Helping folks with practical tips to manage themselves better
December 23, 2023
I recently chanced upon two insightful messages by Kunal Shah, an Indian entrepreneur known for his incisive perspectives on business and personal development. Both messages accurately capture the challenges we all have in receiving or taking feedback.
December 21, 2023
“I’m not getting the breaks or opportunities I deserve.” – This is a common lament among those aspiring for career advancement. Consider this perspective: Opportunities seldom arrive with a clear label that says they are opportunities. Instead, they often disguise themselves as Read more…
December 20, 2023
A couple of years back around the same time in December, I wrote about a beautifu poem “Guy In The Mirror” written by Dale Wimbrow (in 1934), conveying the timeless message of being true to yourself. As the year is Read more…
December 19, 2023
People often ask me how to speed up their careers and achieve success. I tell them about three crucial factors anyone needs for any significant achievement. First, it’s all about burning desire. Ask yourself: How hungry am I to achieve my Read more…
December 18, 2023
The gardener was on a break was traveling back home from the city. Sitting in the compartment next to the gardener was a lady who struck up a conversation with him. Once she learned he was a gardener, the lady Read more…
December 8, 2023
As individuals, we all naturally respond to the urgent and important at the expense of anything relevant but gradual. It is similar to the metaphor of the frog, which, when placed in boiling water, will jump out immediately because of Read more…
December 7, 2023
Across most organizations, very little work is individual in nature. Much of it is teamwork. You are working in a team and contributing to the team’s overall success. Now, when execution happens, it could lead to wins and losses, and Read more…
December 3, 2023
A curious baby camel once asked its mother, “Why do we have a hump?” Mother Camel replied, “We are desert animals, and we have the hump to store water to survive in the harsh environment.” Curious, the baby camel asked Read more…
December 2, 2023
Came across this brilliant perspective on ageing by Greg Isenberg, a famous internet personality. Reading this made me reflect on how we can all think about the idea of impactful living. It’s a nice call to action to focus on Read more…
November 28, 2023
When it pertains to presenting ideas, substance always trumps form. Imagine a well-prepared meal. The presentation (form) may entice, but it is the ingredients and taste (substance) that genuinely satisfy. Effective communication is similar. Your form enhances, but it’s the Read more…
