The following policies and procedures may sound bureaucratic. Some may want to uproot such limits. Casual wear is only on Fridays. No mini skirts or shorts are allowed. The Project Manager must always own the Project Risk Register and Project Schedule. The CEO must...
When we are in constant, extreme pain due to a problem, there is a high chance that we will put effort into resolving it. So, pain (being painful) works in our favour. Other problems sometimes cause extreme pain and other times reasonable pleasure. Most such problems...
Problems cause pain; hiding them under the carpet and moving on with life is often straightforward. But most issues don’t go anywhere. They grow stronger and stand in front of us over and over again. Solving one problem has the potential to unlock numerous new...
I may find fulfilment in serving others. I may find peace in donating my savings. I may feel better after caring for my family. I may feel a sense of achievement in making more money. I may feel smart by fooling others. You may label me good or bad based on what I...
Two people can have the same qualifications, experience, and skills. Yet, there can be massive differences in their earnings. The earnings difference is likely due to the personal brands they both carry. We carry a personal brand at all times. Some polish it and make...
Motivation is scarce and short-lived. Multichannel communication methods and long lectures will not help in the long run. So, consider developing the work environment with the following attributes: Try to tell stories about everything, as we love stories. Gamify...
The small number of hardcopied letters (mail) was more valuable than the many emails in our mailbox. In our teenage years, two pairs of ordinary shoes and jeans were more valuable than the heaps of fancy clothing I possess now. The once-off treat of buying the ice...
Few thoughts to help move attention away from ourselves: Thinking that I do great work can be an illusion. The work is likely being done through me. So, possibly, I am a medium and not an actor. My ability to do anything is due to the ecosystem of services others...