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‘Purpose of being born a human’
30th Nov, 2023 Once a disciple of Guru Nanak Dev ji asked him about the ‘Aim or the purpose of being born a human.’ Baba
‘Get your Answers’
29th Nov, 2023 On Gurupurab, I walked into the Gurudwara with some resolutions in my mind and ready to ask for a number of blessings
‘The teachings of Guru Nanak’
28th Nov, 2023 Five centuries after the passing of Guru Nanak, his words still resonate with his followers. Sikh simply means a seeker of truth.
Happy Gurupurab!
27th Nov, 2023 “Satgur Nanak Pargateya, Mitti Dhund Jag Chanan Hoyeya” (With the emergence of the Holy Guruji, Guru Nanak, the mist cleared and the
‘Life is all about Balance’
26th Nov, 2023 Life is like one of those races in nursery school, where you race with a marble in a spoon kept in your
‘Why Me?’
25th Nov, 2023 When things go bad in your life, it’s easy to think ‘Why me?’ Why do I have a rubbish job? Why is
‘The Fault Finders’
24th Nov, 2023 “Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people.” To be specific, these small minds are fault-finders, which according
‘Let the mind train the body and then see the magnificent things that your body does’
23rd Nov, 2023 Time magazine had named Dean Karnazes as one of the “Top 100 Most Influential People in the World.” He is supposedly one
‘Climbing down Mt. Everest’
22nd Nov, 2023 Stories of Tenzing and Hillary have inspired generations of mountain climbers to push themselves to take on the challenge, brave adversity and
‘The Man in the Arena’
21st Nov, 2023 Over the course of his time in the public eye, Theodore Roosevelt gave a number of moving, influential, highly quotable public addresses—but
‘Well played Team India’
20th Nov, 2023 “Joy is sometimes a blessing, but it is often a conquest. We all suffer, we all have difficult times, and we will
Jeetega Bhai Jeetega
19th Nov, 2023 The big day has arrived – The grand Finale of ICC World Cup 2023. Only today counts, whatever each team has done
‘Mein Khelega’
18th Nov, 2023 This Indian cricket team is special, not just for the runs they have scored or the wickets they have taken, but for
‘Persist till you succeed’
17th Nov, 2023 As the current flavour is cricket, let me share one of my favourite stories from the sport, one which I read whenever
Indiaa Indiaaah – What a Shami Final
16th Nov, 2023 In my Book, ‘Dear Son -Life Lessons from a father.’, one of the most important chapters is titled, “Talent is not enough”
Day 5 – The final day of the Diwali Festivities – Bhai Dooj – The day of love between siblings
15th Nov, 2023 The festival of Bhai Dooj has a literal meaning attached to it. It is made up of two words namely- “Bhai” meaning
‘Prepare your children for the road’
14th Nov, 2023 An avid Gardner, saw a small butterfly laying a few eggs in one of the pots in his garden. Since that day
‘The day after Diwali…. Celebrate Life’
13th Nov, 2023 So, the festival of Diwali has gone as suddenly as it had arrived. Wasn’t preparing for the festival more exciting than the
Day 3 – Diwali – The Day of Light
12th Nov, 2023 ॥तमसो मा ज्योतिर् गमय॥ “हे ईश , हमें अज्ञान के अंधकार से ज्ञान के प्रकाश की ओर ले चलिए |” On this
Diwali Festival – Day 2 – Naraka – Chaturdasi – (Day of Knowledge)
11th Nov, 2023 ‘The importance of knowing that you don’t know’ यदा किञ्चिज्ञोहं द्विप इव मदान्धः समभवम्। तदा सर्वज्ञोस्मित्यभवदवलिप्तं मम मनः।। यदा किञ्चित् किञ्चित् बुधजनशकाशादवगतम्।
‘Dhanteras -The start of the 5-day Festival of Diwali’
10th Nov, 2023 Diwali is a five-day festival & starts with Dhanteras. The five days of Diwali are Day One -Dhanteras (Day of fortune) Day
‘Stories & Legends of Deepavali’
09th Nov, 2023 India, the land of rich cultural heritage, has one or the other festival for every month. It is the spiritual and religious
‘Gambling during Diwali!’
8th Nov, 2023 Have you ever wondered why a vice, like card playing, is a part of Diwali celebrations? Does the idea of people going
‘Light the Lamp’
7th Nov, 2023 I read a beautiful couplet from Sant Kabir this morning, which reads – जब मैं था तब हरी नहीं, अब हरी है
‘A Little Surprise’
6th Nov, 2023 In my childhood, we grew up with a toothpaste brand called Binaca & in those days, if a little kid or a
‘Little things’
5th Nov, 2023 In life, there is nothing more beautiful than someone who goes out of their way to make life beautiful for others. Don’t
‘Pura Vida’
4th Nov, 2023 In Costa Rica, ¡Pura Vida! is a phrase used by Ticos (Costa Ricans) on a daily basis. It means “pure life,” or
’Make a Difference’
3rd Nov, 2023 We often wonder, in a world full of unkindness, in a world full of poverty, in a world full of all kinds
#GOODEEDIWALI
2nd Nov, 2023 The Festive season is a great time of the year to practice kindness and gratitude. Let’s do our bit and start a
‘The Karwa Chauth Festival’
1st Nov, 2023 Karva is another word for a small earthen pot of water and chauth means ‘fourth’ in a reference to the fact that
‘10th Apple Effect’
31st Oct, 2023 A hunter once lost his way deep inside the jungle while chasing a deer. He used all of his navigation skills, but
‘The Power of Yet’
30th Oct, 2023 I love this three-letter word. It reminds me of Hope. It reminds me of positivity. It reminds me that despite all odds,
‘Be Grateful’
29th Oct, 2023 Below is a true-life story I came across which really touched a chord. Recently, A 73-year-old man in Italy recovered from an
‘Helper’s high’
28th Oct, 2023 The concept of the “helper’s high” arose in the 1980s, and has been confirmed in various studies since then. It consists of
‘Giving with Humility’
27th Oct, 2023 How do you give? Do you find joy in giving in little ways? Do you give cheerfully with the sweetness of humility?
