February 23, 2026
A master handed a student a full cup of tea.“Carry this across the garden without spilling.”The student returned without a drop lost.“What did you see?” asked the master.“Nothing,” said the student.“Good,” said the master.
February 22, 2026
When our kids were growing up, people often asked my wife a question that never really went away. Why are you pushing them to learn Indian classical music?Why spend every summer going back to India, asking them to spend their Read more…
February 21, 2026
Don’t dig the well when you are thirsty. It’s something I often tell my kids when we speak about relationships and networking. Most people reach out only when they need something: a job, an introduction, a favour. By then, it Read more…
February 20, 2026
Something I’ve realised after chasing enough goals is this: everything takes longer and is harder than you think. I plan the actions, the milestones, even the outcomes. What I rarely plan for is patience when things don’t go as expected. Read more…
February 19, 2026
For anyone with kids, this will feel familiar. The one creating the ruckus gets all the attention, while the quiet one is left alone because everything seems fine. Workplaces are no different. Problems scream for attention while successes operate in Read more…
February 18, 2026
This focus on the self is the real source of fear. The more the ego tries to protect its image, the heavier fear feels. Fear feeds on self-importance, not reality. So the shift is not positive thinking. It is a Read more…
February 15, 2026
I was on a sales call recently with one of my teammates. Before we walked in, he said, “Since you’re coming, maybe we can try and close this.” I smiled and told him something I’ve learned the hard way: I Read more…
February 14, 2026
Focus is rarely a discipline problem; it is a clarity problem. When people are unclear, they stay busy but drift from what matters. The moment priorities become clear, focus follows. Perhaps the real issue is awareness, operating consciously instead of Read more…
February 13, 2026
It’s 2 a.m. The world is quiet, and after a long day working on some important work matters, I’m still here writing. Not because I have to, but because I don’t want to break a promise I made to myself Read more…
February 12, 2026
I was travelling to Jakarta this evening and overheard a teenage boy asking his father, “Can I also get a credit card when I grow up?” I am not sure what the context was, but it made me smile. In Read more…
