Don’t judge a book by its cover
17th April 2025 An important life theme I’ve always tried to live by is to never to judge a book by its cover. In today’s fast-paced world, we tend to make quick decisions about everything, including how we judge people. In our quest for speed, we can often and easily make judgments based on superficial […]
Anything above zero compounds – Cont’d
15th April 2025 A couple of days back, when I was going to bed after using my bathroom, I started hearing sound of drops of water from the tap in slow successions, but since it was dropping into an empty bucket, I decided to let it be. But, When I woke up the next morning, […]
Who would you call to get you out of a foreign prison?
7th April 2025 I recently read George Mack’s incredible essay, High Agency. ‘High agency’ refers to a mindset and a way of acting characterized by a strong belief in one’s power to shape their own circumstances and take control of their destiny, rather than passively waiting for things to happen. Imagine you wake up in […]
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, […]
Prove wrong or move on
18th March 2025 The phrase “prove wrong or move on” suggests a choice between engaging in a conflict to validate one’s position or letting go and focusing on other matters. It highlights the decision of whether to prioritize personal validation or to prioritize peace & progress. Prof Bennett was known for his unconventional methods. His […]
Work – Life Balance
16th March 2025 Despite the resounding evidence that working long hours can be harmful to both employees & employers, many professionals still struggle to overcome their assumptions & their deeply-ingrained habits around work hours. What does it take to free yourself from these unhealthy patterns & reach a more sustainable, rewarding work-life balance? I recently […]
The Biggest Enemy of Your Future Success
30th January 2025 Who do you think is the biggest enemy of your future success? A competitor? A lack of resources? The market? No. It’s your current success. Success is comforting, It feels good, It validates your hard work. But it also makes you complacent. When you’re successful, the urgency to improve fades. You start […]
The Right Now Test
26th January 2025 We all face difficulty in saying No – not only to others but also to ourselves. Success is more often determined, not by the things we do but by the things we decide not to do. I was recently I introduced to a wonderful Framework for saying no more effectively: There is […]
‘Life Lessons’
28th March 2024 One of my biggest lessons in life came from the book called ‘Every Second Counts’ by the famous cyclist Lance Armstrong. The book is an amazing story of introspection, self-belief, and discipline. Pain is not such a bad thing after all, argues Armstrong, and is, in fact, the most uplifting of all […]