The three-step formula to learn anything

Here’s a small yet effective three-step formula to learn anything. Observe: When we see others doing something, our brain creates a picture of it. Do: Execution is the mother of motivation. Teach: The teacher never forgets. Sharing what you have is the best way to...

On long-distance relationships

When I tell people that Ruchi (my wife) and I had a long-distance relationship for 2 years when I was studying in the US, an obvious question is “How did you two manage?” And the answer – as crazy as it may sound, is in part – “because we...

Want to be loved unconditionally?

We want to be accepted for who we are. To be loved despite our flaws. To be loved unconditionally by everyone – partners, friends, family. But do we offer them unconditional love? Or does our love come with a bag full of conditions? How will we ever receive...

Keep asking questions

Recall the time when we asked a question in class and our teacher dismissed it as a stupid question? Suddenly we felt alone. The entire class laughed at us. We felt the teacher doesn’t like us anymore. We wondered why we asked in the first place. The best thing would...

It’s not the end!

I tried JEE twice. Didn’t clear it. Tried IIT again for MSc. Didn’t clear it. All these times it seemed like the end of my world. It wasn’t. That exam, that job, that relationship, that target, that goal. That isn’t the end of your...

When was the last time you cried?

I asked 2500+ people “When was the last time you cried?” “I cried on my birthday. I think I can’t make my parents proud.” “The one person I truly love (who doesn’t love me back) is going through a rough patch in life and it hurts knowing I can’t do anything to make...