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The Mountain or the Pebble
24th April 2025 Here’s a quote by Mohammad Ali, I often think about: “It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it’s
World Book Day
23rd April 2025 It is celebrated annually on April 23rd to promote the joy of reading, encourage lifelong learning & highlight the importance of literature
How to practice gratitude?
22nd April 2025 “Some people grumble that roses have thorns; I am grateful that thorns have roses” A lot of people have this query: How
Choose your Debt Wisely
21st April 2025 Life is all about choices. What I have learnt is, life does not reward easy choices. Anyone can take the the easy
Find your ‘Trouble Tree’
20th April 2025 On a visit to another town, a friend invited me to his house. He came to pick me up & I noticed
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
Good Friday Blessings
18th April 2025 Good Friday is a day of hope – Of looking forward to a better tomorrow. This Good Friday, let us all take
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
The Reputational Cue Ball
16th April 2025 Your reputation isn’t just what people say about you—it’s the position from which you make every move. While most people understand that
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
Anything above Zero compounds
14th April 2025 The principle “anything above zero compounds” emphasizes that even small, consistent efforts & positive actions can accumulate over time & lead to
India – one nation – many celebrations.
13th April 2025 Today, we celebrate the harvest festival in different parts of the country and start a New Year – make a new beginning.
You’ll Arrive
12th April 2025 धीरे धीरे रे मना, धीरे सब कुछ होय । माली सींचे सौ घड़ा, ऋतु आये फल होय ।।~Kabir “Go slow my mind,
Do you have the courage to act?
11th April 2025 Buffett once said, “Be fearful when others are greedy & greedy when others are fearful.” Everyone in the investment business loves to
Fear not the traitors and their treason….
10th April 2025 Every new intern in out office has to pass the ETHICS test. We strongly believe in the motto – ‘Hire Character –
Who Decides Where The Bullseye Is?
9th April 2025 In a peaceful little village nestled among green hills, a famous archer once came for a visit. As he walked through the
The Friendship Recession
8th April 2025 I recently read a very interesting article in the Feb Edition of the Harvard Business Review and it immediately touched a chord
Budget Day
31st January 2025 It’s the Union Budget day! Budget is like life. It is all about balancing; Balancing priorities, Balancing what you have & what
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
Happy Ram Navmi!
6th April 2025 त्याग दी सब ख्वाहिशें.. निष्काम बनने के लिए… राम’ ने खोया बहुत कुछ.. श्री राम’ बनने के लिए…On the 9th day of
Happy Durga Ashthmi!
5th April 2025 During Chaitra Navratri, We celebrate the nine forms of the Goddess, the Universal mother, an embodiment of power. According to mythological scripts,
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
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
What Bridges Are You Leaving Behind?
2nd April 2025 We speed through life, trying to reach personal and professional goals, and we drive over many bridges to get there. Unless you
Write A Cheque To Yourself
1st April 2025 As we embark on a New Financial year, Let’s play a game. Tear out one cheque today from your chequebook and postdate
Account Closing Day
31st March 2025 Today is an Annual Account Closing Day, as we come to the end of the financial year, Let’s just be grateful for
Let’s Celebrate!
30th March 20225 We are a great nation with diversity in culture & festivities and our festivals are a testimony to that. Celebrating unity in
Imagine
29th March 2025 Let’s love & respect each other whatever the issues & circumstances. Let’s start today and change the world. People may be unkind,
Certainty is not an indication of truth.
28th March 2025 How many times have you been 100% certain about something, only to find out you were wrong? For me, it’s probably five
Regret Minimization Framework
27th March 2025 Sometimes you have to make hard decisions in life. Maybe you have to decide whether you should quit your job and start
To improve, do what works for you
26 March 2025 The mistake you can easily make, whether writing a book for the first time, or trying to start a business, or trying
Find your Unfair Advantage
25 March 2024 I’m sure many could relate to having an “existential crisis” at some point in life. What am I good at? What is
You’re Only as Good as the Company You Keep
24 March 2025 I’m a success today because I had a friend who believed in me and I didn’t have the heart to let him
Let’s Salute our Heroes!
23th March 2025 चूमा था वीरों ने फांसी का फंदा, यूँ ही नहीं मिली थी आजादी खैरात में।। “It is the cause, not the death,
Don’t Ignore The Precious Nature Of Time
22th March 2025 95% of the time you have with your children is over by the time they turn 18. Writer and philosopher Sam Harris
‘FOPO’ – Fear of other People’s Opinion
21st March 2025 Allodoxaphobia is the fear of other people’s opinion. Don’t worry about the opinions of the crowd.. The two big mistakes everyone makes
The Nova Effect
20th March 2025 The Nova Effect is a term coined by psychologists Richard Wiseman & Daniel Gilbert to describe the psychological phenomenon of a decline
Three men make a tiger
19th March 2025 This anecdote is the source of the popular Chinese idiom, ‘Sanren Chenghu,’ or literally “three men make a tiger.” It often reminds
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
Just Show up
17th March 2025 There will always be times in your life when life will get chaotic, motivation will fade, discipline will waver and consistency will
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
Live life like it’s a Saturday
15th March 2025 I recently had the pleasure of meeting an elderly man who gave me a piece of advice that has stuck with me.
Happy Holi – Celebrate Life
14th March 2025 Any excuse to celebrate is good, the nature of the spirit is celebration. Holi is associated with Mal Utsav (smearing of Colours).
