Earlier edge of the world was distance. How far you could travel, decided your worldview and hence, even now, we like to travel, experience different cultures and hopefully, broaden our perspectives Today, cultures can come in your living rooms via TV or right in your pockets through phones Now what is the edge of your… Continue reading what is the edge of your world?
Category: Growth Blog
Beware the barrenness of a busy life
You are at your workplace, keyboard all clickety-clack,typing away furiously. Today you are the email warrior, brandishing your sword of intellect and anger, to whoever comes in your way, your eyes boring into the white screen of your computer and then,Your phone rings Who dare take you away from these corporate jungles?It could be a… Continue reading Beware the barrenness of a busy life
Do we do what makes us happy every day?
How many scoops of ice cream do you have? One, two, don’t count..“I will have the strawberry, with vanilla and blueberry pls with chocolate syrup on top in a belgian waffle, topped with nuts and while you are at it, can you add…” Do we take action which makes us happy every day?“Yes, of course,… Continue reading Do we do what makes us happy every day?
there is nothing to be feared
Eyes bleary from the late night, hot green tea in hand, fluffy slippers going flip flop, you pick up the newspaper. “Ouch, ouch” as the back pain rears its head, calling your attention and the few drops of hot tea on your ankles You read the headline of the newspaper and suddenly, your eyes are… Continue reading there is nothing to be feared
What is the torture you can endure?
“Why should I endure any torture? I want to be happy all the time”Let’s try again: what discomfort are you ready to endure, in service of what you truly, desperately want? (Silence)“Does it have to be this way?” Yes! Whatever action we take, needs us to get out of our comfort zone,would you agree? Inertia… Continue reading What is the torture you can endure?
how to be more creative?
Do you wait for inspiration? The magical act like a soft breeze, caressing your mind with a deft touch or words softly spoken in your ears, creating an avalanche of ideas, making you race for the chisel or the pen, furiously expressing the creative force bursting through you How romantic! Let’s keep waiting while the… Continue reading how to be more creative?
He who knows the Why of his existence
“I can’t bear this pain. This is too much. I don’t know a way out of this.I am stuck if only I knew HOW to get out of this situation” If you are clear of the Why, the purpose behind your actionyou will always find your way He who knows the Why of his existence,… Continue reading He who knows the Why of his existence
what to do when i don’t feel like doing anything
“I don’t feel like getting up right now” Press the snooze button “I don’t feel like doing any exercises” Press the snooze button on body “I don’t feel like going out with my friends or partner even though I commited” Press snooze button on relationships “I don’t feel like saving right now, I want to… Continue reading what to do when i don’t feel like doing anything
Its not possible to be detached and still achieve Goals
“What is this detachment nonsense?How can achieve anything without thinking about goals and results?If I just ‘be in the present’ I will just laze around and become direction less, right? Wrong ! Larry Gelwix, the high school rugby coach, has 419 wins and 10 losses in his 26 year career with 20 national championships His… Continue reading Its not possible to be detached and still achieve Goals
Planning fallacy and what it means
When is the presentation? Friday. No problem, I will start on Thursday night, it will take me only 1 hr to do it. Come Friday morning and you are still typing away for past 8 hours When is the meeting? Monday 12 pm. No worries. I will read the material 15 mins before, I can… Continue reading Planning fallacy and what it means