation. Not in a very disciplined, structured way… but as a way to keep coming back to myself. To slow things down. To see things a little more clearly. And I’m always looking for ways Read more…
April 16, 2026
Every day, we step into other people’s energy. At home. At work. On calls. In meetings. Over messages. Even in silence. And the more I observe life, the more I feel that it is, among other things, an energy system. Read more…
April 14, 2026
Whatever I am today, in some measure, rests on someone else’s sacrifice, trust, teaching, patience, correction, or generosity. My parents. A teacher. A boss. A friend. A colleague. Nobody gets anywhere entirely on their own. Someone gives you a break. Read more…
April 11, 2026
Friends often ask me how I find the time. To build. To write. To learn. To stay on top of things. The assumption is that somewhere, magically, extra hours appear. They don’t. Nothing changes in the day. The same 24 Read more…
April 9, 2026
We look for the “right answer” because it brings clarity. It helps us move, improves outcomes, and tells us what to do next. But the right answer also creates discomfort. It exposes who is wrong and forces accountability. That is Read more…
April 8, 2026
Whenever I get excited about a new idea, I’ve learned to be a little suspicious of that excitement. Not long ago, I was considering launching a new initiative in a promising market. The numbers looked good. The conversations were encouraging. Read more…
April 6, 2026
“Master, please accept me as your disciple,” pleaded the seeker. “Tell me who you are,” the Master asked. “Ramachandra Rao.” “That’s your name. Drop it and tell me who you are,” the Master asked again. “I am a businessman.” “That’s Read more…
