Archive for the category Courage

How to ensure success. (no, the secret is not enough practice)

You need to put up a performance to succeed. The size of the stage does not matter. Practice matters – but not too much – if you do not show up. If you are singer, stand up (or sit) and…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

The Domino Effect

“The domino effect is a chain reaction that occurs when a small change causes a similar change nearby, which then will cause another similar change, and so on in linear sequence.” (From Wikipedia) Success in life Success in life…

Is fear holding you back?

We need to overcome our fears to move closer to our dreams. Taking action is one of the simplest ways to overcome fear. Fear can overpower a person who is sitting idle just thinking about what may come next; but…

Flow

Flow is what separates superstars from ordinary. By superstars I mean Olympic medal winning athletes, Oscar winning entertainers, Grammy Winning musicians, remarkable leaders — people who are worthy of being role models. Whether you want to make an impact on…

Solve Big Problems for Big Gains

This is a longish post 1900+ words. Reading time: 6-10 minutes. Do you belong to the league of people who think about best use of time? If yes read on. We spend time working on either trivial or essential…

Power has shifted

During old times — really old times — there was a king. He had all the wealth, prestige, connections, opportunities and access to knowledge. His courtesans also had all these though less than the king. Merchants were also privileged but…