Live Life
6/20/26 For a long time it seemed to me that life was about to begin, But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, Some unfinished business, Time still to be served, A task to be finished, or a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At […]
The Nehemiah Principles
6/19/26 The Bible like other religious scriptures provides many stories of courage, leadership and inspiration. One of my favourites is about, Nehemiah, who is best known for leading the Jewish people to rebuild the ruined walls of Jerusalem in just 52 days and for his role as the governor of Judah, which helped restore […]
The power of Paradox
6/18/26 The paradox I live by is, “The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don’t know.” A paradox is a statement or situation that seems self-contradictory or impossible, but upon deeper examination, reveals a logical truth. The term paradox originates from the Greek words ‘para’ meaning against or contrary to […]
The Newspaper Test
6/17/26 When making a decision, ask yourself whether you’d be comfortable with the decision being published on the front page of your local newspaper. Would you be happy to have your neighbors, family, friends, and children read about the decision you made? If not, don’t make it. The “Newspaper Test” is a famous ethical […]
Reframe the context
6/15/26 It is said that one morning, in Akbar’s court, the emperor was in a playful mood. He walked to the centre of the hall and drew a single line in the dust on the floor – A long, straight line. Then he stood, and looked at his ministers and said, “I want one […]
Social Proof
6/12/26 How many times have you ordered food, stayed in a hotel, watched a movie, ordered a book, based on the review ratings. Of late, purchase decisions change, based on the review ratings. But, despite being dissapointed with the experience, even after the 5 star ratings, you still check the rating, the next time, […]
You don’t have to react to everything
6/11/26 In a world that constantly pulls at your attention, emotions, and energy, it’s easy to feel like you have to respond to everything -The comment, the misunderstanding, the stress, the disrespect—our first instinct is often to react. But here’s a truth that brings peace: Not everything deserves our Reaction. Reacting is easy. Responding […]
Stay plugged in
6/10/26 How many times have you started working on a dream project, or a personal goal and left it midway because of the enormity of the task. In 1932, a psychologist named Clark Hull designed an experiment with a group of rats that he placed in a maze with food at the end. He […]
Self Perception
6/8/26 A new day, a new week, Are you thinking Big? There are so many factors that can hold a person back in this life. Many are circumstantial – a lack of money, education, a stable home environment, connections. These conditions are outside of our control, especially when we’re growing up. But one of […]
‘The 33% Rule’
6/9/26 It basically states that 33% of your time should be spent with mentors (people that challenge you), 33% with your peers (those on the same level as you), and 33% with people that you can mentor and guide. The idea was created by Tai Lopez, TED speaker and creator of some famously annoying […]