‘The Power of Appreciation’
26th Oct, 2023 Sir Richard Branson said, “As a leader of people, you must be a great listener and a great motivator. People are no
‘Become a Two-dollar Man’
25th Oct, 2023 One of my life gurus was Jim Rohn – the grand old man of American motivational speaking. I read an interesting piece
Happy Vijaydashmi!
24th Oct, 2023 Dussehra is a Sanskrit word which means removal of ten bad qualities within you. Kama vasana (Lust) Krodha (Anger) Moha (Attachment) Lobha
Do Good!
23rd Oct, 2023 There’s so much that needs to be done in this world. The question is: what can we do to make the world
‘Happy Durga Ashtami’
22nd Oct, 2023 सर्वमंगलमांगल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थ साधिके। शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरी नारायणि नमोस्तु ते।। During Navratri, we celebrate the nine forms of the Goddess, the Universal
‘REST’
21st Oct, 2023 “If a plant only gets sunlight, it’s very harmful. It needs darkness too, In the darkness, it converts oxygen into carbon dioxide.
‘What’s your Leadership style?’
20th Oct, 2023 Leadership has precious little to do with authority, management acumen, or even being in charge. Instead, leadership is all about inspiring people
‘Find your Passion’
19th Oct, 2023 One common piece of advice you might hear when deciding on a career is to “follow your passion.” Following the work, ideas
‘Find your Passion’
19th Oct, 2023 One common piece of advice you might hear when deciding on a career is to “follow your passion.” Following the work, ideas
‘Overcome your Fear’
18th Oct, 2023 “If something seems really scary, I either put in more time preparing or I just don’t do it.” ~Alex Honnold Think about
‘Hofstadter’s law’
17th Oct, 2023 Hofstadter’s law refers to a type of planning fallacy. It is the observation that we tend to underestimate the time that is
‘Autotelic’
16th Oct, 2023 Autotelic activity is one we do for its own sake because to experience it is the main goal rather than to achieve
Happy Navratri
15th Oct, 2023 या देवी सर्वभूतेषु, शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता, नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम: The beginning of spring and the beginning of autumn are two very
‘The importance of knowing that you don’t know’
14th Oct, 2023 ‘यदा किञ्चिज्ञोहं द्विप इव मदान्धः समभवम्। तदा सर्वज्ञोस्मित्यभवदवलिप्तं मम मनः।। यदा किञ्चित् किञ्चित् बुधजनशकाशादवगतम्। तदा मूर्खोस्मीति ज्वर इव मदो मे व्यपगतः।।’ “When
‘Lawrence of Arabia’
13th Oct, 2023 I recently re-watched my all-time favourite & the old classic, ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ after a long time. Lawrence led the Arabs and
‘Confront Your Fears’
12th Oct, 2023 While travelling through a little Himalayan kingdom, the Zen master decided to visit a temple. As he walked in through the temple
‘Concentrate and Focus’
11th Oct, 2023 Lack of focus is a common ailment in current times due to the large number of distractions available. We all lack the
‘Doing the right thing’
10th Oct, 2023 Lessons learnt from school and our experiences as a child shape our values & behaviour. Doing the right thing generally means making
‘Stop Stopping Yourself’
9th Oct, 2023 Many events, people and situations will challenge you and impede your progress. However, the only limitations that can stop you completely are
‘Lollipop Moment’
8th Oct, 2023 I was introduced to this wonderful concept of a ‘Lollipop Moment’ by an amazing speaker at a conference I attended recently. A
‘Take care of yourself’
7th Oct, 2023 Self-care is not synonymous with self-indulgence or being selfish. Self-care means taking care of yourself so that you can be healthy, you
‘The 212° principle -That little extra’
6th Oct, 2023 Everybody knows that at 99°C, water is hot, very hot, and we also know that at 100°C, water begins to boil and
‘Change?’
5th Oct, 2023 Most people feel that success in business is dependent on how you respond to change, whereas many success stories show that successful
‘Keep Kicking’
4th Oct, 2023 A crisis is a true test of character, they say. Ups and downs are a part of of life but how you
‘Look for the Positives’
3rd Oct, 2023 Once upon a time, according to the fairy tale, a handsome prince was turned into an ugly frog by a spiteful witch.
‘Gandhi and the One-shoe Syndrome’
2nd Oct, 2023 One of my favourite stories from the life of the Mahatma is set on a train & for me, it defines what
‘Enjoy the Buffet’
1st Oct, 2023 I recently visited a restaurant with my family to enjoy a meal and to spend some quality time. One of our favourite
‘Thank You’
30th September, 2023 Good morning & wish you a blessed Weekend. Sometimes we just need to stop in the midst of it all. Take a
‘The Shinkansen Effect’
29th September, 2023 In the midst of the post-war economic miracle, the Japanese government issued direct orders to JR (Japan Railways) to find a quicker
Ganpati Visarjan!
28th September, 2023 Ten days after welcoming Lord Ganesha to our homes on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, devotees bid adieu to Ganesh idols on
‘Lessons from Sports’
27th September, 2023 With the Asian Games going on & the nation getting ready for the Cricket World Cup, I am reminded of a chat
‘Work – life Balance Cont’d’
26th September, 2023 What does work-life balance actually mean? Ask five different people, and you’ll get five different answers. None of us want to become
The Trade-off?
25th September, 2023 Continuing with the theme of Work – Life balance, For his book, ‘30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the
Work – Life Balance
24th September, 2023 Most of us will spend a massive percentage of our time at work. We let it take over and feed into all
’Lessons from F Words!’
