It all started this Sunday while I was re-watching one of the classics, Malgudi Days. The episode, The Edge, followed the story of Ranga, the “Dhar Wala”—an expert knife sharpener who was well-respected in his small town for his skills. …
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Those of you who’ve been following me for a while will know that I recommend the Ancient Greek philosophy of Stoicism as a cure to many of the problems we face in the digital age. Today, I thought I’d share …
I have often said the sole cause of mans unhappiness is that he does not know how to sit quietly in his room. – Blaise Pascal When was the last time you treated yourself to a break from technology and …
Our learning process begins as soon as we have developed enough cognitive ability in the womb. The process continues as we build competencies in many areas of our lives, which help us become smarter & wiser as we grow. As …
One of the most intense books I have been reading includes, Antifragile by Nassim Taleb. It’s a very intense read, but it’s a choke filled with timeless wisdom, that takes time to consume. This blog is one of my ways …
If you work in a knowledge-based role, decision-making is an integral part of your daily responsibilities. Whether you are aware of it or not, your job revolves around making decisions. People often fail to realize that your net worth or …
Unveiling the Power of Hanlon’s Razor: My Personal Journey in Embracing Positivity, Overcoming Negative Assumptions, and Cultivating Stronger Relationships. If you ever find yourself feeling like the world is working against you, it’s important to remember that you’re not alone …
We seek to accomplish and obtain things, achieve higher status, acquire wealth or fame, develop power, and so on. We live with a persisting hopefulness that in the future, we will have and control enough stuff to free ourselves of …
We tend to forget the many who fail, remember the few who succeed, and then create reasons and patterns for their success without realizing it was largely random. Mild success can be explainable by skills and hard work, but the …
Most people go through life not really getting any smarter. Why? They simply don't put in the work required. It’s easy to come home, relax, watch Netflix...