Helping folks with practical tips to manage themselves better
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 19, 2026
Without a deadline, an idea remains just that…an idea, nothing more. You can keep improving it, polishing it, protecting it. The moment you introduce a deadline to an idea, it changes everything. It forces you to ship. It makes you Read more…
July 18, 2026
I sat down to write today with no idea in hand. And for some reason, my mind went back to something that happened on the highway a few days ago. I was driving my son to the airport, moving fast Read more…
July 16, 2026
One trap I keep falling into is measuring myself by outcomes. Did the deal close? Did the numbers move? Did the plan work? But every time I step back, I arrive at the same conclusion. By the time an outcome 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…
July 8, 2026
The wedding is done. The guests have gone home. Tomorrow I fly my parents back to Bangalore and return to a quiet house. And I am exhausted. Deeply, completely exhausted. My instinct, like always, is to get back into routine. Read more…
July 7, 2026
Today was the last of the wedding ceremonies. In our tradition, the celebrations do not end with the wedding day. They close a few days later with a small prayer ceremony performed by the newly married couple, seeking blessings for Read more…