23rd September, 2023 Take this simple test. Read the sentence below, and see how many Fs you can find: FINISHED FILES ARE THE RESULT OF
‘Stay Positive’
22nd September, 2023 I Came across this beautiful piece of writing to overcome negativity bias & hence sharing. “What I advise you to do is,
‘The Myth of The Moon and Lord Ganesha’
21st September, 2023 There is a popular superstition that advises people not to look at the moon on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. It is
‘Kartikeya Vs Ganesha’
20th September, 2023 Sibling rivalries are quite common in our society, the literature that we read and movies that entertain us. Even the all-knowing, almighty
Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!!
19th September, 2023 Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva! Mata Jaki Parvati Pita Mahadeva Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva! There are many
’Acres of Diamonds’
18th September, 2023 ‘Acres of Diamonds’ was the title of a talk delivered by Russell Conwell in the early part of the twentieth century. Russell
‘Walk away’
17th September, 2023 Sometimes walking away is the best move you can make in order to grow and evolve. “Walking” is the best exercise…! 🚶
‘Dopamine’
16th September, 2023 Often called the “happy hormone,” dopamine results in feelings of well-being. Interacting with the pleasure and reward centre of our brain, dopamine
Action Bias
15th September, 2023 “All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone,” wrote Blaise Pascal in the 17th Century.
Challenge The Traditions
14th September, 2023 A little girl was watching her mother prepare fish for dinner. Her mother cut the head and tail off the fish and
’Believe in yourself’
13th September, 2023 Faith, hope & belief in yourself is a theme that resonates in what is described as the greatest cricket match ever played:
‘Don’t quit’
12th September, 2023 It’s amazing how far you will get by just staying with something long enough. Most people give up too early. Their fears
’The Mahout’s Stick’
11th September, 2023 In a small town, there was a temple elephant who was very much the local hero, often revered and always loved. Every
’Meaningful Accomplishment’
10th September, 2023 Sometimes it’s easy to get carried away with our so-called accomplishments. We spend our lifetimes collecting achievements, earning praise and recognition, and
Yes Weekend!
9th September, 2023 You can make the world a better place by making yourself a better person. The answers you seek, never come when the
The Importance of Religion
8th September, 2023 Celebration of Festivals for me have always been a medium to express gratitude, to be kind, to bring happiness and to share.
Happy Janamashthmi!
7th September, 2023 Krishna was born in the darkness of the night, in the locked confines of a jail. However, at the moment of His
‘Let’s teach our children’
6th September, 2023 I Recently came across this beautiful article, ‘The story of watermelons’ supposedly written by Manohar Parrikar: “I am from the village of
Happy Teachers Day!
5th September, 2023 Abraham Lincoln, wrote this letter to his son’s teacher when his son joined school: “My son starts school today. It is all
‘Take action’
4th September, 2023 Have you ever dreamt a great dream or had an inspiring idea, but then went back to your daily routine and lost
‘Contentment’
3rd September, 2023 On a 17th-century tsukubai (water basin) stone at the Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto, there’s an ancient inscription where four Chinese characters are
’The responsibility is yours’
2nd September, 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. stated in a 1953 radio address, “One of the most common tendencies of human nature is that of
Do you have a mountain to Climb?
1st September, 2023 If two people want to climb a mountain, what’s the most important thing they need? Is it equipment? Or training? Favourable weather
What the Chandrayaan 3 Moon Landing for India?
“We took a pledge on earth & we fulfilled it on the moon. This moment is the triumph of New India” ~ Prime Minister
The Last Dance
31st August, 2023 I recently had the opportunity to see the must watch Netflix documentary “The Last Dance” – about the Chicago Bulls’ dream run
Happy Raksha Bandhan!
30th August, 2023 Raksha Bandhan has been celebrated by gods and men alike since ages. Rakhi fables abound around Gods like Lord Yama, the Goddess
‘Value Life’
29th August, 2023 Carefulness is a characteristic of being cautious, thoughtful, or prudent. A friend of mine who used to say that he misplaces and
Better fail than regret later.
28th August, 2023 At a school reunion last year, I met a batchmate whom I had not seen for many many years. Vinay was a
What Love means?
27th August, 2023 Touching words from the mouth of children. A group of researchers once people posed this question to a group of 4 to
Don’t hit the Snooze button.
26th August, 2023 I target getting up at 5.30 every morning and have an alarm on my phone to wake me up. The shrill sound
‘A homeless man with a big heart’
25th August, 2023 Riceman, a YouTuber who does social experiments and pranks, did an experiment in which he told people his brother was missing to
Yes, We Can!
24th August, 2023 Team ISRO achieved an amazing feat when the Chandrayan -3 made a soft landing on the Moon South Pole. Built at a
‘Don’t Judge’
23rd August, 2023 If you have a problem on your feet, isn’t it better to wear a pair of slippers than to try & carpet
‘The Winners Mindset’
22nd August, 2023 Sport is a terrific metaphor for life, and there are several sporting stories that inspire and motivate us. One of the most
‘The KISS principle’
21st August, 2023 Leonardo da Vinci once said: “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” KISS is a design principle that stands for “Keep it simple and
’Try it – Maybe you can’
20th August, 2023 I love the story of the old lady who, when asked if she could play the piano, responded that she didn’t know.
In the meanwhile…
19th August, 2023 The late William Arthur Ward is one of my favourite writers. His insights and ability to put a philosophy of life into
‘Choose Your Battles Wisely’
18th August, 2023 Life is filled with opportunities to choose between making a big deal out of something or simply letting it go, realizing it
’Help someone to help yourself’
17th August, 2023 Somebody once made the observation that the person who is wrapped up entirely in himself makes a very small package—and the package
Go for your dreams!
16th August, 2023 I asked a very successful business man – what his top 3 tips are for success. He smiled and said, “Read something
Happy Independence Day!
