‘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. Interestingly, there is a principle in this area called Wilson’s Law, which states that ‘prioritizing the acquisition of knowledge and intelligence will ultimately lead us and thus our organizations to […]
‘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 is mine!” Inadvertently, all the children drop their balloons and fight over this red balloon. A very dumbed down example of what René Girard calls “mimetic desire.” Man is the […]
‘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 what to do next. You may have wasted a lot of time and energy trying different solutions that didn’t work. You may have even given up on solving the problem […]
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 idols on the day of Anant Chaturdashi. Ganesh Visarjan reminds one of the cosmic cycles of creation and dissolution. The Deity made of ‘Mitti,’ earth, returns to earth by dissolving […]
‘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 has discovered as to why they fly that way. The “Sense of the Goose” is a mindset that describes how people who share a common direction and sense of community […]
‘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 daily chores. It contrasts the act of dusting—a metaphor for mundane, repetitive tasks—with the richer experience’s life has to offer, like enjoying nature, pursuing creative activities, and spending time with […]
‘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. Yes, I know that if you do something good for someone with the expectation of a reward, it’s not a gift but a trade. I know that good things happen […]
‘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 heroic are mostly good, ordinary people who found strength they didn’t know they had in moments of difficulty, threat or danger. We all have untapped courage within us. We absolutely […]
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. During my own search for calm, I came across this beautiful Japanese parable which I found very helpful. A young man named Hiroshi was perplexed and overwhelmed by his never-ending […]
‘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 out into the open water. The obvious instinct is to fight the current, but it’s entirely wrong. Even the best swimmers are unable to fight against that current. In fact, […]