by Rajan Singh | Aug 29, 2025 | LinkedIn Posts
A few years ago, when I used to go running in the University Stadium in Trivandrum, I would often see a former Chief Minister doing his daily walk. And he was in his early nineties. I have seen many Kerala politicians extremely active in their 80s. So much so that...
by Rajan Singh | Aug 28, 2025 | LinkedIn Posts
For some people (especially entrepreneurs), work-life balance has become a toxic phrase — symbolizing sloth, not taking responsibility, and doing the minimum necessary work. For others, it is a war cry against corporate slavery — intolerable work...
by Rajan Singh | Aug 27, 2025 | LinkedIn Posts
Every time you innocuously glance at your WhatsApp or Instagram, you are building a habit. Every gratifying action builds a habit — no exceptions. I had already known this from psychology. But the Buddhist meditation master (Nyanaponika Thera) says:...
by Rajan Singh | Aug 26, 2025 | LinkedIn Posts
Big organizations can’t compete with startups having 1% of their resources. Not because they have too few people (or resources), but because they have too many. When you have lots of people, first, you stack them up in a hierarchy. Now, each person has to manage...
by Rajan Singh | Aug 25, 2025 | LinkedIn Posts
When I do focus sprints, I have found that the key to productivity is taking frequent and generous breaks. Here is what works for me. 1. Since I typically do 25-minute focus sprints, I generally take 3 short breaks (5 minutes each) followed by one long break (15...
