‘FOPO’ – Fear of other People’s Opinion
21st March 2025 Allodoxaphobia is the fear of other people’s opinion. Don’t worry about the opinions of the crowd.. The two big mistakes everyone makes in life are: Worrying about what other people think about you and Believing that other people think about you in the first place. We aren’t really afraid of failure, we […]
The Nova Effect
20th March 2025 The Nova Effect is a term coined by psychologists Richard Wiseman & Daniel Gilbert to describe the psychological phenomenon of a decline in happiness following good fortune. It is sometimes referred to as the ‘Tragedy of Good Luck.’ The concept is rooted in the idea that people become accustomed to the good […]
Three men make a tiger
19th March 2025 This anecdote is the source of the popular Chinese idiom, ‘Sanren Chenghu,’ or literally “three men make a tiger.” It often reminds people of the remark “repeat a lie often enough and it becomes the truth,” often attributed to the Nazi propaganda head Joseph Goebbels. An ancient Chinese parable illustrates the concept […]
Prove wrong or move on
18th March 2025 The phrase “prove wrong or move on” suggests a choice between engaging in a conflict to validate one’s position or letting go and focusing on other matters. It highlights the decision of whether to prioritize personal validation or to prioritize peace & progress. Prof Bennett was known for his unconventional methods. His […]
Just Show up
17th March 2025 There will always be times in your life when life will get chaotic, motivation will fade, discipline will waver and consistency will break. But, when you run into challenges, it’s important to stay positive and keep moving forward, and not give up and just ‘Keep Showing Up.’ Showing up everyday with all […]
Work – Life Balance
16th March 2025 Despite the resounding evidence that working long hours can be harmful to both employees & employers, many professionals still struggle to overcome their assumptions & their deeply-ingrained habits around work hours. What does it take to free yourself from these unhealthy patterns & reach a more sustainable, rewarding work-life balance? I recently […]
Live life like it’s a Saturday
15th March 2025 I recently had the pleasure of meeting an elderly man who gave me a piece of advice that has stuck with me. We were discussing his past and everything he has accomplished when he stopped mid-sentence & said, “I have had a great life. Do you know why?” I asked, “Why, what’s […]
Happy Holi – Celebrate Life
14th March 2025 Any excuse to celebrate is good, the nature of the spirit is celebration. Holi is associated with Mal Utsav (smearing of Colours). The Holika fire is burnt one day prior which signifies the burning away of what is old & worn out. The festival of Holi has one eternal message, let bygones […]
The Leaky Ship Analogy
13th March 2025 Picture this: You’re on a boat in the middle of the ocean. Suddenly, a hole appears in the hull, Water pours in. What happens next? How do people react? The Freeloaders react — but they don’t act. “Someone fix this!” they yell. They point fingers, They debate who’s responsible, They theorize about […]
If Money were No Object..
12th March 2025 We once conducted a small survey and asked the respondents this very question, ‘If Money were no object?’ And the respondent had to fill in the blanks. It was an open – ended question with no options. Everyone was free to choose whatever they wished to say or do. And the answers […]