The Leaky Ship Analogy
13th March 2025 Picture this: You’re on a boat in the middle of the ocean. Suddenly, a hole appears in the hull, Water pours in.
If Money were No Object..
12th March 2025 We once conducted a small survey and asked the respondents this very question, ‘If Money were no object?’ And the respondent had
Magnanimity
11th March 2025 Magnanimity has long been recognized as a key virtue for leaders and for everyone who desired to do great & honorable deeds
Use it or lose it
10th March 2025 Talent & intelligence are are abundant, courage is not. Have you noticed that there’s someone out there living the life you want,
Respect your Woman
9th March 2025 Young King Arthur was ambushed & imprisoned by the monarch of a neighboring kingdom. He could have killed him but was moved
On this Women’s day
8th March 2025 If we must celebrate a special day for women, let us celebrate freedom from stereotypes, from expectations, from idolisation, from sacrifice. Stop
Employee Appreciation Day
7th March 2025 The first friday of March is celebrated as the Employee Appreciation Day across the world – an opportunity for organizations to show
Be, Do, Have!
6th March 2025 I’ve long lived by an adage I learned from Zig Ziglar: “You’ve got to BE before you can do and DO before
Imposter Syndrome
5th March 2025 How many times have you had a voice in your head whispering “Do I really belong here? What if they find out
A little Extra
4th March 2025 “There are no traffic jams on the extra mile.” – Zig Ziglar What would happen if you gave just a little bit
The Bike Shed Effect
3rd March 2025 Cyril Northcote Parkinson, the British naval historian who coined Parkinson’s Law (the idea that work expands to fill the time allotted for
Secrets to a long & healthy life – Charlie Munger
2nd March 2025 Charlie Munger, the long time partner of Warren Buffet, was one of the best known successful investors followed actively by people for
How you start your day..?
1st March 2025 Did you know that the first hour of the morning is crucial? How you spend it will determine your experience of the
Don’t erase that mistake
28th February 2025 Do you ever find yourself endlessly mentally replaying situations in which you have committed a mistake or a blunder and wish you’d
The Sun and the Cave
27th February 2025 There is a beautiful Sufi Story about light & darkness. “One day the sun and a cave struck up a conversation. The
Happy Mahashivratri
26th February 205 ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात् ॥ Om, We Worship the Three-Eyed One (Lord Shiva), Who is Fragrant (Spiritual
Avoid the losers, the winners will take care of themselves.
25th February 2025 Peter Bevelin, is one of my favourite writers & has written these wonderful books titled, ‘Seeking Wisdom’ & “All I Want To
Find Your Why
24th February 2025 “Find your why and you’ll find your way.” ~ John Maxwell Identifying your why is critical. What is it that moves you
Alexander’s last wishes
23rd February 2025 (Repeated many times but still worth a read ) Alexander, after conquering many kingdoms, was returning home. On the way, he fell
Pay it forward
22th February 2025 To pay it forward simply means to repay a kindness received with a good deed to someone else. A must watch movie
‘Today’s More is Tomorrow’s Not Enough’
21st February 2025 The human nature is such that, no win ever quite satiates. Once asked by a reporter how much money was enough money,
The Corn Story
20th February 2025 There was a farmer who grew superior quality and award-winning Corn. Each year he entered his Corn in the state fair where
A Second and 34 Years
19th February 2025 In 1998, Citibank and The Travelers Insurance Company merged. They hired the legendary designer Paula Scher to create a new logo. In
Get out of your Comfort Zone
18th February 2025 The Comfort Zone is a psychological state in which we feel safe because it fulfills our need for Certainty, one of the
Would you trade lives with the person you’re admiring?
17th March 2025 We all know we’re not supposed to compare ourself to others. Comparison is the thief of joy, as they say, and for
What is Love?
16th February 2025 Love is not always about caring, pampering, romantic walks and talks, long drives, cosy dinners, dates. Holding hands, cuddles & hugs. Yes,
What Love means?
15th February 2025 It’s the Valentine weekend, lets understand What Love means from the mouth of children. A group of researchers once people posed this
Express your love
14th February 2025 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 2025 t is Valentine Week & Love is in the air. You must be wondering why we are talking about money in a
Hug Day
12th February 2025 Every year, Valentine’s Week is celebrated with a whole lot of grandeur & pomp all across the world. Dedicated to love of
Embrace the Imperfections
11th April 2025 While on a recent holiday, I was staying at an upmarket hotel and while checking out, the young woman at the front
Visualize your life
10th February 2025 Imagine your ideal future. Visualize yourself as if life were perfect in every aspect.” ~ Brian Tracy No matter what the odds,
The power of One….
