Tanmay Vora’s Blog and Sketchnotes

Don’t waste your words explaining things to someone who is: a) Not capable of understanding  b) Not willing to understand That is a waste of your energy. If someone is not capable of understanding your point of view, you can still explain, teach, clarify and educate.  But if someone is not willing to understand, that […]

“I have to study” seems like a complain. It speaks of a compulsion. “I get to study” seems like gratitude. That you get to study in a world where so many kids don’t have the privilege of going to a school.  Replace “I have to…” with “I get to…” and your mindset about your work, […]

Here’s a profound quote that highlights the importance of listening with an open mind.  “To listen is to lean in, softly, with a willingness to be changed by what we hear.” – Mark Nepo Like a windshield, our preconceived notions, beliefs and judgments can block the essence of what other person is trying to say. […]

This is a timeless wisdom on how to handle situations involving anger in relationships.  A rule that I have personally followed for so many year (and it has helped me immensely at work and in life) is this: “There can be only one person in the angry boat.” Anger as a response to anger escalates […]

I can tell this from my experience: What you become eventually is a result books you read, stories you consume and people you meet.  That’s because all of the above helps you broaden your awareness.  Awareness helps us choose better. Choices we make, end up making us.  56/366

There is a HUGE difference between deciding to do something and actually doing it.  Consider this riddle: 5 frogs are sitting on a log of wood. 3 decide to jump. How many frogs remain? Answer? 5, because 3 have only decided to jump. They have not actually jumped yet.  A decision is only as valuable […]