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(#Trust30) Writing Challenge

“In every work of genius we recognize our own rejected thoughts; they come back to us with a certain alienated majesty.” Ralph Waldo Emerson, “Self-Reliance”, 1841 Starting today I am participating in Trust 30 writing challenge. #Trust30 is …

Why I never became the monk who sold his Ferrari?

I wanted to be a monk once. I may have been 12 or 14 at that time. I used to picture myself sitting in a cave in Himalayas and learning from sages – like the ones I read in books…

Interview with James Altucher

James Altucher is a friend and blogger whose posts I look forward to. His writing inspires one to introspect, improve and get into action right away. James is a veteran of financial media. He is also a Yoga enthusiast like…

How to actually make an impact?

This is the final post in 7-post how to make an impact series. You want to make an impact but still wondering about how to do it. Here are some ideas to get you started. 1. Believe in Yourself. …

No Idling: 30 Inspiring stories

The challenge of our generation is not finding inspiration or lack of amazing ideas to work on. It is the ability to stop, sit and Do the Work. Steven Pressfield in his latest manifesto Do the Work shows us a…

Today is a new day

Today is a new day. It does not matter if; You were lazy yesterday. You did not do the work that needed to be done. You did not give your best shot. You did not live your life to the …

Are you falling for the fancy?

This post is no. 6 in 7-post how to make an impact series. You will meet many demons on path to success. One of these demons is falling for fancy. Falling for fancy means wanting things to be a…

A new plan for life

This post is no. 5 in 7-post how to make an impact series. Most of us are conditioned to look at life as something built around work. What if you built your life around fun? Not looking at life…

Triple your productivity in 1 day

This post is no. 3 in 7-post how to make an impact series. Want to be more efficient, work on basics. Leave complex and embrace simple. Simple may not always be easy but it is easier to believe in…

Wake up excited every single day of your life

This post is no. 2 in 7-post how to make an impact series. It is not about jumping out of bed roaring like a tiger; it is more about waking up with a sense of calm and gentle joy…

5-minute thinking excercise

The idea is to be mindful of our actions and be able to make an impact on a daily basis. At the end of the day, keep aside 5 minutes and think; Did you wake up excited, looking forward to…

Build a startup as a student – Why & How?

There are four types of students based on their career aspirations; 1. Those who want to get a job after finishing college 2. Those who want to become an entrepreneur 3. Those who want to pursue higher education 4. And…

13 facts every young person should know.

1. Motivation will get you started; discipline will keep you on path and help you move ahead. 2. Now is the best time. 3. It helps if you reach early whether it is a movie theatre, classroom, or conference. You…

Leverage what you have!

Do you spend time and energy thinking about what you don’t have? Better leverage what you have. A young person, who has entered workforce, may lack in experience but has the advantage of an open mind, low-maintenance lifestyle, and high…

How to make maximum impact?

I am all for self growth, making an impact and getting close to one’s dreams. I do it by learning. I learn best when I act and experiment. Minimize is one of my 5 words for 2011. I tried an…