Helping folks with practical tips to manage themselves better
October 30, 2023
When we get too caught up in our goals and keep getting overwhelmed by the magnitude and distance to cover, we end up being less effective. The anxiety of not achieving what we want actually kills our creativity. You start Read more…
October 3, 2023
How you work on tasks, projects, agendas and how you manage execution tells a lot about the kind of person you are. At each step, you have a choice- To practice leadership in everything you do. Leadership calls for exercising Read more…
September 29, 2023
We often find ourselves toggling between two primary psychological modes: reactive and responsive. You can Imagine the reactive mode as a high-pressure situation – it’s the one that makes you feel stressed out. In this mode, you tend to snap Read more…
September 10, 2023
A miser had accumulated, by effort, trade, and lending, three hundred thousand dinars. He had lands and buildings and all kinds of wealth. He then decided that he would spend a year in enjoyment, living comfortably, and then decide what Read more…
September 4, 2023
In our daily lives, we often encounter situations and challenges that confuse us. During these moments of uncertainty, we turn to certain ‘laws’—unspoken principles that provide us with some simple wisdom to help us deal with the situation. I can Read more…
August 29, 2023
Notes from my daily journal-29/08/2023 Yesterday, I returned home from work late evening and sat on the couch, scrolling through my phone notifications and half-heartedly listening to my wife talk about her day. All the while, I was thinking about Read more…
August 20, 2023
The Gerstein couple is looking to buy a new car. So they decide to go to a prominent car showroom dealing in all the best brands. The husband calls the showroom and books an appointment with Jared, the salesperson at Read more…
August 16, 2023
The other day, someone asked me about essential skills for success in their career and life. This got me thinking. Could there be a universally prescribed skill set that applies to all? Definitionally, a skill is an ability acquired through Read more…
August 13, 2023
In a peaceful village, a father left behind an inheritance of 17 Horses for his three sons. When the father passed away, his sons gathered to read his will, eager to understand their shares. The will stipulated that the eldest Read more…
August 11, 2023
Fear and anxiety are different emotions, yet we often mix them up. We all have a gut feeling when danger is near. Fear is that unconscious emotional response that kicks in to keep us safe. Anxiety, though, is not cut Read more…
