I’ve Learned
3rd April 2025 Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older. And, there on television, she said it was ‘exciting’ & then went on to say this. ‘I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, […]
“Knowing when to quit”
13th March 2024 On May 22, 2019, Mount Everest saw a traffic jam as 300 mountaineers made it to the summit that day, creating a traffic jam, a picture of which went viral the next day. German alpinist, David Gottler, was not among those who summited. He was just 200 meters from the peak when […]
‘The Power of Appreciation’
26th Oct, 2023 Sir Richard Branson said, “As a leader of people, you must be a great listener and a great motivator. People are no different than flowers. When you water flowers, they flourish. If you praise people, they flourish. And this is a critical attribute of a leader.” The sweetest of all sounds is […]
Do Good!
23rd Oct, 2023 There’s so much that needs to be done in this world. The question is: what can we do to make the world better? Making the world better starts with believing we can make the world better. Part of that involves doing good to others and making positive impacts on those who surround […]
‘Lessons from Sports’
27th September, 2023 With the Asian Games going on & the nation getting ready for the Cricket World Cup, I am reminded of a chat I has with a friend recently. One of my friends asked “Why do you pay so much money for your son to do all his sports”? Well, I have a […]
’Meaningful Accomplishment’
10th September, 2023 Sometimes it’s easy to get carried away with our so-called accomplishments. We spend our lifetimes collecting achievements, earning praise and recognition, and seeking approval – so much so that we lose sight of what is truly meaningful. If you ask the average person, “What is a meaningful accomplishment?” the typical responses will […]
The Importance of Religion
8th September, 2023 Celebration of Festivals for me have always been a medium to express gratitude, to be kind, to bring happiness and to share. My concept of religion is very simple. When I do good, I feel good and when I do bad, I feel bad. Religion for me has always meant synchronisation between […]
‘The Winners Mindset’
22nd August, 2023 Sport is a terrific metaphor for life, and there are several sporting stories that inspire and motivate us. One of the most inspiring stories is the tale of Károly Takács who was a sergeant in the Hungarian army. In 1938, the 28-year-old was the country’s top pistol shooter, having won most major […]
‘The KISS principle’
21st August, 2023 Leonardo da Vinci once said: “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” KISS is a design principle that stands for “Keep it simple and straightforward” or sometimes “Keep it short or simple” or “Keep it simple, stupid.” For businesses, KISS can be a useful reminder not to make anything more complicated than it has […]
’Try it – Maybe you can’
20th August, 2023 I love the story of the old lady who, when asked if she could play the piano, responded that she didn’t know. “What do you mean, you don’t know?” she was asked. The lady smilingly replied, “I’ve never tried.” That’s a good answer that I hope will open some eyes, ears, and […]