We have a tendency to complicate things. We get caught up in stuff that doesn’t matter. The time we have is short (even though it doesn’t feel like that) and uncertain. Guarding it means being able choose wisely. We don’t say no because we are unable to see what we are losing. That which we […]
New year’s eve was a simple family affair. The day was filled with love, laughter and good food with family. As the clock ticked closer to 12AM, we sat together anticipating fireworks around us before calling it a day. That wait felt longer as it always does when you anticipate anything. Kids started reflecting on […]
Why wait for a new year to commit to being your better self and set goals/resolutions. Dividing time into years and months is a construct created by us humans. Remember: You can reinvent yourself any time you decide to. If anything is worth doing, it is worth doing it now.
I played cricket after a really long time through participation in my neighborhood’s premier league. The opponent teams had players far younger than me with prowess to throw high-speed deliveries. The first couple of matches were really hard. I could barely guard the wicket for a ball or two before getting bowled out. Third match […]
Since many years, I had a 1993 edition of this fantastic self-help book titled “Thoughts to Build On” by M. R. Kopmeyer which, for reasons unknown, I could never read.
Finally last week, I noticed it when I was clearing my bookshelf and was hooked to it.
Sharing below, the list of ideas that resonated strongly with me in no particular order (“long list but worth it” alert)