9th February 2025 The Power of One is a wonderful philosophy that states that a single person can change the future by taking action that
The Seven Wonders
8th February 2025 A group of children were asked to list what they thought were the present “Seven Wonders of the World.” Though there were
17 Camels
7th February 2025 There was a father who left 17 camels as the inheritance for his three sons. When the father passed away, his sons
The Butterfly Effect
6th February 2025 “It used to be thought that the events that changed the world were things like big bombs, maniac politicians, huge earthquakes, or
Try to be useful
5th February 2025 In a beautiful piece reflecting on Charlie Munger’s life, Wall Street Journal, columnist, Jason Zweig shared an interaction he had with Munger
Be Grateful
4th February 2025 I love this old saying, “Begin your prayer with thanks & you’ll never get to asking.” Thank you God for a wonderful
Invest 2% of your day on your dream
3rd February 2025 “Some men see things as they are and say why, I Dream of things that never were and say why not.” ~George
Basant Panchmi
2nd February 2025 “When winter comes, can spring be far behind.” ~ Shakespeare Basant Panchmi marks the advent of spring(Basant Ritu) when it is time
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
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
The Salt Shaker theory of leadership
29th January 2025 Danny Meyer, a New York Restauranteur was facing an issue managing his staff & ensuring they meet the standards. He learned a
After failing twice
28th January 2025 Edmond Hillary, the great mountaineer said looking at Mount Everest: “I’ll come again and conquer you. Because as a Mountain you cannot
Being Selfless is Selfish
27th January 2025 The above statement is something I strongly believe in and it resonates with me. I gain far more in giving than the
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
Telic vs. Atelic Activities
25th January 2025 Telos is a Greek word meaning purpose, end or goal. From this root, philosophers have conceptualized that there are 2 types of
’True Leadership’
24th January 2025 True leadership is about being magnanimous in victory & graceful in defeat. Taking ownership in a crisis or responsibility in case of
Change yourself
23rd January 2025 There was a king who was bothered by severe eye pain. He consulted many physicians, consumed heavy loads of drugs and took
Two seeds lay side by side in the fertile soil.
22nd January 2025 The first seed said, “I want to grow! I want to send my roots deep into the soil beneath me, and thrust
His Plans are better
21st January 2025 A king was once roaming the streets of the city as part of an annual religious procession. As the king walked, an
Are you holding onto something that you no longer need?
20th January 2025 Here’s a story that I love A man on a long journey comes to a wide, rushing river blocking his path. With
Live Life!
19th January 2025 Life is like one of those races in nursery school, where you race with a marble in a spoon kept in your
The Helped, Heard, or Hugged Method
18th January 2025 I have a confession to make, whenever someone approaches me with a problem, I try to fix it. This is generally good
Do a good deed!
17th January 2025 Fleming was a poor Scottish farmer. One day, while working at his farm, he heard a cry for help coming from a
God’s piece of cake….
16th January 2025 Sometimes we wonder… ‘What did I do to deserve this ? ‘Why did God have to do this to me ? Here
What game are you playing?
15th January 2025 I recently attended a conference wherein, at the start of the panel discussion, the moderator asked us to give a 1-2 minute
Happy Makar Sankranti !
14th January 2025 Makar Sankranti coincides with the day the Sun leaves the tropic of Cancer to move towards the tropic of Capricorn (called Makar
‘The Legend of Lohri!’
13th January 2025 Lohri, a major festival in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, is a symbol of fertility and thanksgiving to the fire god. It is
Brrrr…It’s cold!
12th January 2025 It is said that Winter is not a season but a celebration. Snuggled in my duvet, after another round of hot tea,
Do you know yourself?
11th January 2025 Aristotle said, “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” In 2025, try asking yourself: Do I truly know myself? This can
The importance of action!
10th January 2025 I recently came across this story on the importance of action: A student once approached the Buddha and asked him for a
THE PROJECT
9th January 2025 While going through my notes, I came across this wonderful piece written by Robin Sharma some years ago . Found it really
The Leap of Faith
8th January 2025 In Christopher Nolan’s 2010 science-fiction thriller ‘Inception,’ there is a scene in which the protagonist, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, is faced with
Are Goals Important?
7th January 2025 Prevailing wisdom claims that the best way to achieve what we want in life—getting into better shape, building a successful business, relaxing
Happy Gurpurab!.
6th January 2025 “CHIDIYA NAAL MAI BAAJ LADAWA, GIDDRAN TON MAI SHER BANAWA, SAWA LAKH SE EK LADAWA, TAB GOBIND SINGH NAAM DHARAWA” History will
New Year’s Resolutions
5th January 2025 The dawn of a New Year is the time to pen down your plans & resolutions for the year ahead. But we
The Four Quarters Method
4th January 2025 I’m always looking for new ways to help structure my days for improved productivity, progress, and enjoyment. I recently came across a
The Surfer Mentality
3rd January 2025 I first came across the concept after reading a book: ‘Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life.’ The book is a beautiful, poetic memoir
Golden Buddha
2nd January 2025 Sharing an old yet true story. Thousands of years ago, Located in Wat Traimit, a temple in Bangkok, existed the Golden Buddha
Are you ready for 2025?
1st January 2025 This is a wonderful time of year that sneaks up on us. We knew that 2024 was winding down, we knew the
Thank You God
31st December 2024 As we end another wonderful year full of ups and down, Iam overwhelmed with just one feeling, A feeling of immense gratitude
The Clock is Ticking…
30th December 2024 As we approach the end of another wonderful year, a realisation ticked in, ‘The clock is ticking’—not in a doomsday way, but
The Stories You Tell Yourself
29th December 2024 There is one piece of wisdom I would share with a younger self: Pay close attention to the stories you tell yourself,
Catch Someone Doing the Right Thing!
