Stories drive our understanding of the world

As kids, all we heard were stories. True stories. Fiction. Mythology. And these stories shaped up our worldview. Our fears, hopes, desires and imagination stems from these stories. But as we grow up, logic takes over. 1+1 becomes 2 and nothing else. History becomes...

Don’t ignore your relationships for work

If you died, your manager would put out a job posting in 48 hours looking for a replacement. Your friends and family will never get that chance. As much as your job is necessary, do not ignore the relationships where you remain irreplaceable.

Parents

Our parents are the people we disagree with the most. We have differing opinions on the smallest life issues to making big life decisions. And that’s okay. And a different thing. Right now, our parents need a different thing from us: Our presence. When they were our...

5 types of toxic people to avoid

1) The Energy Drainer: You feel tense and uneasy after each interaction with them. 2) The Pessimist: They have a negative outlook of the world. Always try to talk you out of your dreams. 3) The Criticizer: They don’t support you in your decisions. They criticize...

A timeless skill for success

While you are building your skills, the most important thing to build is your reputation. Your goal is to make people say “I am not sure if they know how to do it. But I am certain if told to do it, they will definitely figure it out. I trust...

It’s risky

To go for the career of your choice. It’s risky. To choose your happiness over society’s validation. It’s risky. To leave the comfort and chart for new territories. It’s risky Of course it is risky. But isn’t not taking that risk a bigger...