The Abilene Paradox
31st October 2025 There’s an old Danish fairy tale about an emperor who loved fine clothes. One day, two swindlers arrive at his court, claiming to be master weavers. They promise to make the emperor an extraordinary suit of clothes like nothing anyone has ever seen before. In fact, the new clothes will be invisible […]
Problem or Inconvenience
30th October 2025 One of life’s best coping mechanisms is to know the difference between an inconvenience and a problem. Iam reminded of a great story by Robert Fulghum, the bestselling author. During his early twenties, he used to work at a countryside resort. The owner was not the most likable person and Robert was […]
Live like it’s the last time
29th October 2025 Writer and philosopher Sam Harris once said, “No matter how many times you do something, there will come a day when you do it for the last time.” There will be a last time your kids want you to read them a bedtime story. A last time you’ll go for a long […]
Dare to Fail
28th October 2025 Have you ever asked yourself what you would attempt to do if you knew you could not fail? Failure is scary, but if we are not attempting great things, amazing things stop happening. By embracing failure, amazing things become possible. In my experience with failure, both personally and professionally, I have seen […]
Presence of mind
27th October 2025 One of the key things we look for when receruiting a team member is Presence of mind – the ability to remain calm, stay aware, and act quickly and sensibly in a difficult or emergency situation. It is the capacity to speak or act appropriately in an emergency, such as a bank […]
The Power of Appreciation
26th October 2025 Sir Richard Branson said, “As a leader of people, you must be a great listener and a great motivator. People are no different than flowers. When you water flowers, they flourish. If you praise people, they flourish. And this is a critical attribute of a leader.” The sweetest of all sounds is […]
Are you allowing their narrative to impact your life?
25th October 2025 My life improved dramatically when I realized that it’s not my responsibility to change the narrative that other people have about me or what they think about me. One of my favorite fables brings this lesson to life: A man and his son were bringing their donkey to the market. As […]
The Hercules Principle
24th October 2025 An old fable tells of a farmer whose cart became stuck in the mud. He cried out to Hercules, the God of strength & heroic endurance, for rescue. The hero answered, not by lifting the cart for him, but with a command: “Put your shoulder to the wheel. The Gods help those […]
Day 5 – The final day of the Diwali Festivities – Bhai Dooj
23rd October 2025 The festival of Bhai Dooj has a literal meaning attached to it. It is made up of two words namely- “Bhai” meaning brother and “Dooj” meaning the second day after the new moon which is a day of its celebration. The festival is celebrated on the very last day of the five […]
Vishwakarma Day – Day 4 of the Diwali Festival
22nd October 2025 A day after Diwali also celebrated as the New Year, the start of the New Samvat, with enthusiasm and fervor which symbolizes the progression into new Lunar Year. It indicates the personal, financial, and spiritual new beginnings. This festival sets around the time of Libra new moon, which represent balance and harmony. […]