15th August, 2023 Freedom is not a Right but a Feeling! Let’s be proud to feel the Freedom! Let all of us get together &Let’s
What does Freedom mean to you?
14th August, 2023 As we complete our 76th year of Independence, let’s spend a moment on What does Freedom actually mean to me? At different
‘Seventeen Inspiring Words’
13th August, 2023 As we get ready to celebrate our 77th Independence Day, I am reminded of the seventeen most inspiring words in 20th century
‘Spend Energy To Have Energy’
12th August, 2023 It’s a paradox and so familiar from experience, your energy level is often proportional to your energy expenditure. After a relaxing vacation,
‘Cut Out The Bad Bits’
11th August, 2023 Jerry Seinfeld, the Billionaire actor, writer & producer identifies the ultimate skill of the artist as “taste of creativity and discernment.” “It’s
‘The Salmon Run’
10th August, 2023 All major animal groups including birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, mo insects & crustaceans migrate hundreds and thousands of miles and the
‘Which Fish Are You?’
9th August, 2023 Three fish lived in a pond. Their names were “Plan Ahead”, “Think Fast” and “Wait and See”. One day they overheard some
‘The revealing powers of seeming irrelevant details’
8th August 2023 The world-famous chef Heston Blumenthal was once asked, before trying the food, can Heston tell if a chef/restaurant is good? “Yes, almost
‘Is Knowledge Power?’
7th August 2023 We often hear that knowledge is power. But this statement is only a half-truth. Knowledge is only potential power. Knowledge is power
Happy Friendship Day!
6th August 2023 To my true friend, may your joy be as deep as the ocean, and your troubles be as light as its foam,
‘Live Life’
5th Aug, 2023 The popular assumption is that no skills are involved in enjoying free time, and that anybody can do it. Yet the evidence
Don’t be Paranoid – Be Pronoid
4th Aug, 2023 I got introduced to a new word – Pronoia in psychologist Adam Grants book I read recently, ‘Give and Take’ in which,
‘Accumulative Advantage’
3rd Aug, 2023 Have you ever wondered, why do a few people, teams, and organizations enjoy the bulk of the rewards in life? The Amazon
The Bus Ticket theory of genius
2nd August,2023 Paul Graham is an investor, especially known for having founded Y Combinator, a successful incubation platform in Silicon Valley, having incubated companies such
Order In Your Surroundings, Order In Your Head
1st August,2023 Rafael Nadal says the toughest opponent in professional tennis is his internal dialogue. “What I battle hardest to do in a tennis match,”
Are you Ready to Grow 100 X
1st Aug,2023 I recently wrote a blog on the ‘Pygmalion Effect’ (https://sandeepsahni.com/the-pygmalion-effect-2/ ) which essentially talks about Expectations, and how they are a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Take responsibility
31st July,2023 Here’s a story from John Rossman’s book ‘Think Like Amazon’: Steve Jobs told employees a short story when they were promoted to vice
Schedule your priorities
30th July,2023 Most people feel guilty about taking a day off or spending some time during the working day pursuing non-work-related interests. Ideally, you should
‘The secret of happiness’
29th July,2023 A shopkeeper sent his son to learn about the secret of happiness from the wisest man in the world. The lad wandered through
‘The Pygmalion Effect’
28th July, 2023 In the 1960s, the psychologists Robert Rosenthal and Lenore Jacobson went to 18 classrooms and told teachers that some of their students
The Luck Razor
27th July,2023 The concept used more in the Startup eco system is applicable universally. It essentially means, when choosing between two paths, choose the path
Hope
26th July,2023 Once a king announced a death sentence to two convicts. One of them knew that the king is very fond of his horse.
‘Reference Group’
25th July,2023 Jim Rohn said: “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” The people you spend the most
‘The Law of the Seed’
24th July,2023 Have a look at an apple tree. There might be hundreds of apples on the tree, and each apple has ten to twelve
‘Why I Read books..cont’d’ How to Read
23rd July,2023 If you know how to read, then reading books is relatively easy. You simply have to make time to read. Easier said than
‘Why I Read Books’
22nd July,2023 This quote by Mark Twain sums it all up – “The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the
Kaizen
21st July,2023 Benjamin Franklin said, “Little strokes fell great oaks.” The Japanese have talked for centuries about Kaizen, which means ‘small continuous improvements.’ Instead of
Dream Big
20th July,2023 Dream big about what you want to achieve. Dream big about the life you want to lead and the difference you want to
‘What is Success?’
19th July,2023 Yesterday, on my birthday, A dear friend asked me “How were the last 12 months,” Was it a “successful” Year? I sat back
‘To New Beginnings…’
18th July,2023 As I complete another wonderful and eventful year, I was reviewing the year gone by and planning for the year ahead and it
‘Don’t wait for perfection’
17th July,2023 The phrase “Perfect is the enemy of good” is often used to describe how people can get caught up in making things perfect
Ask yourself: What is it that will make me happy?
16th July,2023 Do you ever ask yourself what makes you happy? Continue by asking yourself, what is it that I need to do to get
‘Pay it forward’
15th July, 2023 To pay it forward simply means to repay a kindness received with a good deed to someone else. A must watch movie
Move out of your Comfort Zone
14th July,2023 A “mouse” was put at the top of a jar filled with grains. He was too happy to find so much food around
GUERNICA
13th July,2023 Guernica is a large 1937 oil painting by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. It is one of his best-known works, regarded by many art
Social Loafing
12th July, 2023 Social loafing refers to a psychological phenomenon which states that the employees working in a group, underperform a given task in comparison
‘Choose Optimism’
11th July,2023 The last few days, nature unleashed its fury through torrential rains & a lot of destruction due to the downpour & rivers in
‘Co-opetition’
10th July,2023 Coopetition is a business strategy that uses insights gained from game theory to understand when it is better for competitors to work together.”
