How to ask other people to change?

You can lead through your example. However, everyone has a time by which they will be ready for that awareness. You can make them aware of that awareness by showing an example of your life. This is as good as putting food in someone’s plate. The effort of eating...

The worst interview of my life

I remember I had gone to IIT Kanpur for my interview in Masters. And in front of me was Professor HC Verma, who is literally the God of Physics! I entered the room, and they offered me a chalk, to get to the board and solve a problem. Some problems in life you are...

No

I get 200+ emails a day. I read all of them. Yes, all of them :) However, in the 30-40% I reply to, 90% of them are no. Here’s what I say: “I am completely blocked. Sorry, won’t be able to do this.” “This is not priority for me right now....

How NOT to reach out on email

Hi! (Please address by name) I need any opportunity with you. (Be specific) Are you hiring for? (Why not just pitch?) I want to work with you for free, anything. (Add value to them, before you expect it out of them.) Can I apply next time? (Why not, who’s...

Share your experiences

People do not want you to be at 1 million before they learn from you. Curious people learn from everything and everyone. When you find your tribe, you will be glad you did! And it breaks my heart to see so many smart people do not share their experiences with the...

For your 20s

20s is a decade of confusion. However, in reality, it is the best decade of your life, ever! Here are my 3 suggestions to people in their 20s: 1. Most people in their 20s feel they are too old.But you are not! Do not feel you are running out of time. You are very,...