28th December 2024 Someone beautifully said, “It’s More Important to Be Kind than Clever.” In a world that is being reshaped by the relentless advance
Winner’s Game vs. Loser’s Game
27th December 2024 In the 1999 tennis book, ‘Extraordinary Tennis for the Ordinary Tennis Player,’ author Simon Ramo broke down the difference between amateur and
Make the Coffee
26th December 2024 I recently came across a beautiful true story, written by a woman named Pam Kearney, on the impact of even the most
The Spiritual Significance of Christmas
25th December 2024 Seasons Greetings & Wish you a Merry Christmas! Every festival has a significance, a spiritual meaning behind the traditions and celebrations. So
Time to refill & renew
24th December 2024 Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love. It’s Christmas Eve, Santa is on his way,
‘The season of giving’
23rd December 2024 “We give little when we give of our possessions but we give much when we give of ourselves”, said Al Mustafa in
It’s later than you think!
22nd December 2024 I recently came across the lyrics of the famous song by Guy Lombardo and they stuck a chord. “You work and work
LET IT BE YOU!
21st December 2024 I recently came across this wonderful post by Jim Rohn & found it very apt & hence sharing it. Each and every
Let’s make the World Better – one small step at a time
20th December 2024 Some days ago , I was waiting at the railway station for my train to arrive, sitting there engrossed in reading a
Action Time
19th December 2024 Yesterday, we asked, what is it that you wish for in the coming year. Today, let’s talk about how to make it
Wish Time
18th December 2024 A new year is approaching, it is wish time, What do you want to wish for? Everything you have in life is
The Blue Team
17th December 2024 I remember, in my MBA days, we used to have case studies, where one group used to present a case & the
The Personal Annual Review
16th December 2024 “We do not learn from experience…we learn from reflecting on experience.” ~John Dewey It’s hard to believe that 2024 is already coming
Just Drop it!
15th December 2024 Once a Crow holding on to a piece of meat was flying to a place to sit & eat. However, a flock
Drinking from My Saucer
14th December 2024 This weekend, let’s just be thankful for our many blessings and I am reminded of this poem by John Paul Moore. The
Just Start
13th December 2024 “First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.” – Epictetus Speak your future into
How to make a lot of Money?
12th December 2024 Recently, a youngster came to me for some career advice, and the question he asked was, “How do I make a lot
Would Your 12-Year-Old Self be proud of You?
11th December 2024 After the exercise on ‘Letter to your future self,’ another exercise to be done is the thought experiment of meeting your child
Letter to your Future Self
10th December 2024 In a conference, I recently attended, we were asked by a speaker to write a letter to our future self. That got
The Museum of Failure
9th December 2024 I recently read about this wonderful Museum. When a new product totally flops, companies typically try to move on as quickly as
Invest in yourself
8th December 2024 When you fly on an airplane, before the flight takes off, the flight attendant instructs you “Put your oxygen mask on first,
Nothing in Excess
7th December 2024 In most things in life, when I question myself, I have found an answer in “Nothing in excess.” In Plato’s Philebus, Socrates
Still I rise
6th December 2024 One of my go to poems, whenever I am feeling down is ‘Still I Rise’ by Maya Angelou. The words which resonate
Change
5th December 2024 We live in a world where everyone wants everyone else to change first. We blame the govt for our problems. We blame
Behaviour Matters
4th December 2024 Someone once said, “It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice.” A famous industrialist once took two candidates
The power of Association
3rd November 2024 Did you know there is power in association and that the people who you regularly hang out with have a huge influence
Don’t only Dream, Act on it
2nd November 2024 The world is full of could’ve- beens. A could’ve been is worse than a has been. At least a has been was
Practise Stopping
1st November 2024 “I have so much to accomplish today that I must meditate for two hours instead of one.” ~Mahatma Gandhi Wise words indeed
How to measure your life
30th November 2024 Here’s a harsh truth of life: You’ll never feel successful unless you create your own definition of success. Most people subconsciously define
Humility and wisdom
29th November 2024 Humility leads one to seek the wisdom of others In ‘The Road to Character,’ David Brooks, says, “Humility is the awareness that
Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto
28th November 2024 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 Power of Appreciation
27th November 2024 Continuing with yesterday’s post, let’s talk about the power of appreciation. Sir Richard Branson said, “As a leader of people, you must
Taking for Granted Syndrome
26th November 2024 We all suffer from the “Taking for granted syndrome”: our tendency to switch off the value of the good things in our
The 10-10-10 Rule
25th November 2024 I’m always on the lookout for tools that allow me to act more decisively when faced with bigger decisions in my personal
Celebrate Life
24th November 2024 Remember the movie, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, where after the Tomatina Festival, Hrithik & Katrina are taking a walk & katrina asks,
Live a Life you love
23rd November 2024 I often look at commencement & graduation speeches for words of wisdom & inspiration. Commencement speeches are an opportunity for media moguls,
Live the life you love – Make the dash count?
22nd November 2024 Continuing with the theme of my yesterday’s blog, I wanted to introspect on how I wanted to live my life. I have
Make the Dash Count
21st November 2024 Recently we lost a very dear friend to an illness which lasted only some months which made me once again realise the
Think Long term
20th November 2024 As evolutionists tell us, our ancestors were living in jungles for millennia before they started agriculture and building societies. The agrarian society
Find your true desire, then live it
19th November 2024 According to the French thinker René Girard, “We unconsciously mimic the desires of others rather than engage in a process to identify
Success is the best revenge
18th November 2024 Frank Sinatra once said, “The best revenge is massive success.” In Steve Jobs’ Commencement Speech at Stanford University in 2005, he spoke
The three stages of life
17th November 2024 Recently, I had an interesting conversation wherein someone shared an interesting idea related to professional progression. He shared that there are three
Rise above the Negativity
16th November 2024 The last few days I have been preparing to pass on the baton as the venerable institution I was heading, gets ready
Happy Gurupurab!