’Happy Monsoon’
9th July,2023 I’m singing in the rain, just singing in the rain; What a wonderful feeling, Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the
‘Self Priority’
8th July,2023 Are you the most important person in your life? How often do you make time for yourself? Conventional wisdom centers around giving more
‘Are you a genius?’
07-07-2023 The term genius refers to someone with extraordinary intellectual or creative power. Psychologists in the early 1900s were the first to measure and define
‘The Lottery Mindset’
6th July,2023 We all have come across people in our lives who regularly buy lottery tickets, visit casinos hoping to win the jackpot or trade
‘Do a good deed’
5th July, 2023 Sophocles once said, “To be doing good deeds is man’s most glorious task.” One day, a poor boy who was selling goods
‘Overcome your Anger’
4th July,2023 We all know what anger is, and we’ve all felt it: whether as a fleeting annoyance or as full-fledged rage. Anger is a
The importance of Guru
3rd July,2023 “Guru and God both appear before me.To whom should I prostrate?I bow before Guru who introduced God to me”~ Kabir When Swami Vivekananda
“What’s Really Important?”
2nd July,2023 It’s easy to get lost and overwhelmed in the chaos, responsibilities, and goals of life. Once overwhelmed, it’s tempting to forget about and
‘My Digital Detox Experience’
1st July,2023 Hi, I am back after an amazing week spent doing ‘Nothing’ and living life in the world of beautiful calm – of relaxing
‘Take a break – Live close to nature’
24th June,2023 Many of our civilization’s top imaginers spent a lot of time in nature. Long walks in the woods. Extended hours in a cottage
Joy of giving
23rd June,2023 One of the great Hollywood actresses, Katherine Hepburn was possibly the only person who won the Oscar Award four times, apart from being
Power of a Hug
22nd June,2023 A little Boy came from School on Saturday and told his Father, my Teacher has given us Homework to Hug Ten people and
‘Start with Yoga’
21st June,2023 Like meditation, yoga is an extremely popular and effective method for becoming a more relaxed, easy-going person. For centuries, yoga has been used
‘Positives in your negatives’
20th June,2023 Biologically speaking, humans have a ‘Negativity Bias’ which means we’re actually designed to focus on the negatives. Our brains are hardwired for negativity,
’The 2% Mindset’
19th June,2023 Only 2% of the population go for their dreams with confidence and persist after failure, Only 2% of the population choose happiness and
Lessons I Learned from My Dad
18th June,2023 In my childhood days whenever I confessed to my dad, of my latest blunder, invariably there was a long silence. Was he angry?
‘Success Markers’
17th June,2023 What are your markers for Success? Get them right to live a happy life. Take a moment to reflect on all that you’ve
‘The Mensa Convention’
16th June,2023 According to American Mensa Society, the Latin word Mensa has several meanings: “mind,” “table” and “month.” Mensa was created to serve as a
‘You get what you give’
15th June, 2023 Once upon a time, a farmer and a baker lived in the same small village. They became friends and developed a good
‘The Pareto Principle’
14th June, 2023 Sometime in the late 1800s—nobody is quite sure exactly when—a man named Vilfredo Pareto was fussing about in his garden when he
‘The Black Balloon’
13th June, 2023 There was a man who made his living selling balloons at a beach. He was center of attraction for the small kids,
‘The power of Purpose’
12th June, 2023 Whenever I think about the role of, ‘Purpose in my life,’ I am reminded of a parable – The story of three
‘Wasting time’
11TH June, 2023 The world and it’s ways are designed to make us feel guilty if we reduce our working hours, or take some time
‘Avoid the regrets’
10th June, 2023 The weekend is for working for the regrets that you may have later. Collect moments, not things, don’t only make money, make
‘The 33% People Rule’
9th June, 2023 It basically states that 33% of your time should be spent with mentors (people that challenge you), 33% with your peers (those
‘Add the positives’
8th June,2023 I still remember the day I was preparing fresh lime water for the first time…I ended up adding almost five times the amount
‘The Gunny Sacker’
7th June, 2023 You toss the memory of each hurt into a big gunny sack that you carry invisibly on your shoulders. The sack gets
Do we always need words to learn and understand?
6th June, 2023 A professor went for a walk in the woods with his students. Suddenly, a student slipped while walking on the slope, and
World Environment Day
5th June, 2023 “It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men’s hearts, as for that subtle something,
‘Never Assume – Always Ask’
4th June, 2023 One of the four principles Don Miguel Ruiz writes about is “Never Assume, always ask” in his book, “The fifth agreement –
‘Are you missing out on life?’
3rd June, 2023 In Washington, DC, at a Metro Station, on a cold January morning in 2007, this man with a violin played six Bach
Separate Facts from Problems
2nd June,2023 Many negative emotions are triggered by an inappropriate overreaction to an unexpected setback or difficulty. It is vital that you carefully analyze a
’Kiss that Frog’
01st June, 2023 Once upon a time, according to the fairy tale, a handsome prince was turned into an ugly frog by a spiteful witch.
‘Michelangelo’s David’
31st May, 2023 In the Gallery of the Academy in Florence, Italy, stands the ‘David’, by Michelangelo, considered by many to be the most beautiful
‘Destitutus ventis, remos adhibe.’
30th May, 2023 If the wind does not serve, take to the oars. Waiting for the situation to align to your needs might not be
‘Enjoy the game’
29th May, 2023 At a building construction site near my workplace, lots of labourers were working and their small children used to play various games.
’Put the Glass Down’
27th May, 2023 A Professor began his class by holding up a glass with some water in it. He held it up for all to
The curse of Overconfidence
26th May, 2023 The youth are always high on confidence, like the motorist who has just learned to drive and starts speed racing the car
‘The Liabilities of Success!’
25th May, 2023 Bryan Johnson is spending millions of dollars each year towards a singular ambition—to slow his aging. His meticulous morning routine begins with
‘Groundhog Day..’
