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...
As leaders, we may have temptations to be in the limelight. It boosts our ego and pride after sharing a project update. We may carefully weave words to show how well the team performs under our leadership. However, let us keep reminding ourselves that it is not about...
Eat less, exercise more. Live within your means. Take care of yourself and your people. Keep your ego in check. Know that you are a minuscule part of a vast ecosystem. Associate with only one. There are a handful of simple rules for living an excellent life. Yet, our...
One ball and two sides make a game. The association on each side makes up spectators. The potential number of spectators is associated with money, glamour, speculation, and fun—the hype of possibilities, in turn, is associated with media, commentators, lights, and...
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...