‘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 life. “So many people strive for efficient lives, where no hour is wasted. But an overlooked skill that doesn’t get enough attention is the idea that, Wasting time can be […]
‘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 led to ‘curiouser and curiouser’ events. But along the way, I think we all lost the plot a bit. Yes, we all know that knowledge leads to innovation but not […]
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 word, it means the place where your strength is drawn from; where you feel at home; the place where you are your most authentic self. Author Rachel Naomi Remen, introduced […]
‘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). The Holika fire is burnt one day prior which signifies the burning away of what is old and worn out. The Holi of Braj is famous all over India for […]
’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: “Shortly after my arrival in Tokyo, I was urged by members of my staff to summon the Emperor to my headquarters as a show of power. I brushed the suggestions […]
“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 no one could climb it due to its height. During the first 100 years of its existence, the Chinese were invaded thrice and every time, the hordes of enemy infantry […]
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 have deeply considered what it’s really about. Relaxing according to the dictionary, means ‘to become lax, weak, or loose, to rest or to become less intense or severe.’ When you […]
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 a little hungry.” It’s another rare skill, and one that applies beyond eating. The temptation to exploit every drop of opportunity leads many people to push relentlessly for more, more, […]
‘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 his disciples to tie the cat to a tree nearby till dinner was over, so that the cat would not mess with them. A few years passed. The swami died. […]
“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 life. Once overwhelmed, it’s tempting to forget about and postpone that which is most near and dear to your heart. I’ve found that it’s helpful to keep asking myself, “What’s […]