Doing random things and calling it a project

To reach an outcome, we must follow a process. Many factors influence quality, but if we fail at the process, we fail the outcome. There are no exceptions. Consider baking a cake. If the desired outcome is a cake, we must follow a recipe—that is the process. The...

The easy path and the difficult

When choosing how to achieve an outcome, we usually face two paths: the easy path and the difficult path.With limited time, energy, and resources, it is natural to gravitate towards what feels efficient and manageable. That instinct is not wrong. In many situations,...

We must become seekers

People get groundbreaking ideas at unexpected moments—during work, play, sleep, or leisure. Some conversations, meetings, or small incidents quietly alter the direction of a life. Some memories stay with us forever and are cherished with the people we love. Most of us...

The same spectrum we all travel through

From childhood to senior years, we stay busy with remarkably similar concerns. What changes with maturity is not the nature of being busy, but the form it takes. Our interests, motivations, and drives evolve as we grow. It is as if we move through different colours of...

We often assume change is a flip of a switch

We often assume change is a flip of a switch. In reality, it is an evolution. Our impatience then shows up as familiar labels: people don’t like change, they are resistant, they don’t want to learn. These judgments say more about our expectations than about our...

Investing with intent

Most procurement decisions are driven by two forces: the need to eliminate pain or the desire to gain pleasure. Beyond these, there is rarely a strong enough trigger to invest. This pattern holds true in both personal and business contexts. Other emotions may...

Am I living in misery right now?

When we look back on our lives, there may be years that feel completely wasted. We see ourselves in pain—directionless, inactive, exhausted. Nothing good stands out. No milestones. No clear lessons. We ask ourselves: Why did I have those years?We may blame others, but...

When leaders demand specific gadgets and toys

As leaders, our job is to paint a vivid picture of a possible future, clarify why it matters, outline the broad steps to get there, and demonstrate commitment through our own actions. Once that direction is clear, we must leave the how to our people—allowing them to...

Our environments quietly shape our behaviour

A large box of popcorn and an oversized drink have little to do with watching a movie.Sharing a mirror selfie on social media rarely adds real value.There is no rational reason for women’s sportswear to be excessively revealing.Crowded bars with loud music—where...