Expect Friction on new journeys!

The excitement to start a new year resolution, to learn a new skill, a language or even a new diet plan fires us up. On the first day of graduate school or in a gym, we are in an ecstatic state, looking and thinking only about the end goal and the successful people in their respective domains. A good starting point indeed! … Read More >Expect Friction on new journeys!

Being disciplined when the amounts are small.

It seems very natural to assume that, “If I had a million dollars, I would invest in a healthy diet, join a valuable charitable club, invest more in educational material or books…”. On the other hand, it appears very normal to us when we hear of successful people having good health habits, being early risers, punctual and maybe even true to their words. In short, everything about successful people seems to have an uncanny association with success. … Read More >Being disciplined when the amounts are small.

Reading is to the mind, what exercise is to the body

survive our entire lives without reading a book, isn’t it? Exercising can build our immunities, decrease the risk of heart diseases, lower blood pressure but what can reading possibly change in our lives? Well, let’s dive in cogently. … Read More >Reading is to the mind, what exercise is to the body

Lying to yourself, a mental-roadblock

We get amused every time we find that a child is lying. Lying being not the greatest of characteristics of a human being, we are quick to blame the parents of the child. Which can, to a certain extent be true but the question that is even more significant is ‘Why does a child lie?’. Why even the child as an individual never taught to lie will eventually learn to lie? … Read More >Lying to yourself, a mental-roadblock

‘Documenting’ your way to success!

We have huge goals, well, as they should be. Our goals aren’t those that are achievable in a day or a week or even a month. It is not the most profound knowledge that breaking down the large goals into small, non-overwhelming tasks and do them over some time diligently is the way to go. But it is indeed the most logical answer. Documenting could be your way to success? … Read More >‘Documenting’ your way to success!

COUNTERING PROCRASTINATION WITH ONE-EYED VISION

Almost everyone would agree that procrastination is their nemesis. Procrastination disrupts one’s plans for the day, week or even years depending on the level of it. The swimming lessons that you always wanted to take but never took them or the schedule that you never failed to prepare before the start of your academic year but unfortunately failed consistently to actually implement it; they were all victims of your procrastination! … Read More >COUNTERING PROCRASTINATION WITH ONE-EYED VISION

Your time is worth $50 per hour!

Time is money. We have all heard it, haven’t we? But how much truth is there in that phrase? Some estimates state that the worth of an average hour for a teenager or an adult is about $50 per hour. Without indulging in economic correctness straightaway, let’s look at some implications of this idea. … Read More >Your time is worth $50 per hour!

Being true to oneself: Asking the right questions

It’s very easy to slip into frustration when there seems to be a huge difference between the desired outcome and the actual outcome. We assume the actions we are doing are taking us towards our desired outcomes, only to realize the reality later. It can very well be disheartening sometimes and can break us down, questioning everything we believe! … Read More >Being true to oneself: Asking the right questions

The ultimate triad of Motivation, Sacrifice and Reward!

One of the main problems we face is the short lived life of motivation. Motivation tends to die out quickly, doesn’t it?

Perhaps the answer lies in understanding the very nature of it. Motivation is more like a spark for ignition, than actual combustion of an engine. … Read More >The ultimate triad of Motivation, Sacrifice and Reward!