Helping folks with practical tips to manage themselves better
July 29, 2026
In many team discussions, the argument quickly becomes about who is right. Sales blames delivery. Delivery blames product. Product blames the brief. Everyone has a point. Everyone also has a blind spot. Usually, there is one reality and several interpretations Read more…
July 28, 2026
Before hitting the bed, you set the alarm for 6 a.m. No one forced you. But you have decided on your own to start a morning routine. The alarm rings. Immediately, a negotiation begins. “You slept late.” “One more hour Read more…
July 27, 2026
A caterpillar sat at the edge of a leaf, watching a butterfly drift across the garden. “How does one become like you?” she called out. The butterfly settled gently beside her. “You must want to fly so much,” it said, Read more…
July 26, 2026
A vacation. A new job. More recognition. A different routine. We keep hoping one of these will fix what feels unsettled within. Sometimes these things help. But rarely for long. The real work is quieter and harder. Learning to understand Read more…
July 22, 2026
We often say we want a great quality of life. When I was younger, I thought that meant comfort. A better home. Better holidays. Better conveniences. But with age and the benefit of hindsight, I see it differently. Quality of Read more…
July 21, 2026
An acquaintance reached out today, almost out of the blue. It had been nearly a decade. He used to work in my previous organization. We were connected on LinkedIn, but have not really been in touch. Today, he referred a Read more…
July 20, 2026
Two villages shared a well. One morning the well ran dry. One village prayed for rain. The other dug deeper. Both called their approach faith.
July 15, 2026
Tomorrow, my son and daughter-in-law travel back to the United States to begin their life together. As they leave, I find myself wondering whether there is one last thing worth sharing. Not advice. Just a few observations from someone who Read more…
July 14, 2026
I did not get selected. It must be the way I answered the question about why I want to join the company. My colleague walked past without saying hello. He is clearly upset with me about something. The client has Read more…
July 12, 2026
This morning, we all returned from India back to what I call home. Kuala Lumpur. My sons and the newest member of our family, my daughter-in-law, are with us. They will spend a couple of days here, and then they Read more…
