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Substance Over Optics
During my consulting days, while working for a healthcare client, we made a beautiful PowerPoint deck -- what else would a consultant do? 😊 But the client asked us to get the presentation jazzed up by their favorite visual graphics company....
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The Leadership Principle
Since it is impossible to not see Elon Musk in your online feeds, yesterday, I saw a photo of him sleeping on the Tesla factory floor in his...
Meditation
You are focused or distracted due to two networks in your brain -- 1. The Default Mode Network (DMN) -- it makes your mind wander, e.g., when...
Recipe for happiness
If you have wondered why some people seem naturally happier than others, here is what research says: 1. 50% of our happiness is genetic. 2. 40% of...
Everybody’s path is different
A few years ago, I was at IIT Kanpur to give a talk. As I was waiting for my event, speaking on the stage was a renowned entrepreneur who has built...
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A bag is heavy only when it is on our shoulders
Here are a few things I saw many people say: 1. I feel like I am old enough and should be able to manage it on my own. 2. Being a man, it is expected that I should handle these things myself. 3. This is my problem and I need to figure out the...
Life is not a popularity contest
Since I write on LinkedIn frequently, I occasionally get abused and trolled. And here is why I think it is a good thing. When you have a strong point of view, you have two options: 1. You can say it as you see it. And in that process, you may...
Prioritize health
We know that we should all work out but what if you are working 12-16 hrs a day? I have been there and it is hard. Finding 30 minutes for a workout seems trivial, but when you are working 12-16 hrs a day, the pressure on you is mind-defying. So if...
The art of writing
The skill that has served me the most in life is also the one I was never taught – ‘writing.’ In fact, most of us will probably never learn the craft of writing formally. Yet, we know no weapon that is more powerful. Words can rouse anger, spark...