The universe works in this way: Whatever you want from it, give it first. Want respect from others? Start respecting others. Wish others trusted you more? Start trusting other people. Want others to communicate with you clearly? Start communicating clearly yourself. Want opportunities? Be generous with your talents. Want strong relationships? Be a giver. Want […]
As I evolved, I realized a thing about success. That real success is not about “achieving” any one thing, but about balance between things that truly matter to you. I have seen so many experienced and skilled people who take extreme decisions for their career growth (e.g. living away from kids and family). Such unilateral […]
After my schooling, I spent a full year dabbling into different courses (architecture, industrial chemistry, civil engineering). I did not pursue any of those because I wasn’t convinced they aligned with my interests. I chose software engineering, a very new career option at the time. Since admissions to most colleges were completed, I had to […]
When you do anything different and worthwhile, other people will rush to copy the form of your work. They see the outer layer of your work, notice patterns and try to emulate the formula they have created in their mind. However, the heart of your work is the substance you bring to it, the nuance […]
Dont: Say yes when you really want to say no Add unnecessary stuff/priorities into your already busy day Let someone talk you out of your dreams Compare your unique self with others Accept what is not right Hold your thoughts when you really want to say the truth Allow other people to cross the boundaries […]
Last weekend, we travelled to the White Desert of Kutch – white because it is a salt desert formed my evaporating sea water in the bay leaving salt crystals on the land. Walking on that surface felt like walking on another planet. The contrast between endless white crystalized land and clear blue sky was striking. […]
If I look back, the moments of highest growth happened for me when I got into something I had no idea about. Taking up new jobs in a totally different area, starting hobbies anew, visiting different countries for the first time, meeting diverse people, giving my first TEDx talk, writing a book, building a business […]
If you want to grow a plant, quality of seed is just one variable. You need a fertile soil. You need manure. You need sunlight. You need water. In short, you need the right environment. Talent and mindset that you have is the seed. But you need the right context to plant yourself in (soil). […]
In my first ever job interview, someone told me, “We are selecting you because we believe you can do it.” Those words got me started and I never looked back, because I worked really hard to prove them right. Words are energy. They can lift someone up or pull them down. Words create an expectation. […]