My benchmark of progress

What is the best way to figure out if you are making progress? What if you are getting increments but know it in your heart that you’re doing the same things you used to do three years back? Here’s the benchmark I use: If I’m doing something where my...

Five cool things to have independence from

Some cool things to have independence from: Anyone’s definition of success, other than your own Your own self, whenever you say “I’m like this only!” A culture (at home and at work) that is inherently designed to make you lose Waiting to be...

I’ve wasted 11 years of my life!

The other day I had a singer join my IG live. She’s just given her CA exams. Works in an MNC. However, lives with a looming regret of picking up this choice at the age of 18. Now as she is 29, and as the shows got cancelled because of pandemic, she’s a...

Struggle is overrated

The society has unfortunately taught us to measure our success in terms of struggle we endure. Except, struggle isn’t even necessary! Hard work is necessary. Integrity is necessary. Hustle is necessary. Seeking feedback is necessary. Getting better each day is...

One thing we get wrong about feedback

When we receive a feedback, it is up to us as how we receive it. We may accept it, dismiss it or think over it some time later, which may not be now. That, is the best thing about feedback. That it comes as an opinion from someone else, and it could be used for our...