24th May, 2023 It is often said that history doesn’t repeat itself but it often rhymes. The term ‘Groundhog Day’ refers to a situation in
‘Listen to your Heart’
23rd May, 2023 One of the most motivating speech I have ever heard is, Steve Jobs’s 2005 commencement address at Stanford University. Toward the end
‘The Milk Carton Rule’
22nd May, 2023 Instead of dwelling on what you can’t change, focus on what you can. ‘The Milk Carton rule’ is based on a real-life
‘The house with the golden windows’
21st May, 2023 A little girl lived in a small, very simple, poor house on a hill and would play in the small garden and
‘Fix Your Thinking’
20th May, 2023 This weekend…. People may disappoint you; Surprise them with your Acceptance. People may hurt you; Surprise them with your Forgiveness. People may
The Concorde Effect
19th May, 2023 Even though it’s tempting to carry on with something that cost you so much in the first place, you should abandon it
‘The secret to Success’
18th May, 2023 A young man asked a learned man the secret to success. The Learned man told the youngster to meet him near the
’When Apple was nearly bankrupt’
17th May, 2023 OK, so Apple is the greatest company God ever created Apple is now at the top of the world’s tech business. Hailed
YOU CAN’T BE EVERYONE’S CUP OF TEA
16th May, 2023 “There will always be someone in this life who just doesn’t like you, no matter how hard you try to please them.
‘International Day of Families’
15th May, 2023 ‘Saath Hai toh family, bikhar Gaye to patthar ke tukde’ Today is the International day of Families, a day to commemorate the
‘Thank you Ma’
14th May, 2023 In a school bag, the Rough Book will have the worst condition because it bears the load and responsibilities of all other
‘Find Joy & Bring Joy’
Ancient Egyptians believed that upon death they would be asked two questions and their answers would determine whether they could continue their journey in the
‘Live in the Moment’
12th May, 2023 The setting was Burning Man, an electronic arts and music festival for which 50,000 people descend on Black Rock City, Nevada, for
Identify your ‘Muda’
11th May, 2023 Muda is one of three recognized deviations that can prevent organizations from achieving their goal of optimal allocation of resources. The word
Blackbox Thinking
10th May, 2023 “Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself,” wrote Matthew Syed, in his book,
‘The mouse trap’
09th May, 2023 A mouse looked through the crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife open a package. “What food might
TEAM SPIRIT
08th May, 2023 Not finance, not strategy, not technology, it is teamwork that remains the ultimate competitive advantage, both because it is so powerful and
Slow Down….
07th May, 2023 Slow down and everything you are chasing will come around and catch you. To put it simply, your mind is like a
An Email To Self
06th May, 2023 People at the top of their profession are thought to be quite self cantered and sure of themselves. But one of the
The Power of One
05th May, 2023 The Power of One’ is the theory that one person can change the future, that one person’s actions can actually change the
The Will to Win
04th May, 2023 Our lives and the work we do rarely follow a straight line, They’re a myriad of dips, twists, turns, catapults, and zigzags.
‘Small Habits’
03rd May, 2023 Some studies suggest that big dogs are more well-behaved pets. They also point out that bigger dogs usually have better behavior than
‘Rule of Thirds’
02nd May, 2023 In my business, we regularly take out some time to reflect on what the past month, past year has been like. Honestly,
Self Perception
01st May, 2023 A new day, a new week, A new month, Are you thinking Big? There are so many factors that can hold a
Change Your Mindset
30th April, 2023 There was a famous Guru who was known for his cure for various ailments especially arthritis. There was once a long line
‘Happy Weekend!’
29th April, 2023 Socrates once said,” Beware the barrenness of a busy life.” The weekend is here, follow your soul, do the things you truly
‘Help Someone Reach the Top’
28th April, 2023 The most beautiful thing in the world is to see your friends and family smiling & the next beautiful thing is to
Counterfactual Thinking
27th April, 2023 Counterfactual thinking is a concept in psychology that involves the human tendency to create possible alternatives to life events that have already
’Omotenashi’
26th April, 2023 I am a big fan of Japanese concepts like Ikigai, Kaizen, Wabi-Sabi, Kintsugi and try to adopt them in my daily working
‘Choose the Job you Love’
25th April, 2023 A few days ago, I read this beautiful note somebody wrote about Sunil Gavaskar. “I was excited to meet a man whom
‘Persistence’
24th April, 2023 Whenever I think of persistence, I am reminded of a quote by author, James Watkins, “A river cuts through rock, not because
‘Look Within’
23rd April, 2023 Poet Milton’s wife would chide him when he set out to walk with the aid of a walking stick, “Every day you
Akshaya Tritiya
22nd April, 2023 In Sanskrit, the word akshaya (अक्षय्य) means “never decreasing” in the sense of “prosperity, hope, joy, success”, while tritiya means “third phase
‘Learning Agility’
21st April, 2023 Captain Sullenberger was the pilot who became an instant hero that fateful morning in 2009 when he landed an aircraft with 155
2 QUESTIONS
20th April, 2023 Q 1: If you knew a woman who was pregnant, who had 8 kids already, three who were deaf, two who were
‘JUST DROPS’
19th April, 2023 Recently, when I was going to bed after using my bathroom, I started hearing sound of drops of water from the tap
‘The Seeker of Truth’
18th April, 2023 After years of searching, the seeker was told to go to a cave, in which he would find a well. ‘Ask the
Rule of 100
17th April, 2023 The 100-Hour Rule is the theory that to master a topic and get the benefits of greatness doesn’t need to take 10,000
’Stop Racing’
16th April, 2023 Two close boyhood friends grow up and go their separate ways. One becomes a humble monk, the other a rich and powerful
‘Believe’
15th April, 2023 There are always three steps , Ask Believe & Receive. The first step is to Ask, let the Universe know what you
Get Back on your Feet..
