The Blue Moon
21/08/21 “Once in a blue moon” is a common expression that we use which means ‘not very often,’ or ‘very rarely. ‘ It often refers to an extra full moon. The lunar cycle is of 29.5 days and hence the extra days accumulate, and every two or three years (seven times in the 19 year […]
The Swimmer’s Body Illusion
20/08/21 The famous author, Nassim Taleb resolved to do something about the stubborn extra pounds he’d been carrying, he contemplated taking up various sports. However, joggers seemed scrawny and unhappy, and bodybuilders looked broad and stupid, and tennis didn’t appeal to him. Swimmers, though, appealed to him with their well-built, streamlined bodies. He decided to […]
The Perfect Portrait
19/08/21 Once there lived a brave king. He fought many battles and won many of them. Unfortunately, in one of the most important battles for his country, he was badly wounded. The king lived to relish the victory of the battle but lost an eye and a leg. One day the king saw the paintings […]
Determination
18/08/21 In 1883, John Roebling was inspired by an idea to build a spectacular bridge connecting New York with the Long Island. However bridge building experts throughout the world thought that this was an impossible feat and told Roebling to forget the idea. It just could not be done. It was not practical. It had […]
Law Of Nature
17/08/21 One day Krishna & Arjuna were taking their usual walk, when they came across an old Brahmin begging. Taking pity on his condition, Arjuna gave him a bag of gold coins. The man was overjoyed, but on his way to home, he was robbed by a thief in the forest. He cursed his fate […]
What Does Freedom Mean To You?
16/08/21 We just celebrated our 75th Independence Day and amongst the spate of congratulatory and celebratory messages on the social media, it got me thinking. What does Freedom actually mean to me? At different life stages, it meant different things to me, Freedom is not a concept carved from stone; it is malleable and personal, […]
Happy Independence Day
15/08/21 “Where the mind is without fear, & the head is held high, Where knowledge is free, where the mind is led forward by thee, into ever widening thought & action, into that heaven of freedom, my father, let my country awake.” ~ Rabindranath Tagore Freedom is not a Right but a Feeling! Let’s be […]
Impact Theory
14/08/21 Impact Theory is a weekly interview show that explores the mindsets of the world’s highest achievers to learn their secrets to success. Hosted by Quest Nutrition co-founder Tom Bilyeu, Impact Theory is designed to give people the tools and knowledge they need to unlock their potential and impact the world. Timothy Ferris, an American […]
Mistakes & Learning
13/08/21 One great scientist interviewed by news reporter, who asked him why he thought he was able to achieve so much more than the average person? He responded that it all came from a lesson his mother had taught him when he was a young child. He had been trying to take a bottle of […]
How Much Do You Know?
12/08/21 I recently read a story on the classical Greek philosopher, Socrates, who was tried and executed in 399 BC. He was tried on two charges – corrupting the youth, and impiety (perceived lack of proper respect for something considered sacred). Socrates had done no such thing. What he had done was educate the youth, […]