15th November 2024 “Satgur Nanak Pargateya, Mitti Dhund Jag Chanan Hoyeya” (With the emergence of the Holy Guruji, Guru Nanak, the mist cleared and the
Happy Children’s Day
14th November 2024 The owner of a farm asked his child to work every day at the farm. His friend said to him, “You do
Choose your Echo
13th November 2024 A man was taking his son on a walk in a nearby forest. Suddenly the boy tripped and feeling a sharp pain,
Self-Perception
12th November 2024 In my Book, ‘Dear Son -Life Lessons from a father.’, one of the most important chapters is titled, “Talent is not enough”
Are you choosing to see your full worth?
11th November 2024 There’s a simple story that I love: A professor stood in front of his class, held up a crisp $100 bill, and
Build the life you want
10th November 2024 You will always be given a bare wall, add the colours that you like to create a life that you want. “If
REST
9th November 2024 “If a plant only gets sunlight, it’s very harmful. It needs darkness too, In the darkness, it converts oxygen into carbon dioxide.
Die Empty
8th November 2024 The most beautiful book for a young man to read is “Die Empty” by Todd Henry. The author was inspired and got
Be Happy
7th November 2024 ‘Happiness doesn’t depend upon who you are or what you have; it depends solely on what you think.’ – Dale Carnegie That
Why Me?
6th November 2024 When things go bad in your life, it’s easy to think ‘why me?’ Why do I have a rubbish job? Why is
Law of the Farm
5th November 2024 Centuries ago, a King was sitting in his cabinet meeting discussing about the poor economy of his country. One economist said, “Sir,
The day after the 5-day festival
4th November 2024 So, the Five day festival of Diwali has gone as suddenly as it had arrived. Wasn’t preparing for the festival more exciting
Day 5 – The final day of the Diwali Festivities – Bhai Dooj – The day of love between siblings
3rd t November 2024 The festival of Bhai Dooj has a literal meaning attached to it. It is made up of two words namely- “Bhai”
Vishwakarma Day – Day 4 of the Diwali Festival
2nd November 2024 A day after Diwali also celebrated as the New Year with enthusiasm and fervor which symbolizes the progression into new Lunar Year.
The Diwali Pledge
1st November 2024 We traditionally do these six things during Diwali, which this time, if we do with complete understanding, nit only on Diwali day
Diwali – The Festival of Light
31st October 2024 ॥तमसो मा ज्योतिर् गमय॥ “हे ईश , हमें अज्ञान के अंधकार से ज्ञान के प्रकाश की ओर ले चलिए |” On this
‘Dhanteras -The start of the 5-day Festival of Diwali’
30th October 2024 Diwali is a five-day festival & starts with Dhanteras. The five days of Diwali are Day One -Dhanteras (Day of fortune) Day
‘Gambling during Diwali!’
29th October 2024 Have you ever wondered why a vice, like card playing, is a part of Diwali celebrations? Does the idea of people going
‘Make things happen’
28th October 2024 Diwali is about the start of the new Year, about the New Samvat, about new beginnings, about new opportunities, about planning and
Celebrate Life
27th October 2024 When you celebrate the whole existence participates with you. In celebration we meet the ultimate, the eternal, because celebration happens when the
Become a Two-dollar Man
26th October 2024 One of my life gurus was Jim Rohn – the grand old man of American motivational speaking. I read an interesting piece
‘The Giving Plate’
25th October 2024 Some years ago, a friend sent me one and shared this wonderful concept of ‘The Giving Plate.’ We really liked the concept
‘Giving with Humility’
24th October 2024 In this season of giving, what is most important is: How do you give? Do you find joy in giving in little
‘Light the Lamp’
23rd October 2024 I read a beautiful couplet from Sant Kabir this morning, which reads – जब मैं था तब हरी नहीं, अब हरी है
The Power of Yet….
22nd October 2024 I love this three-letter word. It reminds me of Hope. It reminds me of positivity. It reminds me that despite all odds,
‘The Weekly Win Card’
21st October 2024 Here’s an all-too-common scene from my life: It’s Monday, The week starts and I feel on top of things. I know the
‘Happy Karwa Chauth’
20th October 2024 “If we require love, we must try and realize that the only way to get love is by giving it, that the
Smell the Flowers Along the way
19th October 2024 The quote, “Stop and smell the roses,” is often attributed to golfer Walter Hagen in the 1956 book “The Walter Hagen Story”
“What can I give?”
18th October 2024 I’ve been thinking about the act of giving for some time now. This Festive season, Lets first explore the question of “What
‘Helpers High’
17th October 2024 “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” This quote is so true. When we
#DoGoodDiwali
16th October 2024 As we enter into the Festive fortnight of Diwali & finalise our Festive plans, let’s just take a moment & think of
‘Rocking Chair test’
15th October 2024 Tony Robbins often says, “It is in your moments of decisions that your destiny is shaped.” We all contemplate a life change
The World is Yours for the Taking
14th October 2024 I love this passage from Meditations: At dawn, when you have trouble getting out of bed, tell yourself: “I have to go
A ‘To Be List’
13th October 2024 We make To-Do lists, and yet has anyone ever created a To-Be list? We are human beings, not human doings, so why
Happy Vijaydashmi!
