Secrets of a true leader

Not everyone is born a great leader. However, each one of us has the opportunity to learn from the best leaders. Here’s what I did… Every year, I used to write a letter to the parents of the top performers at nearbuy, thanking them for their support (inspired by this...

That thing about luck

Not everyone gets lucky. However, everyone has the power to create processes that create their luck. Here is how: – I quit my job as the CEO of nearbuy in 2019, with no money. But another income stream had started emerging – speaking gigs – something...

How to measure your progress

A 5-point formula to measure your progress, that always works: 1. Identify the inputs towards things you want to do or should do (for ex: how much time do I read every day)  2. Measure yourself for a 30 day period. Do not try to change anything. Just measure. 3....

My first day at the gym

My first day at the gym, for the 6 pack abs, the instructor asks me to do 20 push ups.He starts counting, counts until 7 and then steps away, asking me to continue. I then count:8,9,10,12,14,17,20DONE! I cheated.Because he wasn’t looking. What we do when no one...

How about trust?

If you are working right now with someone leading you, you will eventually go on to lead people, unless of course, you choose otherwise. And no matter what position you are in, trust is the only cement that binds a team together. Here are the 3 secrets of how leaders...

Stories

The world does not need more tips. The world needs more stories. Which is where your tips come from. Don’t give advice. Tell stories. And you never know, you may win hearts of people, along with their engagement on your content.