“Nothing” is powerful

Of the many lies we were sold as kids (and upon growing up), this one always triumphs: Something is better than nothing. Selling a part of your soul is better than your soul making no money. Except that when we are empty, we feel our truest emotions. It is in solitude...

Chasing validation

The cool kid will always have opinions of you. The boring kid within you will ache to do anything to get their validation. It is going to be fascinating to leave who you are and be what they are. Except, that it isn’t success. If changing yourself could bring you...

Leadership in crisis

When you run a company, things will go bad sometimes. And when they come to the leader – the leader has two choices.  Either they deliver to people’s expectations and roast them. Or they surprise everyone by being calm and then facing it. When most people expect...

Temporary is good

The worst thing that would change your life for the worse forever. Over time, it isn’t the worst thing. Like every good thing that doesn’t make us excited forever, so do the bad things lose their power over time. Time is not only a great healer, it also makes you...

Are you happy?

A friend is making a million bucks. But they are super sad. They feel trapped and have no time for themselves and the family. You, on the other hand, just quit your job. Yes, the same one. To pursue your creative freedom. And you are happier than before. With maybe a...

One of the best things about pandemic

Rewind to a year back. All our plans were cancelled. Office and home came to the same premises. So did studies and play. While the pandemic was a difficult year for many, it also gave rise to the best teachers.  Those who were passionate in what they do. Those who...