“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 […]
“Do we use technology, or does it use us?”
31st May 2024 Technology is probably changing us for the worse—or so we always think. For more than a hundred years people have worried that new technologies could alter what it means to be human. Do we use technology, or does it use us? Do our gadgets improve our lives or just make us weak, […]
“Setting small goals”
30th May 2024 When Michael Phelps was 8 years old, he wrote down a set of goals. The long-term goal was to compete in the Olympics someday, and he included short-term goals for his upcoming races. The goal-setting habit stuck—for practices, meets, and aspects of his training—and when Phelps retired from swimming in 2016, he […]
“Persistence”
29th May 2024 “In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins, not through strength but by persistence” Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will […]