The Stockdale Paradox
20th November 2025 We often find some of the greatest bits of wisdom in paradox. The Stockdale Paradox is a concept that was popularized by Jim Collins in his book ‘Good to Great.’ It was named after James Stockdale, former US Vice presidential candidate, naval officer, and Vietnam prisoner of war. The paradox describes the […]
Are you holding onto something that you no longer need?
19th November 2025 Here’s a parable that I love on the subject: A man on a long journey comes to a wide, rushing river blocking his path. With no way around it and no bridge in sight, he chops down a tree and uses the wood to build a small boat with the help of […]
Are you prepared for the favourable wind?
18th November 2025 When fisherman cannot go to sea, they repair nets. When the sea is too rough to sail, the smart ones don’t wait—they get to work. They mend their nets, sharpen their tools, and prepare for the moment the storm breaks. Because even in stillness, there’s progress. It reminded me of a story […]
The “Parking Lot Principle”
17th November 2025 Simon Sinek was right when he said, “100% of employees are people. 100% of customers are people. 100% of investors are people. If you don’t understand people, you don’t understand business.” Life and Business is all about people and relating to their needs & requirements. This is best illustrated by the ‘Parking […]
Informational obesity
16th November 2025 Every once in a while, the internet throws up a gem like this one: “Informational obesity will kill you.” Somewhere in the dark alleys of the internet, a man sits, scrolling. He has read 16 articles since breakfast. He knows why the economy is collapsing, what the stock market will do next, […]
The benefits of Reading
15th November 2025 J k Rowling said it beautifully, “I do believe something magical happens when I read a good book.” Iam grateful to my Dad who got me into this habit of reading. Books trained my mind to imagine and to think big. Sharing a parable on the benefits of reading. A student once […]
‘Prepare your children for the road’
14th November 2025 I love this quote, “The parents who don’t not teach their children their duties are as guilty as the children who neglect them.” Struggles help all of us, that’s why a wee bit of effort goes a long way to develop our strength to face life’s difficulties! As parents, we sometimes go […]
Don’t Argue with a Fool
13th November 2025 The older I get, the more I realize, peace has a price. You buy it by saying no. No to drama. No to noise. No to arguments. Each no creates space for the yes that truly matters. Actor Keanu Reeves said it best: “I’m at the stage in life where I stay […]
The Chivas Regal Effect
12th November 2025 Whether or not we realize it, we’ve likely all fallen victim to the fallacy that pricier products must be superior to their less expensive competitors. A psychological phenomenon sometimes referred to as the “Chivas Regal effect” causes shoppers to equate a higher price tag with greater value, regardless of the actual quality […]
It’s Okay Not to be Okay
11th November 2025 I am currently reading Robin Sharma’s latest book, “The Everyday Hero Manifesto.” I have always found his writing very motivational and inspirational as he is always urging you to try for the maximum, aim for the stars, utilise you full potential and not to settle for anything less. I particularly like reading […]