12th October 2024 Dussehra is a Sanskrit word which means removal of ten bad qualities within you. * Kama vasana (Lust) * Krodha (Anger) *
‘Chop Wood & Carry Water’
11th October 2024 There’s a Zen Buddhist story that changed my life: A novice asked the Zen master, “What do you do before enlightenment?” “Chop
Happy Durga Ashthmi
10th October 2024 During Navratri, We celebrate the nine forms of the Goddess, the Universal mother, an embodiment of power. We bow to her and
My 2 bits of advice
9th October 2024 Recently a youngster starting his career, came to me for some advice on how he should approach his career to achieve his
Rise above the problem
8th October 2024 If you put a buzzard in a pen six or eight feet square and entirely open at the top, the bird, in
‘The Joy of Giving’
7th October 2024 ‘The Joy of Giving,’ also known as ‘Daan Utsav,’ is a festival that takes place in India each year during the first
Be yourself, Be Kind
6th October 2024 Dr Richard Carlson, in his wonderful book, ‘Don’t sweat the small stuff, and it’s all small stuff’ wrote a beautiful line which
‘Be an Encourager’
5th October 2024 “Be an encourager, the world is full of critics already” is something that I try to live by. It means that instead
‘Spiritual Importance of Navratri’
4th Oct 2024 The 9-day festival is all about prayers, sattvik food, and devotion towards Maa Durga and her 9 avataars. The festival marks the
‘Happy Navratri’
3rd Oct 2024 या देवी सर्वभूतेषु, शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता, नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम: शारदीय नवरात्रि की शुभकामनाएं! The beginning of spring and the beginning of
‘A homage to the Mahatma’
2nd October 2024 Once Gandhi ji’s dhoti was torn, and someone said, ‘Bapu, your dhoti is torn.’ So Gandhiji goes into the bathroom and adjusts
Be Kind!
1st October 2024 Someone beautifully said, “Spread kindness like it’s Money, Pretend you are a Billionnaire.” Kindness could be reaching out to people to do
‘Focus’
30th Sept 2024 Iam sure you have heard & read the below para several times, “Focus on the positives, focus on the possibilities, focus on
‘Niksen – The Dutch Art of Doing nothing’
29th Sept 2024 After yesterday’s post, a lot of readers asked me to share more about ‘Niksen’ Niksen is a North European trend that’s
‘The Art of doing Nothing’
28th Sept 2024 Thich Nhat Hanh wrote, “People should learn how to be just there, doing nothing…it’s not so easy to just be. If you
‘Overthinking’
27th Sept 2024 Most people I have met over the years are capable of building the life they want, but few execute on that capability.
‘Social Proof’
26th September 2024 You are going to your office. At an intersection, you encounter a group of people, all staring at the sky. Without even
‘The seduction of Pessimism’
25th September 2024 In a world where optimism is the most reasonable stance, Have you ever wondered why there are some people who are eternal
‘Itadakimasu’
24th September 2024 Before eating, Japanese people say “itadakimasu,” a polite phrase meaning “I receive this food.” This standard phrase before a meal, comes from
“Practice, practice, practice.”
23rd September 2024 A pedestrian on 57th Street sees a musician getting out of a cab and asks, “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?”
‘Become a good example’
22nd September 2024 Children believe that the way their parents act is the correct way. Your values & beliefs become their values & beliefs. The
‘The Two Types of Happiness’
21st September 2024 I recently came across this wonderful concept about the kinds of happiness. Happiness can be defined in many ways. In psychology, there
‘Wilson’s Law’
20th September 2024 I have always believed that the way to success whether financially or otherwise is only through constant learning, gaining Knowledge & upskilling.
‘Mimetic Desire’
19th September 2024 Have you ever seen children at a party playing with balloons. One child suddenly grabs a red balloon and yells: “This balloon
‘Kidlin Law’
18th September 2024 Have you ever faced a problem that seemed too complex or overwhelming to solve? Maybe you felt stuck, frustrated, or confused about
Ganpati Visarjan!
17th September 2024 Ganpati Visarjan! Ten days after welcoming Lord Ganesha to our homes on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, devotees bid adieu to Ganesh
‘A sense of a Goose’
16th September 2024 It’s Autumn and when you see geese heading south for the winter, flying in a “V” formation, you might consider what science
‘Understand your priorities’
15th September 2024 The poem “Dust if you must” offers a gentle reminder to live life fully rather than getting lost in the routine of
‘Giving Thanks’
14th September 2024 Be Kind, be thoughtful, be compassionate, be helpful, but most of all, be thankful for all that you have been blessed with.
‘Heroism’
13th September 2024 Heroism is less about “pre-installed bravery” and more about what you do when you’re petrified. The women and men we see as
What Stones Are You Picking?
12th September 2024 In the midst of all the distractions & the noise the world offers, we all want to attain a sense of calm.
‘The Riptide Mentality’
11th September 2024 A riptide is a strong ocean current that flows directly away from the shore. A swimmer caught in a riptide is pulled
‘Ganesha – The Lord of Wisdom’
10th September 2024 There are many tales & lessons to be learnt from.Lord Ganesha’s life story. During the ongoing Ganesh Festival, I am reminded of
‘Find your North Star’
9th September 2024 There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you
‘Be Kind’
8th September 2024 You tell people to be kind, and the most common reply is, “What difference will my small act of kindness make in
‘Ganesh Chaturthi – A new beginning!’
