After fame is oblivion
8/13/26 The phrase originates from the Roman Emperor’s philosophical journal, ‘Meditations,’ written in the 2nd century. Marcus Aurelius lived more than 2000 years ago and ruled the Roman Empire from 161 AD to 180 AD. What makes him so special, and relevant, today is that he was uniquely able to blend military leadership with […]
The Legacy Principle
8/12/26 A friend recently presented a wonderful book to me titled, ‘A legacy of principles.’ This book delves into the essence of Legacy, moving beyond material possessions to encompass the intangible qualities that truly define our lives and what we need to truly pass on as parents, as leaders and as business owners. The legacy […]
Do you have Enemies?
8/11/26 A man who has no enemies is often viewed either as a person lacking strong convictions or as someone who has avoided taking principled stands. This concept is famously reflected in literature, popular culture, and philosophical discussions regarding integrity and character. Charles Mackay, The Victorian poet wrote the classic poem “No Enemies,” arguing that […]
Be a Finisher
8/10/26 The world rewards finishers. Everyone has ideas. Everyone has plans. Everyone has something they’re “working on.” But look around and you find: Half-written books sitting in desk drawers, Half-built businesses abandoned after the excitement fades, Half-kept promises that slowly erode trust. Here’s what I’ve learned: Starting is fun, but Finishing is rare. The middle […]
Take a Break
8/9/26 When Nobel prize-winning West Indian poet Derek Walcott was asked by an interviewer what he liked to do when he wasn’t writing poetry, he said he liked to paint. “Oh, I didn’t realise you were an artist as well,” said the interviewer. “I’m not an artist,” said the poet. “I don’t paint pictures. I […]
Different kinds of Rest
8/8/26 Many people believe sleep and rest are synonymous, but Sleep is only one way to restore our energy, we need to expand that paradigm to fully recharge. Most adults don’t need more hours in the day. They need better rest. There’s a big difference, and once you see it, burnout starts making a lot […]
Second order Thinking
8/7/26 Understanding how to think things through – to push your mind past the first step – can help you solve problems, avoid problems, and take better actions. The best way to examine the long-term consequences of our decisions is to think things through. This is called Second order thinking. Most mistakes don’t happen because […]
‘The FCG Routine’
8/6/26 Several years ago Ben Graham, the famous investor, then almost 80 years old, expressed to a friend the thought that he hoped to do every day, something Foolish, something Creative and something Generous. Foolish – The word “foolish” often carries a negative connotation, but the implied meaning here has more to do with humility […]
An unexamined Life
8/5/26 Some stories shake you up. They are unsettling because you wonder — what if this story is about me? This is one such story. The local goons were causing a nuisance for a shopkeeper. They would spray-paint abusive and derogatory graffiti all over his store window. So the shopkeeper hatched a plan. The next […]
Be Content
8/4/26 There is an old story about a stonecutter who was deeply unhappy with his life. One day, while working by the roadside, he saw a wealthy merchant surrounded by beautiful goods, fine fabrics, and expensive objects. “How lucky he is,” the stonecutter thought. “I wish I were a merchant.” In an instant, his wish […]