As adults, we assume that we know it all. We do not receive direct feedback like kids do. Even if someone provides feedback, we will likely deflect rather than accept it. We do not necessarily grow in our learning with age. Instead, we develop rigidity and...
A conscious decision—"I do not need more!"—can be very liberating. Often, I find myself stretched thin, pursuing too many things. They can be material things, health goals, business, improvements and many other dimensions of life. With limited resources, seeking more...
"Life is short; I want to be at the top of the ladder before I am 40." "Acceptance is blissful. I need to practice accepting life as it happens." "Life is uncertain; my family is my priority." "Money is not everything. I will live for passion, not money." "I will be a...
Our final destination is the same: death. Only our journeys and milestones are different, however. Even with them, we have minimal control. The questions are: What do we want our journeys to be? What are our expectations from the milestones? What are we prepared to...
I need to put in more hours to deliver the pending work. Vs I need to find a way to outsource the pending work. In the first statement, I am pressured to complete the work. And I am a constraint. However, according to the second statement, I will find a resource....
Our current situation is due to our environment and the decisions we choose to make. For instance, I may have been born into a wealthy family. My environment may have taught me the importance of wealth. My decisions continue to support me in acquiring more wealth....
I have often benefited from what I didn’t have. For instance: I am not a very quick learner. This problem helped me work hard and take time to learn things at my own pace. It also helped me to reflect on a deeper perspective. I always wanted to be a tall guy. Research...
"I know my stuff. I put much effort into my work. My quality standards are pretty high. I go beyond my role's expectations to ensure the project's success." All of the above is well and good until I do not compare and belittle others. My hard work does not give me the...