7th September 2024 Ganesh Chaturthi is here! The religious-cultural festival is a 10-day-long celebration of Lord Ganesha’s birth. In Hinduism, Lord Ganesha is the epitome
‘Let’s teach our children’
6th September 2024 On Teachers Day, Yesterday, many stories were shared on the social media, but I found this most useful & hence sharing. ‘The
‘Happy Teachers Day!’
5th September 2024 “Gurur Brahma, Gurur Vishnu, Gurur Devo Maheshawara, Guru Saakshaata Parabrahma Tasmai, Shri Guruve Namah.” Without you, we would have been lost, Thank
‘The Secret of Money – How much is enough?’
4th September 2024 The tragedy dates to 1859, when around 450 passengers on the Royal Charter, returning from the Australian goldmines to England, drowned when
‘Finding Your Purpose’
3rd September 2024 Two friends from the same village decided to embark on a journey into the unknown. Neither had chosen a specific city to
‘Quick Recovery time’
2nd September 2024 One of the major contributors to success is how quickly you can recover from setbacks. Falling & failing is inevitable in the
‘Come September’
1st September 2024 The name September comes from the the word ‘septem’ comes from the Latin ‘septa’ meaning ‘seven’. The name September suggests that it
‘Embrace the sweetness’
31st August 2024 We have enough worries for the week, the weekend is here, Leave the worrying for Monday & enjoy the weekend. I love
‘Just Start’
30th August 2024 “You will never be ready, just start.” As Martin Luther King Jr said, ‘Take the first step in faith. You don’t have
‘The Ikea Effect’
29th August 2024 How did IKEA become a $40 billion company selling furniture? Essentially, By exploiting a cognitive bias called the Labor Perception Effect, Aka
‘Troubles are teachers’
28th August 2024 Our small and large troubles are teachers, hard and bothersome as they may be. The old saying “A bad day for the
‘Do your part & Trust God to do the rest’
27th August 2024 In continuation of the Janamshtmi theme, sharing a wonderful parable I came across recently. A night before the day of Matsya Vedh
‘Happy Janmashtami!’
26th August 2024 Krishna was born in the darkness of the night, in the locked confines of a jail. However, at the moment of His
‘Let yourself Rest’
25th August 2024 You can make the world a better place by making yourself a better person. I’m reminded of my favorite line in Cal
‘The Cathedral Effect’
24th August 2024 In 2007, researchers from Oxford published a study that found that ceiling height impacted creativity and focus. Specifically, higher ceilings promoted creative
‘Act Now’
23rd August 2024 In our world today, Advice is overrated and Action is underrated. People look for all kinds of excuses to delay taking action.
‘Trust’
22nd August 2024 Trust when you don’t have the answers. Trust when you can’t find the way out. Trust when you don’t know what’s happening.
‘Be grateful for your blessings’
21st August 2024 I love this old saying, “Begin your prayer with thanks & you’ll never get to asking.” Many a times I have found
‘Optimist Vs Pessimist’
20th August 2024 The debate on the glass half full vs half empty has gone on for ages. The topic of pessimism versus optimism is
‘Happy Raksha Bandhan!’
19th August 2024 Raksha Bandhan has been celebrated by Gods and men alike since ages. Rakhi fables abound around Gods like Lord Yama, the
‘The most valuable things don’t cost any money’
18th August 2024 I love this old saying, “Some people are so poor, all they have is money.” What if someone told you that you
‘Law of the Garbage Truck’
17th August 2024 One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when
‘How to develop an Abundance Mindset?’
16th August 2024 I posted a blog on ‘An Abundant Mindset’ somedays back. A lot of readers asked, how does one develop an Abundant mindset?
‘What does Freedom mean to you?’
15th August 2024 As we complete our 77 years of Independence, let’s spend a moment on What does Freedom actually mean to me? At different
‘Seventeen Inspiring Words’
14th August 2024 As we get ready to celebrate our 78th Independence Day, I am reminded of the 17 most inspiring words in 20th century
‘Incorporate gratitude into your daily life’
13th August 2024 According to Oprah Winfrey, “If you look at what you have in life, you’ll always have more. If you look at what
‘An Abundance mindset’
12th August 2024 One of my favorite quotes is, “The mind is everything, what you think, you become.” It is so true. Mindset is a
‘True Friends’
11th August 2024 Many years ago, just after I had got married, I was sitting on a couch on a hot, humid day, sipping a
‘The Fosbury Flop’
10th August 2024 In most fields, you need to do things differently, to complete and win, whether in Sports, Business or life especially when the
‘The carrot, the egg, and the coffee bean’
9th August 2024 A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She
‘The Ceramics Class’
8th August 2024 We all have goals that are important to us. But is it our drive to achieve a certain outcome that makes us
‘Choose your battles wisely’
7th August 2024 After all, life isn’t measured by how many times you stand up to fight. It’s not winning battles that make you happy,
‘Marshmallow Challenge’
6th August 2024 Imagine a room filled with people, divided into teams of 4 persons each. Each team gets 20 sticks of spaghetti, a yard
‘Clear the Cobwebs’
5th August 2024 Once upon a time, there was an unfortunate poor man. His lived in a small, empty house & Unclean house full of
‘Happy Friendship Day’
4th August 2024 The greatest gift in life is friendship & I am thankful to God that I have received it in abundance. To have
‘Mind your business’
3rd August 2024 How many times have you got or given unsolicited advice? On most occasions, it gets an unfavourable response. There can be positive
‘See the positive in every situation’
2nd August 2024 I once met a man who uses a wheelchair. When asked if it was difficult being confined, he responded, “I’m not confined
‘Persistence’
1st August 2024 Big shots are only little shots who keep shooting. Persistence is defined as “voluntary continuation of a goal-directed action in spite of
‘The “HOPE” Experiment’
31st July 2024 During a study at Harvard in the 1950s, Dr. Curt Richter placed rats in a pool of water to test how long
‘Why do I write?’
