One of the nicest routines that’s stuck recently between me and my daughter is about narrating a bed time story. I don’t need to explain how a bed time story telling to young kids influences their imagination & perspectives, but until recently I wasn’t doing this on a regular basis. After giving the routine someContinueContinue reading “Proverb themed Bed time stories”
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What is permanent in life?
Last week while dropping my daughter Aishani to school, she asked “Papa, what is permanent in life?”. For a moment I was taken aback. I had not expected such a thought-provoking question in the morning rush hour. It took me a while to respond “oh, that’s a good question, who asked you?”. It was theirContinueContinue reading “What is permanent in life?”
Are you a worrier OR a warrior?
I still clearly remember this question from my manager at work in 2006. Although it’s been more than 15 years since, this question keeps coming back at me like a boomerang. More so, when I run into my annoying habit of worrying about anything and everything. It’s funny that sometimes when I have nothing toContinueContinue reading “Are you a worrier OR a warrior?”
The credit mindset
Credit is borrowing something from the “future” to have a better “present” One of the obvious things that comes to mind when picturing the term credit is the financial credit. Credit card, home loans, etc have become intrinsic parts of our lives. Although it serves its purpose when put to right use, for example borrowingContinueContinue reading “The credit mindset”
Crossing the “Lakshman Rekha” in the professional Life
One of the important concepts in the Hindu Epic Ramayana is that of “Lakshman Rekha”. This is the mystical line drawn by Lakshman, younger brother of Ram, around their hut to protect his sister-in-law, Sita from the demonic world. When we apply this concept to our personal and professional lives, things get a bit interesting.ContinueContinue reading “Crossing the “Lakshman Rekha” in the professional Life”
How taking up a foreign language certification gave me that perfect break from work
When one thinks of taking a break from work, normally what comes to mind are the pristine beaches of some distant island OR answering the call of the mighty Himalayas OR that leisure trek into wild nature, and so on. But then, this involves a lot of planning, working out a budget, finding a likemindedContinueContinue reading “How taking up a foreign language certification gave me that perfect break from work”
The relentless mentor called Vishwamitra
Taking out another leaf from the epic of Ramayana, comes a story of Vishwamitra, literally meaning the friend of the world. Sage Vishwamitra stormed into King Dasarath’s court and demanded him to send Prince Ram along with him to the dense jungles inhabited by evil forces. Kind Dasarath didn’t want to send Ram, his favouriteContinueContinue reading “The relentless mentor called Vishwamitra”
The modern breed of Ekalavyas
When a fresh recruit joins an organization, there is a lot of hunger to learn & prove one’s self. Although this also applies to experienced folks jumping ships, it’s much more perceived in graduates fresh out of college. Most of the smaller companies don’t have the luxury chalking out a dedicated training plan for theseContinueContinue reading “The modern breed of Ekalavyas”
Keep it simple, stupid. 