14th April, 2023 Baby giraffes never go to school. But they learn a very important lesson rather early in life. A lesson that all of
‘Let’s Celebrate’
13th April, 2023 India – one nation, many celebrations. Today, we celebrate the harvest festival in different parts of the country and start a New
‘Kiss That Frog’
12th April, 2023 In their new book, ‘Kiss That Frog,’ team of motivational author and speaker Brian Tracy and psychotherapist Christina Tracy Stein expand on
What Do You See?
11th April, 2023 A professor asked his students to prepare for the test. The professor handed out the question paper and asked his students to
‘The Streetlight Effect’
10th April, 2023 An old parable sometimes ascribed to Mulla Nasreddin, the 13th Century witty philosopher from today’s Turkey, tells of a drunkard searching under
Contact or Connection
09th April, 2023 An old teacher was being interviewed by a young professional. “Sir, in your last lecture, you told us about “Contact” & “Connection.”
When Trying to Be Helpful, Focus on Little Things
08th April, 2023 Mother Teresa once said, “We cannot do great things on this earth. We can only do little things with great love.” Sometimes
‘Good Friday Blessings’
07th April, 2023 Good Friday is a day of hope – Of looking forward to a better tomorrow. This Good Friday, let us all take
‘Solomon’s Paradox’
06th April, 2023 Simply put, you can give great advice to others but struggle to apply that same advice to your own life. It can
‘The Dan Sullivan Question’
05th April, 2023 Sometimes a great question changes everything. A great question can spark insight. A great question can provide an exciting new perspective on
‘Put Things in Perspective’
04th April, 2023 Eddie Rickenbacker, drifted in a life raft for 21 days, hopelessly lost in the Pacific. After surviving the ordeal, Rickenbacker said, “If
‘Avoid the Wrong Choices ’
03rd April, 2023 In his classic book, ‘Winning the Loser’s Game,’ Charley Ellis gives one of my all-time favourite success analogies: ‘In expert tennis the
‘Problem Solved’
02nd April, 2023 The teacher wrote on the board, 36X + yx, 2/3yx+3x(66y +12x)/b =0 He turned to the students and said, “Solve the problem.”
Rule the World
01st April, 2023 In the jungle which animal is the biggest – Elephant. In the jungle which animal is the tallest – Giraffe. In the
‘Besa’
31st March, 2023 While doing some research for an article, I came across this wonderful Term called ‘Besa’. It literally means ‘to keep the promise.’
Happy Ram Navami
30th March, 2023 त्याग दी सब ख्वाहिशें.. निष्काम बनने के लिए… राम’ ने खोया बहुत कुछ.. श्री राम’ बनने के लिए… On the ninth day
Happy Durga Ashtami
29th March, 2023 During Chaitra Navratri, We celebrate the nine forms of the Goddess, the Universal mother, an embodiment of power. According to mythological scripts,
‘It doesn’t add up’
28th March, 2023 A lot of things don’t make any sense. The numbers don’t add up, the explanations are full of holes. And yet they
Simple Advice
27th March, 2023 In the endnotes of his brilliant book, ‘Winning the Loser’s Game,’ Charles Ellis wrote about two of his best friends who, at
The Lighthouse Effect
26th March, 2023 Lighthouses have traditionally been viewed as symbols of hope and security. As beacons of light, they provide guidance for safe passage to
’You are Important’
25th March, 2023 You have this one life. How do you want to spend it? Apologising? Regretting? Questioning? Feeling sad? Hating yourself? Running after meaningless
’Winning Lobster’
24th March, 2023 Hierarchies are everywhere. It is often argued that they are a social construct, invented to allow certain people to have power over
Salute our Heroes
23rd March, 2023 चूमा था वीरों ने फांसी का फंदा, यूँ ही नहीं मिली थी आजादी खैरात में।। On the Shaheed Diwas, today, Let us
Happy Navratras!
22nd March, 2023 The beginning of spring and the beginning of autumn are two very important junctions of climatic & solar influence. These two periods
‘What is Evil?’
21st March, 2023 I recently read a book called ‘Evil- The science behind humanity’s dark side’ by Julia Shaw. It looks at why people do
‘Look for the Extraordinary in the Ordinary’
20th March, 2023 Two masons were approached by a reporter who asked the first mason, “What are you doing?” His response was to complain that
5 More Minutes
19th March, 2023 A woman sat down next to a man on a bench at a playground park one fine Sunday Morning. “That’s my son
‘Life is What You Make it’
18th March, 2023 You will always be given a bare wall, add the colours that you like to create a life that you want. “If
Perspective- Pale Blue Dot
17th March, 2023 The following excerpt from Carl Sagan’s book ‘Pale Blue Dot’ was inspired by an image taken, at Sagan’s suggestion, by Voyager 1
Humility – Character in Action
16th March, 2023 Sam Rayburn served as the Speaker of the House of Representatives in the United States Congress for seventeen years. As the Speaker
‘Delayed Gratification’
15th March, 2023 In today’s day and age of one click purchases & immediately accessible information, instant gratification is seen as the norm though it
‘The Real Reason for our Blessings’
14th March, 2023 There is a cafe near my house which is mostly full of customers & we invariably have to wait. I have noticed
‘Go Slow, Go Far’
13th March, 2023 Most young tree saplings spend their early decades under the shade of their mother’s canopy. Limited sunlight means they grow slowly. Slow
’Live Life’
12th March, 2023 Life is like one of those races in nursery school, where you race with a marble in a spoon kept in your
‘Build Some Slack – Wasting Time can be a Great Thing’
11th March, 2023 Recently read this wonderful piece by Morgan Housel, the author of ‘Psychology of Money’ on building slack and free time in your
‘Be Curious and Learn’
10th March, 2023 Back in early school, at some point, we were all introduced to Alice, the girl whose sense of wonder at the world
Querencia
09th March, 2023 “Within you there is a stillness and sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.” Querencia, A Spanish
‘Celebrate Life’
08th March, 2023 Any excuse to celebrate is good, the nature of the spirit is celebration. Holi is associated with Mal Utsav (smearing of Colours).
