There are certain things that I must do. I know they lead to my goals and aspirations. Yet, I see myself choosing things that are more pleasurable and fun. Short-term pleasure, relief from pain, and distraction often win over things that matter. This is one of the...
Fasting is said to be good for our bodies, yet most of the world appears to be obsessing about food. We need uninterrupted time to produce great work, yet we design open offices and meetings to stay busy. Simplicity is said to be the path to peace of mind, yet we...
Some tribes (organisations, teams, and families) are extraordinary. The members of the tribe support each other. They love, sacrifice, and deeply care for one another. They prosper together and achieve great heights. One day, however, the world turns upside down for...
When I try to exploit every avenue, squeeze a little more, and do too much, I exhaust myself, feel unfulfilled, and miserable. My fulfilment, satisfaction, and joy are hidden in giving up on things that do not matter and focusing on things that matter. However, this...
When I put myself at the centre of the universe, then everyone must listen to me, adhere to my preferences, follow me, and understand my goals and aspirations. When I put my organisation (higher goal) at the centre of the universe, I must listen intently to everyone...
I know a lot of good stuff. But that doesn’t mean I necessarily do it. I know the value of losing weight, cleaning clutter, delegating, managing time, and other such topics. Yet, I often struggle to implement them in life. Similarly, I have access to templates,...
Most of my misery appears to be when I put myself in the middle of everything. The dilemma is that I am conscious that it is not about me, yet I naturally tend to put myself in the middle and suffer. Here are a few examples: I want to make my project a grand success....
Any meaningful positive change requires our sacrifice. Sacrifice may take the form of our time, effort, or resources. Losing weight, learning to play new instruments, and changing habits are hard work. Fasting for two days and waking up early once a month is a wasted...