‘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 Newport’s Deep Work: “When you work, work hard. When you’re done, be done.” The answers you seek, never come when the mind is busy, they come when the mind is […]
‘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 problem solving, while lower ceilings promoted logical problem solving. These results were later confirmed by an experiment that took MRI scans of participants’ brains as they were shown images of […]
‘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. There’s a famous story about Mozart that I love: A young man asked Mozart how to write a symphony. Mozart replied, “You’re far too young to write a symphony.” The […]
‘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. Trust when it defies your logic. Trust when everyone tells you it won’t work. A newly married man was returning home with his wife. They were crossing a lake in […]
‘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 myself realising the value of something after it has gone. Therefore, it is important that we move into appreciating our own strengths and values, and the opportunities. Each new day […]
‘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 not as clear-cut as one might think. Aspects of each can have advantages and disadvantages, depending on the situation. However, as with other emotional and attitudinal contrasts, one tends to […]
‘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 Goddess Lakshmi, and Indirani (wife of the God-king Indra). One of the most popular stories is that of Queen Draupadi and Lord Krishna. Queen Draupadi is often credited with having […]
‘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 were one of the wealthiest people in the world? Before you scratch your head and check your wallet, pause for a moment and think about the assets in your life. […]
‘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 suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded and missed the other car by just […]
‘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? Instead of practicing an abundance mindset, why do we tend to focus on the negative aspects of a situation or experience? Why, in most cases, it is easier to hone […]