Allow yourself to be bored
8th February 2026 “The monotony and solitude of a quiet life stimulates the creative mind.” ~Albert Einstein. I don’t remember the last time when I allowed myself to be bored. At the slightest hint of boredom, I used to shift to the social media, checking messages, posting updates etc or start reading something. So much […]
“You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step”
7th February 2026 This is a famous quote attributed to Martin Luther King Jr., meaning you don’t need to have the entire plan figured out to start working towards a big goal; focus on the immediate, manageable first action, and subsequent steps will become clearer as you progress, overcoming overwhelm and building momentum through faith […]
‘The Failure Paradox’
6th February 2026 The difference between rich and poor isn’t money. It goes much deeper. Watch an average person make a decision. They will spend 45 minutes deciding what to watch on Netflix. They will spend 3 weeks deciding which vacuum to buy. They have no clue what to eat for dinner. They are paralyzed […]
Don’t Dwell on Past Mistakes
5th February 2026 There is a beautiful Japanese saying: “If you get on the wrong train, get off at the nearest station. The longer it takes you to get off, the more expensive the return trip will be.” Tiger Woods holds multiple golf records and is considered one of the greatest golfers. Despite this greatness […]
‘An attitude of Gratitude’
4th February 2026 Lewis Howes, in his book ‘The School of Greatness’ talks about creating a grateful mindset which he calls an ‘Attitude of Gratitude’. He goes on to say that ‘Life is better if you develop an attitude of gratitude’. Let me share a parable to illustrate this. A Sufi mystic used to wander […]
What is happiness?
3rd February 2026 A famous Turkish poet once asked his painter friend to capture happiness on canvas. The painter chose an unexpected scene: a family sleeping peacefully on a creaking bed. One leg of the bed was broken, supported by two bricks. The roof of their modest home leaked. Even the family dog slept calmly […]
The Antelope Principle
2nd February 2026 This Principle, often highlighted by Tim Ferriss and popular in business, is a metaphor which advises that focus on big, important, high-impact, and challenging tasks (“antelope”) rather than small, urgent, trivial tasks (“field mice”). It posits that while small, easy tasks provide instant, daily satisfaction, they do not create long-term value, leading […]
Budget Day
1st February 2026 It’s the Union Budget day! Budget is like life. It is all about balancing; Balancing priorities, Balancing what you have & what you need, Deciding where to generate resources & Allocating resources to your goal and like life, planning for uncertainties. Like our family budget, The government also has a tough job. […]
‘Don’t pick every stone’
31st January 2026 A young man was very troubled with the way everyone treated him. He was trobled by every insult, harsh word, or unfair moment and took it to his heart. Over time, life felt terrible and he was engulfed with negativity. He went to a wise monk for a solution. The monk handed […]
Everything begins with U
30th January 2025 “Your mind is a garden, your thoughts are the seeds. You can grow flowers or you can grow weeds.” Today is your day, to start fresh, to be happy, to be kind, to live healthy, to care for someone, to love, to pursue your dream & to be blessed. Don’t wait for […]