Receiving feedback, especially from those we may not have the strongest affinity for, can be a delicate process. This is particularly true when the givers of feedback are colleagues, friends, or even family members. So, how can we handle it gracefully? Let’s consider an instance from my own experience. Recently, I had to receive feedback […]
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Growth comes from doing things you are not qualified to do
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Ask HOW LONG not WHAT
I am in the best share of my life physically. One of my friends asked me what I am doing. After hearing about my workout routine, he said he is going to try my routine. We met a month later and he said he tried my routine a few times and gave up. While reflecting […]
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Energy from New Beginning
We are always in search of ways to rejuvenate our life. We seek fresh energy to fix the broken relationships, kick start the abandoned projects, and rewire the forgotten habits. A new beginning brings a lot of energy like nothing else. A new tool is no different. Lately, my life has been a hustle. I […]
We all have tons of ideas. Most people forget them in a few minutes. Some write them down. Very few act on them. Why is that? I hear two reasons often. It’s either “I do not have time” or “I never finish what I start”. “I do not have time” If you fall into this […]
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Considering Opposing Ideas
We all have opinions about most everyday things in life. What differentiates us from people like Charlie Munger and Steve Jobs is the ability to hold two opposing ideas at the same time. “The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposing ideas in mind at the same time and still […]
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Getting back on Track
For more than a year, I have been running my days on routines. I have a morning routine focused on my health. I do my exercise and meditation I have a breakfast routine to read to my kids. I have a bedtime routine to read books. I have a weekly writing routine to write and […]
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On Writing
It is natural to have doubts about our ability when we set out to do something new. I had that doubt about my writing. I was on the edge thinking whether to start a blog or not for a very long time. Many questions ran through my mind. Will I be able to write like […]
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A Logbook can Change your Life
A personal logbook is where I scribble various things throughout the day. I first came across the concept of a personal logbook in Austin Kleon’s blog. Logbooks were originally used in ships to record important events in the management, operation, and navigation of the ship. Why not a personal logbook to manage, operate, and navigate […]
Often time I overthink small things. I will type something to post but hit backspace instead of posting it. I overthink calling someone I have not been in touch for a while. I overthink greeting people. I overthink saying good morning to my kids. I overthink saying I love you to my wife. I overthink […]