Don’t assume; ASK!

When something doesn’t go the way we wanted it to, our brain goes into default mode of imagining the worst case scenario. They’re not acting the way they should.They don’t like me.They must think I am useless.  But what if this imagined world is just that....

Is it possible to be sad and happy?

You hate your job.But you have a wonderful family life.And you tell yourself that your life is balanced. But is that even possible? Can we be a totally different person in our work, from our personal life?Is it possible to feel fulfilled with family if our work hours...

A year from now…

We want to build that product.Create a community of like-minded people.Change the way things work. But there is a lack of time. Or we are not sure if the idea will succeed. What will people say if we fail?  How will we ever know the result until we do the work?...

Circumstances don’t cause pain

You felt intense pain.You wanted to escape.It really hurt. And in all that, it was easy to blame circumstances.Except that circumstances were not to be blamed. If circumstances brought us pain, how is it that different people handle their pain differently?The hurt...

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...

The secret to speaking effectively

Thoughts occur at rattling speed.We can’t speak clearly.We fumble, stammer or ramble.  Is this what happens when you start presenting your point of view?Could be an interview. An office presentation. A family gathering. Here is what helps to speak...