Pause to think, then act. We are not leaves to be swayed by every wind. We are not boats that get rocked by every wave. We are not fragile glasses that crack with the slightest of tremors. We are humans with the capacity to think, reason and act — we…

How our ego has the tendency to blow things up and why reigning it in is important! Famished and in desperate need of a byte to eat after a long drive, I stopped at front of a food joint ‘Burger Bytes’. I was about to park in one of the…

Foundations, Potential, Gratitude, Experiences & Purpose — Never forget! 5 Things to never forget: What he/she is blessed with: Foundations — A healthy body, a nurturing family and a happy childhood -not everyone is blessed enough to have these What he/she is capable of: Potential — The potential is limitless…

Get inspired, Learn the ropes, Make them your default behavior — I have had some really good bosses in my career so far. I also have had my share of individuals who still taught me How NOT to do things — a learning either way! When you join work after graduation, you are like very soft clay. Easily impressionable and moldable…

When Teacher turns cheater! My wife paints beautifully. She experiments with colours, the kind of paintings, the subjects and the sizes. I asked her, where did you learn to paint so well? She said, while I have been painting on and off since school, it was actually a ‘Shopkeeper Uncle’…

One Pithy from my mother that keeps me going! “The night is the darkest before dawn” This seemingly innocent sentence from my mother has been my guiding light through dark times in life. It taught me that Life is about holding on. Not losing your nerves. …

How to prevent getting scammed? Tell-tale signs that can help you from getting scammed! Yesterday i received a ‘Payment Declined’ email from Netflix. Yesterday was actually the date for my subscription renewal as well, so i thought of having a look at the email. This is what i received: 1…

What the engineering degree meant for me! — Engineering isn’t just a degree. It actually is a rite of passage that prepares you for life. It is an approach, a thought process, a foundation that actually prepares you. You are ‘Engineered for Life Excellence’. First Taste of Independence: This is usually the first time we leave the safe…

Life’s biggest “trap” people fall into The ’99 Club’ Let me type out a story that i read in my childhood (thanks Amar Chitra Katha!): There was a king who was very wealthy. Despite the riches and the facilities, he wasn’t too happy. In fact, he was getting more grumpier and morose by the day. He…