If you want to succeed and be happy, remember this: Do more of what looks like work to others but is play for you. For me, helping people grow is play. Creating visual synthesis of great ideas is play. Writing is play. Improving things and solving problems is play. I would do it (and I […]
Great Opportunities never knock the door or come with an announcement. When they come, they are hardly recognizable. That’s because they usually come dressed as “problems”. When we see problems as problems, we dread them. We we see problems as opportunities, we solve them. Next time you face a problem, ask, “Is this an opportunity […]
“Your enjoyment of travel is inversely proportional to the size of your luggage” – Kevin Kelly I had to unlearn the habit of packing stuff that I would never use during the travel. I now pack the minimum I require to travel. In life as in travel, knowing how much you “really” need is everything. […]
Choices that work for others may not work for you. Someone opts to learn Biology. Someone chooses Arts. Someone drops out to start a business. These are just “different” choices, not “right or wrong” choices. If people are unique, how can their choices be similar? What works for others may simply not work for you. […]
The world we live in rewards the “appearance of success”. You gain attention by driving a fancy car, even when the car is 100% financed. Appearance matters more, not the substance. Same is true for someone who has a fancy designation, even when he/she does not love the job. They pull on because that is […]
Preserving your Mental Health Do not expect too much from others. Never say anything more than necessary. Be clear on what you are asking, or what is being asked from you. Never brag. Make your accomplishments visible and then let it do all the talking. NO is a complete sentence. Don’t be afraid to say […]
If you have read this blog so far, congratulations. You have gained INFORMATION. If you have put even ONE idea from what you have read so far into PRACTICE, you will gain KNOWLEDGE about how it works. More importantly, KNOWLEDGE about your own self. When you start adapting your actions according to what you learned […]
Your words attract energy. If you use toxic words, you will be surrounded with toxicity. If you use kind words, you will attract kindness in your life. Before you speak, THINK: T: Is it True H: Is it Helpful? I: Is it Inspiring? N: Is it Necessary? K: Is it Kind? When what you speak […]
If you want to run a marathon, don’t start with thinking about which wall will you showcase your medals on. Start with running a kilometre or two. Focus on building strength and stamina so that you can run 5 kms. Do it for a while and then run 10 kms. Then take up a half-marathon. […]