We have many things in common when we are on a journey together. We have a common destination, shared experiences, wins, and losses. During our travels, we may be responsible for different things and want the liberty to make our own decisions. But if our choices...
Plan as if most things would stay stable. Live as if today is the last day. In reality, We skip planning altogether and live as if we are here forever.
The best way to get zero support from my team is to demonstrate that I have all the answers. I may also want to pick up on my team’s mistakes. Furthermore, I do not listen to anyone. After all, I have all the answers, so I tell everyone what they should do. If there...
My brain is likely to have superpowers—powers that are capable of solving complex multidimensional problems, powers to see things in an entirely new way, and powers to challenge the status quo and present solutions where all stakeholders win. The problem is that I...
Skipping two hours of sleep has a high chance of ruining my next day. Similarly, missing a ten-minute preparation before the meeting risks losing a significant opportunity or damaging a reputation. Not having my plan can cause me to default to following someone else's...
Today, I have drawn a number line plotting the years left in this life (average life span). I marked out years after 80 when I would slow down. I put some future goals and aspirations on the number line—clearly, much work has to be done. Yet, when left alone, my mind...
When I leave my car to get fixed, there are three possibilities: I may be lucky to get a value-add mechanic who fixes my car on time and charges nominally. I may get stuck with a lazy mechanic who delays the delivery of the car and asks me to pay for his laziness. I...
We buy cars for utility, need, pleasure, status, adventure, or many other reasons. Ladies buy fancy bags with different motivations, too. Similarly, people drink for different reasons. Though our actions are the same, our underlying motivations differ. As leaders,...