’True Leadership’
07th March, 2023 In his memoirs General Douglas MacArthur wrote about his first meeting with Emperor Hirohito after the end of the 2nd World War:
“HIRE CHARACTER; TRAIN SKILLS.”
06th March, 2023 History has it that when the ancient Chinese decided to live in peace, they made the Great Wall of China; they thought
Relax
05th March, 2023 What does it mean to relax? Despite hearing this term thousands of times during the course of our lives, very few people
Quitting While You’re Ahead, or at least Before You’ve had too Much.
04th March, 2023 Commenting on how he lived to 97, John D. Rockefeller’s doctor said the oil tycoon “gets up from the table while still
‘NECESSITY BECOMES A RITUAL’
03rd March, 2023 Swamiji had a pet cat, which licked food off all the plates and bowls at dinner-time. So the swami told one of
“What’s Really Important?”
02nd March, 2023 Keep Asking Yourself, “What’s Really Important for me?” It’s easy to get lost and overwhelmed in the chaos, responsibilities, and goals of
“Practice Being in the “Eye of the Storm”
01st March, 2023 Storms are a natural part of life. They come in the form of the death of a loved one, disease, job loss,
Anchoring
28th February, 2023 The Mongols ruled most of central Asia before their leader, Chenghis Khan, led them on an ill-fated campaign into what is now
Be yourself, Be Kind.
27th February, 2023 There was once a newspaper vendor who had a rude customer. Every morning, the customer would walk by, refuse to return the
Slow Dance
26th February, 2023 Here is a poem written by child psychologist David L. Weatherford, I read some years back and again recently. This is one
’Be Thankful’
25th February, 2023 ‘The more you thank life, the more life gives you to be thankful for.’ A construction supervisor from the 16th floor of
‘Mistakes’
24th February, 2023 When I started using a pen in my primary school, and I made a mistake, I would try hard to erase it
Blue Bird Event
23rd February, 2023 Bluebird is a lucrative opportunity that you come across unexpectedly, without much effort. The term is often used by sales professionals when
‘Visualize The Life You Want’
22nd February, 2023 The dream will manifest. The worry will subside. The right people will appear. The results you wanted will happen. The Universe will
Do Good & Good will Come to You
21st February, 2023 Doing good is not just about donating money or volunteering your time to help those in need; it’s also about being a
‘The Tree of Life’
20th February, 2023 Some years ago, I went to Bahrain. A Friend took me to see a national landmark there called “The Tree of Life.”
‘Adopt the Pace of Nature’
19th February, 2023 Just take a look at nature. She has been asleep, resting and waiting these past winter months knowing that there will be
‘Happy Mahashivratri’
18th February, 2023 ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात् ॥ Om, We Worship the Three-Eyed One (Lord Shiva), Who is Fragrant (Spiritual
‘Let go & Move on’
17th February, 2023 ਆਗਾਹਾ ਕੂ ਤ੍ਰਾਘਿ ਪਿਛਾ ਫੇਰਿ ਨ ਮੁਹਡੜਾ (ਅੰਗ ੧੦੯੬) Agaha ku traang piccha pher na muhadharha (ang 1096) Agaha – future Traang
‘Take this Quiz’
16th February, 2023 You don’t actually have to take the quiz. Just read straight through, and you’ll get the point. 1. Name the five wealthiest
Questions I ask Myself before Sleeping
15th February, 2023 If you want to improve, you have to ask yourself the right questions. Self-reflection is the key to all personal development. People
‘Express your Love’
14th February, 2023 Author Stephen Levine asks the question, “If you had an hour to live and could make only one phone call – who
Role of Money in Relationships
13th February, 2023 It is Valentine Week and Love is in the air. You must be wondering why we are talking about money in a
‘Hug Day’
12th February, 2023 Valentine’s Week is here. Every year, Valentine’s Week is celebrated with a whole lot of grandeur and pomp all across the world.
Be Happy!!!
11th February, 2023 This story is about a beautiful rich lady who complained to her psychiatrist that she felt that her whole life was empty,
“Has the Water Entered my Ship?”
10th February, 2023 In 1923, nine of the wealthiest people in the world met at Chicago’s Edgewater Beach Hotel. Their combined wealth, it is estimated,
Money Habits
09th February, 2023 Money habits is a complicated subject. There’s a human element that can defy logic – it’s personal, it’s messy, it’s emotional and
‘Live in the Present’
08th February, 2023 To a large degree, the measure of our peace of mind is determined by how much we are able to live in
’Reality Distortion Field’
07th February, 2023 A reality distortion field (RDF) involves the ability to block out distractions, fears, and doubts in an effort to focus on a
‘YOU are the Medicine’
05th February, 2023 Self care and rest means recognising your needs before you begin to struggle and crash. The need for building emotional strengths and
Enjoy the Journey
04th February, 2023 I recently reread the ‘Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance’ (ZAMM) which is an autobiography of American writer and philosopher, Robert
Precious Gift
03rd February, 2023 “We give little when we give of our possessions but we give much when we give of ourselves”, said Al Mustafa in
‘Life Isn’t Fair’
02nd February, 2023 A friend of mine, in response to a conversation we were having about the injustices of life, asked me the question, “Who
Budget Day
01st February, 2023 It’s the Union Budget day! Budget is like life. It is all about balancing; Balancing priorities, Balancing what you have & what
“The 5*5 Rule -Will This Matter 5 Years from Now?”
31st January, 2023 Sometimes, it can be all too easy to feel as though everything is going wrong. You are rushed off your feet, are
‘Don’t Quit’
30th January, 2023 My favourite Monday morning reminder, when i feel like giving up is this wonderful poem. It definitely gets me charged up for