Without a doubt, practice leads us to perfection, but at what cost? The price of perfection could be our time, resources, or opportunity costs. In business and life, we have limited resources. We do not need perfection for everything. Further, mere practice may not be...
In self-reflection, I often acknowledge that I haven't come too far. On introspection, I often realise it is due to focusing on the small stuff. Observing others, I witnessed their conditioning: 'sweating on the small stuff'. We often have a choice about where to...
We may be playing the same game but with very different intentions. We may be playing for fun, money, legacy, or other reasons. It is our intention that makes all the difference, however. The person playing for legacy may put in everything for the sport. The person...
We can continue to have scarce resources, limited skill sets, and weak plans. But our commitment is going to make all the difference. When we are committed, we find new ways to progress, persevere, and continue working hard. When the odds are against us, we still...
Life is not simple! The opportunity ahead of us could be a pitfall. The major source of our pain can be transformative endeavour. For example, if a new opportunity pays me more but takes me away from my core strengths, it could be a pitfall. Similarly, my constant...
Sometimes, the side effects outweigh the primary impact. The problem is that we cannot see this phenomenon due to our various biases. But once we can see it, we cannot miss it! For example, the benefit of sending an employee on a training course is not just that she...
Why some businesses are so efficient, and others suffer from low productivity? It is a difficult question to answer, as there can be various reasons. However, the productivity of any business is directly proportional to 'what is at stake?' Is it the executive's job,...
The problem is that I do not value my time enough. I am selling it too short. Sometimes, in meetings where I should not be. Other times, I feel stuck making perfect decisions while scrolling through YouTube and Netflix. Charging customers by the hour. Accepting work...