‘The Backwards Law’
10th June 2024 Navy SEALs are the most elite warriors on Earth. Here’s one thing they are taught early on, ‘The Backwards Law’ – how to get what you want by letting go. There’s a part of Navy SEAL training called “drown-proofing” where they bind your hands behind your back, tie your feet together, and […]
‘Rest – It can work wonders.’
9th June 2024 Slow down and everything you are chasing will come around and catch you. To put it simply, your mind is like a car engine: If you always have your pedal to the floor, the engine will redline, overheat, and fail. When you slow down and make time for rest and meditation, you […]
“Hedonic Treadmill”
8th June 2024 The hedonic treadmill is a metaphor for the human tendency to pursue one pleasure after another. We are always on the Hedonic treadmill, which simply means that as a person makes more money, expectations and desires rise in tandem, which results in no permanent gain in happiness. Isn’t that ironic? When we […]
“Buridan’s Donkey”
7th June 2024 Buridan donkey is a philosophical term or paradox that refers to a hypothetical situation where a hungry and thirsty donkey is placed exactly halfway between a pile of hay and a bucket of water. Since his hunger is supposed to be equal to his thirst, the donkey is reluctant to eat and […]
“Find your happiness”
6th June 2024 This story is about a beautiful, expensively dressed lady who complained to her psychiatrist that she felt that her whole life was empty & had no meaning & was looking at ways to seek out happiness. The counselor called over an old lady who cleaned the office floors. He then said to […]
“World Environment Day”
5th June 2024 “It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men’s hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanates from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit” ~Robert Louis Stevenson. World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June […]
“Here’s a Chance to Grow”
4th June 2024 “Every adversity carries with it the seed of an equivalent or greater benefit.” ~ Napolean Hill The only way to coast is downhill. We all frequently deal with people who complain about the trials and tribulations of their daily lives. Life seems to be one big problem for them. I would like […]
“Lazy Work = Productive Work”
3rd June 2024 John D. Rockefeller was the most successful businessman of all time. He was also a recluse, spending most of his time by himself. He rarely spoke, deliberately making himself inaccessible & staying quiet when you caught his attention. A refinery worker who occasionally had Rockefeller’s ear once remarked: “He lets everybody else […]
“The Power of Silence”
2nd June 2024 In our fast-paced and bustling world, silence seems to have become a rare commodity. The constant chatter and noise surround us, leaving little room for introspection and inner peace. Yet, in our daily lives, the power of silence should not be underestimated. Silence holds the key to connecting with our true selves, […]
“Let’s Vote”
1st June 2024 It’s not the weekend today, it’s the day we get to exercise our franchise and cast our vote. I am reminded of the quote by Barack Obama, “There is no such thing as a vote that doesn’t matter.” Every election is actually determined by people who show up and as Ronald Dahl […]