Well this feels weird…Here I was at the start of a new year, doing what I’ve been doing religiously for over half a decade: setting SMART goals for the year ahead. This method helped me fulfill my childhood dreams, achieve professional accolades, and grow a loving family. But for some …
After turning 35 this year, I revisited the life lessons I wrote after turning 30. I was surprised at how well they have stood the test of time, not sure I could come up with better ones today. So instead of writing a new set of lessons, I’ve added five …
And how can you become one of them? The auditorium was packed. People from all across the country had come to hear the answer. The presenter spent half an hour introducing the speaker, listing his accolades, priming the audience for hours of discussions. Finally, William James appeared on stage. “They’ve …
What does it take to achieve something great? After years of studying the lives of legendary figures — the kind of people you read about in history books — I finally have an answer. And I can tell you right now, it’s not what you think. Hard work, passion, discipline, …
In my early twenties I embarked on a mission to find the perfect balance between work life and personal life. I knew first-hand what the lack of such balance does to a family. So I set a hard deadline for myself: the moment I would start my own family. That …
Read moreWork-life balance will make you miserable. Try this instead
I used to believe that life is the result of a series of choices. Made in the spur of the moment or after careful deliberation, forced upon us by action or inaction, I thought the decisions we make determine the life we live. Boy, was I wrong. Before moving further, …
Read moreHow to Create a Fabulous Life Even if You’re Short on Time
Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness — masterful wording, isn’t it? Fitting for an official document like the Declaration of Independence. But when you apply it to real life, there’s a problem. If we look at the first two values, things are pretty obvious. We can all agree that …
Read moreThe Surprisingly Simple Secret to Lasting Happiness
It took me over 30 years to be able to write these words. My bet is that you need to hear them too. And if you’re anything like me, reading them won’t be enough. You need to feel them — let them flow through your veins and own them.
Who are we really? What defines us? How can we discover our true identity?
You will not like reading this. But if you’re anything like me, you need to read every line of it. Trust me on this. Because by the end of this post you will see the world differently. You will think differently. And you will thank me. Let me start by …