As we grow, we often outgrow our service providers, tools, processes, and software. We are so used to them that we usually do not realise they are becoming our constraints. They limit the possibilities of our growth and the value we can offer. They may be limiting our...
Often, we inherit work from others. The work can be a job, an initiative, a deliverable, or a project. We may inherit it from our competitors or associates, or they may be unknown. As each of us can have unique perspectives, methods, and operating models, we often...
Life often throws a lot of stuff at once. We feel overwhelmed and too crippled to take any step. Our minds run in different directions. We put much effort into moving forward but feel stuck. One thing that I find helpful in such situations is asking this question:...
I am influenced by a self-serving bias. If I am not careful and alert, I default to being an actor during success and look at someone else during failure. Many egocentric biases influence my mind every day. If I am not careful, I may protect my ego for all the wrong...
Looking at you, I can see your shortcomings, weaknesses and limitations. At this point, I feel I am complete, and you are so incomplete.When I am patient enough to look into your eyes curiously, then I see myself clearly. I see myself looking for short-term gains,...
Life is too confusing to deduce any meaning out of it. Things that are too important for one person; other is distributing it for free. A few of us are running like crazy to get there; others who have been there find it worthless. Over our lives, there are constant...
Progress is not directly proportional to activity. We may make progress by doing less: Making difficult but sensible choices about cutting unnecessary steps in the process. Deciding to actively descope automations that add no value. By eliminating problems, so we...
Sometimes, the writing on the wall is crisp and clear. Everyone can see it, but no one talks about it. It may be because we are busy, follow norms, feel shy, think it is not our problem, and start to believe - it is what it is. Yet, when one of us (usually an...