I am tired because I may have worked too hard. At least, this is likely to be my excuse. The reality could be that I have worked too long. There is a subtle but profound difference between working hard and working long. Working hard is not a factor of time. Instead,...
Access to fancy food, alcohol, tobacco, relationships with influential people, material possessions, personal traits, and numerous other dimensions that feed our pride can be a slow poison to our social, emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. In the glory of...
Many of us tell ourselves that we are not complete. We fill our emptiness by hoarding stuff, acquiring professional certificates, and running away from ourselves. In transforming into someone else, we often ignore who we are. We get so carried away by wanting to...
Teachers, parents, managers, and leaders often have a choice. Some of us choose to please, and others choose to lead. The ones who please tend to look at themselves. They may want to please others to avoid conflict, difficult situations, or even hard work. The ones...
How can I become a leader that everyone respects? How can I gain the trust and endorsement of my teammates? Which words should I say that attract people around me? How should I present myself as a leader? There may be many other similar questions we have about...
Let us talk about amateurs and experts! Most amateurs can tell what to do to get from A to B. However, the experts understand us (as their customers). Then, illustrate the customised plan, monitor us on the way, give us plenty of options, and lead us to our...
What is common among Panadol, Amazon, Nescafe pod coffee machines, and McDonald's? All of them are extremely user-friendly, consistently deliver the same experience, and are relatively cheaper. This could be the exact reason for their popularity and success. For the...
You and I can work on the same thing, but with a very different approach. Our approach can depend on our previous experience, education, background, and various other factors. In my experience, the key differentiator in the approach is our motive behind undertaking...