Helping folks with practical tips to manage themselves better
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…
April 5, 2026
As we grow older, two questions slowly replace all the others. The first is: What do I want from life? But over time, a quieter question becomes more important: What does life want from me? The first question is about Read more…
March 31, 2026
The difference between motion and action shows up everywhere. Motion: Action: Motion creates the illusion of productivity. Action is productivity. Many of us stay in motion longer than we should. It is comfortable. There is no risk. Action demands emotional Read more…
March 30, 2026
There was once a young nobleman named Julian who lived a life of endless “tomorrow.” He was wealthy, healthy, and he spent his days in idle distraction. He put off his true passions, writing, helping his community, and mending a Read more…
March 28, 2026
What I’ve increasingly noticed in cross-functional work is this: problems rarely begin with the issue itself. They begin with the story people are already carrying about the other side. This team is always difficult. That person always blocks. These people Read more…
March 27, 2026
The real goal is not to “complete the task.” The goal is to move something forward meaningfully. The real goal is not to “attend the meeting.” The goal is to contribute or decide if it deserves your time. The real Read more…
March 25, 2026
There’s something my wife does in moments of crisis that I’ve come to respect deeply. Not before the mistake. Not during the build-up. But after it has already happened. A small accident. A poor decision leading to big consequences. Money Read more…
March 23, 2026
He was late by two minutes. The 8.30 am train left on time, and he stood on the platform replaying every small mistake, kicking himself for the delay. When the next train arrived, it was crowded and late. He travelled Read more…
March 15, 2026
A man once asked a wise teacher, “How do I know if I am moving in the right direction in life?” The teacher replied, “Look at the person you are becoming while you are pursuing it.” Many goals promise success, Read more…
