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  • The Silent Power of Self-Esteem: Lessons from Naval Ravikant and Chris Williamson

    Part 1: In a thought-provoking conversation between Chris Williamson and Naval Ravikant, they unpack one of the quietest, yet most significant forces that shapes our lives — self-esteem. Far from being a motivational buzzword or self-help cliché, self-esteem, in their view, is the silent engine behind confidence, decision-making, success, and even our ability to love…

  • More Than Happy: Embracing the Four Pillars of a Meaningful Life

    We live in a time where happiness is marketed as the ultimate goal. It’s on magazine covers, in self-help books, and on Instagram feeds. But what if the secret to a fulfilling life isn’t happiness at all, but something deeper—something steadier? Writer and positive psychology researcher Emily Esfahani Smith offers a profound answer: the key…

  • Master the 80/20 Rule: How to Get More Done in Less Time

    In today’s fast-paced world, we’re all striving to be more efficient. What if you could achieve more by focusing on less? That’s the essence of the 80/20 Rule, also known as the Pareto Principle. This simple yet powerful idea suggests that 80% of results come from just 20% of efforts. By mastering this principle, you…

  • 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.…

  • We All Need Someone to Hold On To

    There’s a scene in the film “Cast Away” where Tom Hanks’ character, Chuck Noland, stranded on a deserted island, clings to a volleyball he’s drawn a face on. It’s a poignant depiction of our fundamental need for connection, even in the face of utter isolation. Chuck names the ball Wilson, not just for companionship, but…

  • Questions to uncover your Personal Well-being Recipe

    Questions to uncover your Personal Well-being Recipe

    What is human flourishing and what enables it? Dr. Seligman’s PERMA™ theory of well-being is an attempt to answer these fundamental questions. There are five building blocks that enable flourishing – Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment (hence PERMA™) – and there are techniques to increase each. Different people will derive well-being from each…

  • 10 Ways Social Media Addiction Can Ruin Your Life

    10 Ways Social Media Addiction Can Ruin Your Life

    The world seems to be hooked on the five great social media platforms viz. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and WhatsApp/WeChat spend billions of collective hours each day lost in their wonderland. (Tiktok may be next in the list) I am no authority on this to advise and you need not take me advice, even if…

  • Relating Wellbeing and Flourishing to Moksha, the Final Pursuit

    Relating Wellbeing and Flourishing to Moksha, the Final Pursuit

    I was reading this book called ‘Flourish’ by Martin Seligman who is considered the father of positive psychology and was relating this concept to Purusharthas of Vedas, and that is when I had this insight. So I thought of sharing it on the blog. I have talked about the four pursuits of time a few…