30th July 2024 A lot of my daily blog readers often ask me, how do I manage to post a blog regularly every day, how
‘Who Moved My Cheese’
29th July 2024 I have read this little book by Spencer Johnson, multiple times and read it whenever any new complexity arises. The book is
‘Be Happy’
28th July 2024 The best feeling in the world is realizing that you’re perfectly happy without the thing you thought you needed. “Happiness is like
‘Don’t Leave nothing for later’
27th July 2024 At some point in our life journey, we are all probably guilty of the “I’ll do it after;” of “chasing someday.” Have
‘The Olympics are here’
26th July 2024 ‘Citius Altius Fortius’ meaning Faster, Higher, Stronger is the motto of the Olympics. The ultimate sporting event for athletes to do their
‘The 80/20 Principle’
25th July 2024 This “universal truth” about the imbalance of inputs and outputs is what became known as the Pareto principle, or the 80/20 rule.
‘I’ve learned…’
24th July 2024 Recently I celebrated my Birthday, that got me thinking about what has been, what I have learned all along & what rules
‘Budget Day’
23rd July 2024 It’s the much-awaited Union Budget Day! Budget is like life. It is all about balancing; Balancing priorities, Balancing what you have &
‘The world is mine’
22nd July 2024 ~ Joy lovelet Crawford This wonderful poem is my ‘Go to poem,’ whenever I need a reminder to be grateful for the
‘Everyone is my teacher’
21st July 2024 “Guru and God both appear before me. To whom should I prostrate? I bow before my Guru who introduced God to me”
‘Allow yourself to be bored’
20th July 2024 Blaise Pascal said, “All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” How many times do
‘To New beginnings…’
19th July 2024 As I completed another wonderful and eventful year, I was reviewing the year gone by and planning for the year ahead and
‘If your life was a movie, what would be the title?’
18th July 2024 Seriously, Have you ever thought about this? On this special day, it got me thinking & introspecting, How would one like to
‘The Spotlight Effect’
17th July 2024 Have you ever had a stain on your shirt & have been too scared to go in a public place afraid what
‘The Spotlight Effect’
17th July 2024 Have you ever had a stain on your shirt & have been too scared to go in a public place afraid what
‘The 99 Club’
16th July 2024 Once upon a time, there lived a King who, despite his luxurious lifestyle, was neither happy nor content. One day, he came
‘Just Start’
15th July 2024 Have you ever dreamt a great dream or had an inspiring idea, but then went back to your daily routine and lost
‘Success Markers’
14th July 2024 What are your markers for Success? Maya Angelou, the American civil rights activist, put it best, “Success is liking yourself, liking what
‘Be Happy’
13th July 2024 Happiness is an attitude, very little is needed to make a happy life. We either make ourselves miserable, or happy & strong.
‘Keep Kicking’
12th July 2024 A crisis is a true test of character, they say. And given how several people find themselves in a crisis these days,
‘The Dirty Window’
11th July 2024 I am sure you’ve heard the story of the young couple who moved into a new apartment. One morning, the woman looked
‘Salt vs Rice’
10th July 2024 If you were to cook 3 cups of rice, would you add 3 cups of salt to it? Certainly not! So, in
‘Face your Fears’
9th July 2024 Do you know the legend of the Cherokee Indian youths’ rite of Passage? The father takes his young son into the forest,
‘The Cookie Thief !!!!’
8th July 2024 A woman was waiting at an airport one night, with several long hours before her flight. She hunted for a book in
‘Sometimes… Beautiful lines by Robert Drake’
7th July 2024 Sometimes, I feel I want to go back in time… Not to change things, but to feel a couple of things twice…
‘Make yourself a priority’
6th July 2024 Are you the most important person in your life? How often do you make time for yourself? Conventional wisdom centers around giving
‘Don’t stress about things you can’t control’
5th July 2024 Scientists estimate people have about 70,000 thoughts per day. Many of those thoughts incite feelings of self-doubt, fear, and discouragement. There’s a
‘Hemingway’s Lost Suitcase’
4th July 2024 In 1922, Ernest Hemingway was a 23-year-old aspiring novelist working as a foreign correspondent in Paris for the Toronto Star newspaper. The
‘Gaman’ – The Japanese way of facing hard times’
3rd July 2024 Life always brings with it the ups and downs, the peaks and valleys. True character is revealed during both the occasions. Abraham
‘Focus’
2nd July 2024 Steve Jobs was once asked, what he thought was his most important creation, most thought, he would answer the iPad or the
‘What it takes to win a Billion Hearts & a Billion Rupees’
1st July 2024 The feeling of elation & the Hangover of the amazing victory by Team India still persists. While wondering & reading about what
‘Indiana Indiaaah’
30th June 2024 This Indian cricket team is special, not just for the runs they have scored or the wickets they have taken, but for