Learn from failure

30th June 2025 While discussing inventions, Thomas Edison’s associate, Walter S. Mallory, once said to him, “Isn’t it a shame that with the tremendous amount of work you have done, you haven’t been able to get any results?” Edison replied, “Results! Why, man, I have gotten a lot of results! I know several thousand things […]
Get out of your comfort Zone

24th June 2025 “Once a wise man & his disciple in their travels, saw a hut in the distance. As they approached they realized that it was occupied in spite of its extremely poor appearance. In that desolate place; a man lived with his wife, 3 young children & a thin, tired looking cow. Since […]
‘The Gordian Knot’

19th June 2025 According to a famous legend, the ancient land of Phrygia (in what is now modern-day Turkey) was without a king. An oracle proclaimed that the next man to enter the city in an oxcart would become its king. Soon after, a man named Gordius rolled into Phrygia on an oxcart with his […]
‘Nothing is written’

17th March 2025 I recently re-watched my all time favourite & the old classic, ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ after a long time. Lawrence led the Arabs & the Arab revolt by appealing to their larger sense of purpose, pride & the desire to come together as a people in a great Arab nation. He made them […]
‘Do Good’

16th June 2025 Helping others can bring a sense of satisfaction & joy that lasts long after the act itself. You dont have to wait to do big things. Perform Small Acts of Kindness, Hold the door open for someone, offer your seat on public transport, or smile & say hello to a stranger. Help […]
My Master is on the other side..

30th May 2025 We all fear the unknown, especially something which has not been experienced before. A sick man turned to his doctor, as he was preparing to leave the examination room and said, “Doctor, I am afraid to die. Tell me what lies on the other side.” Very quietly, the doctor replied, “Frankly Sir, […]
The applause will come

20th May 2025 t’s been said that the champions aren’t made in the ring, they are only recognised there. The champion is made in the dark, cold, lonely mornings when they’re doing work. Disciplined work, Repetitive work, Boring work, Lonely work, Work that the competitor is not willing to endure consistently. The truth of the […]
Live Life!

19th April 2025 When the dust settles, We will realize how little we actually need, how much more we actually have and the true value of human connections. Eventually all the things fall into place – Until then, Laugh at the confusion, Live for the moments, Have faith that everything happens for a reason, Be […]
The Sinatra Test

4th April 2025 “Sinatra Test” is a concept, popularized by the book “Made to Stick,” that suggests demonstrating credibility by showcasing a single, highly challenging success that proves your ability to excel, implying that if you can succeed in such a difficult situation, you can likely succeed in others. The Sinatra test is about credibility: […]
I’ve Learned

3rd April 2025 Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older. And, there on television, she said it was ‘exciting’ & then went on to say this. ‘I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, […]