A less-known secret to productivity

When we talk about secrets to productivity, mostly we think they would be Pomodoro technique, having a schedule, working out, etc. While all of that is true, there is something way bigger than it: Our rest schedule. Rest and rejuvenation is not sitting idle, wasting...

Getting it right

When you’ll do things their way, they will be happy.And so you kill your own happiness to make them happy. However, they still don’t get happy.Guess what happens? You aren’t happy either. Why not do what makes you happy? If you’re getting it right for others,...

Entitled to nothing

Recently, I stayed at a wonderful place for a week where I paid more than what I earned in a year at my first job.  Am I surprised everyday at how far I have come?Yes!  Do I believe it’s all my doing?Not at all. It’s insane luck at play.  Does that stop...

The importance of a good teacher

This is one of the fondest memories of my childhood.  My Sanskrit exam was in a week.And I was certain I would fail the exam.Our teacher was so boring. Uninspiring. Ma saw that I was scared.She wrote a letter requesting the daughter of our temple priest to tutor...

The right way to seek help

One of the big mistakes people make while seeking out help, is being disrespectful of people’s time. “I want to be respectful of your time so I will keep it short. I am confused about my career and don’t know what to do. Please help.” “I...

You need these people in your life

Find the manager who saw your errors and still chose to trust. Find the investor who saw you fail and still chose to support. Find the friend who saw your ills and still chose to love. Find the partner who saw the worst of you and still chose to...