Helping folks with practical tips to manage themselves better
May 27, 2026
Something I keep reinforcing with my sons. We spend a surprising amount of energy managing how other people see us. Adjusting what we say. Second-guessing our decisions. Softening our choices to fit what we think others expect. And when the Read more…
May 19, 2026
I was recently engaging with a colleague. Last year was difficult. Things did not go as planned and when we sat down to understand what went wrong, the answer was both simple and uncomfortable. We were doing too many things. Read more…
May 2, 2026
I always knew. That is the uncomfortable truth. Even when I was younger, in my 30s and 40s, when I did things I now look back on as silly, weak, or unnecessary, I knew. When I said I was busy, Read more…
May 1, 2026
I consciously practice the art of having an honest conversation with myself every day. Because it keeps me grounded. What did I do today? What went well? What did not go well? Why did I act the way I did? Read more…
April 28, 2026
Last week, during our global AOP discussions in Bangalore, one thought kept coming back to me. If you genuinely care about the goal, you will focus on the system. It is easy to get caught up in ambition. Growth targets, Read more…
April 26, 2026
You can practice something every day and still remain mediocre if your heart is not in it. Repetition by itself is not mastery. Mechanical effort has limits. Growth begins when there is genuine involvement, when you are alert, engaged, curious, Read more…
April 24, 2026
I value my time, my space, and my focus. So I have become very selective about what I give my attention to. I practice “selective attention.” I ignore topics that drain my mind.I keep away from people who drain my 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…
