Please all and you will please none
27th January 2026 For me, this is one of the most important learnings, probably because I’ve felt the pain of that lesson far too many times. My life improved dramatically when I stopped sacrificing myself in an effort to meet the narratives that other people had about me. I shall like to illustrate by sharing […]
Happy Republic Day!
26th January 2026 Good wishes on the occasion of Republic Day. Mark Twain expressed it beautifully, “India is the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legends and the great grand mother of tradition.” Republic Day is often thought of as a day on which […]
Choose your battles wisely
25th January 2026 I once met a very successful man and I asked him to share his secret with me. He smiled and said to me.. “I started succeeding when I started leaving small fights for small fighters. I stopped fighting those who gossiped about me… I stopped fighting over unnecessary issues with my spouse… […]
The “YES, BUT” syndrome
24th January 2026 Weekend is introspection time, to look within & identify issues which need resolution. Many people say, “This year I was all set to get my promotion BUT office politics got in my way” or “This time I was all set to get a big business order BUT my competitor stole my order”. […]
Happy Vasant Panchmi
23rd January 2026 Shakespeare, “When winter comes, can spring be far behind.” Vasant Panchmi marks the advent of spring , when it is time for every bush & bower to spring to life with blooms & bursts of colour & fragrance, vibrant as sparklers in festive display. This day is also celebrated as the day […]
“Catch Someone Doing the Right Thing!”
22nd January 2026 Someone beautifully said, “It’s More Important to Be Kind than Clever.” In a world that is being reshaped by the relentless advance of technology, what stands out, are acts of kindness and compassion that remind us what it means to be human. Now it’s time to raise the obvious next question: How […]
“Don’t wait for a miracle”
21st January 2026 God or the universe often works through people and opportunities, not just direct, supernatural events. We need to stop passively hoping for magical solutions and instead create change through our own actions, appreciate the present, and be the help others need, recognizing that life itself is miraculous and resilience is a powerful […]
“Anything above zero compounds.”
20th January 2026 One of my favourote quote is “Anything above zero compounds.” – A principle encouraging action over perfection, highlighting consistency over ideal conditions and emphasizing that small steps accumulate momentum unlike doing nothing, which yields zero progress. You know the best way to eat an elephant? → One bite at a time! Now […]
How to Find your North Star
19th January 2026 Finding your “North star” or, in other words, your true calling in life means discovering your core purpose, values, and guiding principles, often through self-reflection on passions, beliefs, and ideal future, much like the actual Polaris guides navigators. Finding your North Star helps you to be intentional as you build your life […]
“Enjoy every sandwich.”
18th January 2025 When legendary musician Warren Zevon was dying of terminal Lung cancer at the age of 52, he appeared on the David Letterman’s talk show and Letterman asked him, what he had learned about life. You know, what were Zevon’s parting words? Looking straight through the camera lens into every soul watching, he […]