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  • Press Pause and Reflect: The Power of a Life Audit

    We live in a fast-moving world. Days blur into weeks, and before we know it, months have slipped by. We chase goals, tick off tasks, juggle responsibilities—but how often do we actually stop and ask ourselves whether we’re on the right path? That’s where a life audit comes in. It’s not just another to-do; it’s…

  • How to Be Successful: Lessons from Sam Altman

    Sam Altman, a visionary entrepreneur and investor, shares a practical and inspiring guide to achieving success. His advice centers around thinking differently, taking bold steps, and focusing on what truly matters. Here’s a breakdown of his key points, reimagined into actionable steps for your journey. Think Exponentially While Others Play a Linear Game Success often…

  • The Lies We Live By: Debunking Societal Myths with David Brooks

    I recently watched a 2019 TED talk by David Brooks titled ‘The lies our culture tells us about what matters — and a better way to live’ and found it quite intriguing. In this talk, David, a renowned columnist and author, invites us to confront the “lies” our society whispers, shaping our values and perceptions.…

  • Beyond the Ladder: Expanding Your Self, not Your Ego, in Work and Life

    We’re constantly bombarded with messages to “climb the ladder,” “hustle harder,” and “achieve more.” While striving for goals and self-improvement is valuable, the relentless pursuit of external validation can lead down a treacherous path: the inflation of the ego. But what if there was another way? What if, instead of expanding our ego, we focused…

  • Chasing Freedom, Not Status: Prioritizing Financial Independence in Your Career

    In a world obsessed with titles and prestige, it’s easy to fall into the trap of chasing status over financial independence. But what if true fulfillment lies in breaking free from the constraints of a traditional career path and designing a life that prioritizes financial freedom?

  • When to Work Hard

    In a world that often glorifies hard work, it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that every moment should be spent grinding away, pushing ourselves to the limit. However, this relentless pursuit of productivity can sometimes lead to burnout, frustration, and a sense of unfulfillment. It’s important to recognize that not all hard…

  • Launching your Child

    Launching your Child

    I had given an overview of a family lifecycle in a blog post previously. On this post I diving deeper into the 2nd last stage of this lifecycle viz. the launching of your child into the big wide world. In the launching stage of the family life cycle, the children have reached the age where…