Helping folks with practical tips to manage themselves better
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 16, 2026
A philosopher asked his pupils to fill a vase until it overflowed. “Why does it spill?” “Because it is full,” they said. “No,” he replied. “It spills because it cannot hold more. Life is like this vase. Stuff it with 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 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…
February 11, 2026
“I did what was asked; why is this my problem?”“The client says we’re too expensive. Can we just discount the product?”“I think the problem is with the other person.” You never outperform the way you think about the work.What you Read more…
February 8, 2026
When I was your age, I worked all day. I showed up everywhere. I travelled at short notice. I stayed late. I did whatever it took. So when I hand someone an opportunity today, a part of me expects the Read more…
