Own My Growth

Helping folks with practical tips to manage themselves better

What Part Of The Problem Am I Responsible For?

what am i responsible for

Whenever something does not work out or something goes wrong, instead of blaming myself or someone else, I pause and ask myself this simple but extremely uncomfortable question- What part of this problem am I responsible for? When I ask Read more…


Weekend Story-The Echo Principle

Echo

A small boy and his father were walking in the mountains. Suddenly, the son fell, hurting himself. He cried out in pain, “AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!” To his surprise, a voice echoed from the mountain, repeating, “AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!” Curious, the boy shouted, “Who are Read more…


There Is No Success Mantra

success mantra

I recently achieved great success with one client by following a specific process. Encouraged by this success, I applied the same approach with another client, expecting similar results, and I was not disappointed. I thought I had a success formula Read more…


Avoid The Two Happiness Traps

Happiness Traps

A reminder to myself as I go into the weekend. Avoid these two happiness traps. One- Don’t try to please others through your actions. It’s futile. It’s not your job. To each his own. Everyone’s satisfaction is in their own Read more…


Thorough Preparation

thorough preparation

Feeling anxious about your upcoming exams? Nervous about tackling a challenging assignment? Worried about acing that critical presentation? Most insecurities stem from a fear of the situation going wrong and not being able to handle the fallout. What must one Read more…


Linchpin

Linchpin

Linchpin-Are You Indispensable is hands down one of my all-time favorite books written by my favorite modern-day thinker, Seth Godin. In the book, Seth Godin writes about Linchpins being those “artists”- uniquely talented people who view their work as an opportunity Read more…


Work Ethic

work ethic

This afternoon, a friend shared a YouTube link featuring an interview with Michael Phelps. In the short clip, Micheal Phelps, one of the greatest swimmers of all time, shares details about what gave him the edge over his competitors. I Read more…


Acheivement & Contribution

contribution

A reader recently contacted me, curious about the motivation behind my daily writing habit. Instead of addressing this question directly, I want to offer a perspective on achievement and contribution and how they have shaped my journey. In our quest Read more…


Weekend Story-The Pachyderm And The Pig

The pachyderm

Once upon a time, an elephant decided to take a refreshing dip in a river. Then, feeling squeaky clean and fabulous, it strolled along the forest path with an air of superiority. Suddenly, the elephant spotted a pig approaching from Read more…


Six Mistakes of Life

Six Mistakes

Any man can make mistakes, but only an idiot persists in his error. Marcus Tullius Cicero Marcus Tullius Cicero was an extraordinary individual renowned for his multifaceted talents and accomplishments. He held positions as a politician in the Roman Senate, Read more…