Writing is the most important skill any professional can have. I have also written various posts on business writing on this site, however this particular training was special to me because of the “Flair” it adds to your writing.
Writing with Flair: How to Become an Exceptional Writer – My Notes Read More »
There are only 3 Goals: To want nothing. That’s contentment. To do anything. That’s freedom. To have everything. That’s happiness.
Whenever you are starting a new goal or habit do not use external motivators. You must be doing it for yourself and not for others. It’s hard to compete endlessly because there’s always more to compete with someone or something and there is always someone or something better out there.
How to make every decision at twice the speed? Remove choice, What’s the counterintuitive way to having more time? Remove time, How to add an hour to the day with only one small change? Remove access.
Happiness Equation (Neil Pasricha) – Book Summary & Highlights Read More »
Anger is part of human experience and it should not be an obstacle in creating a good life, good relationships, or advancing in careers. Everyone has anger, the only difference is that some people admit to their anger issues, and some don’t. Simple ways to keep your mood and temperament in check is by making sure to get good food (decent carbs, proteins, ), Good exercise (~35 mins), Good Rest (~7 hours ), this by itself should avoid most of the unwarranted behavior. I am grateful to Marlene Chism for her great course on Anger Management which not only taught me the below concepts but also helped me realize things that I could improve when it comes to improving my temper.
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For any successful career, building and maintaining a great relationship is critical.For building a good relationship beginning is the most important part where you have the opportunity to make a good first impression.
I always believed this to be important but was hoping someone would give me 5 simple things I could do that would help me do that. I came across a video by Todd Dewett, which had these simple steps.
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A few weeks back I took a training on Communication Foundations by Tatiana Kolovou, Brenda Bailey (from Kelley School of Business), and below are my notes. A recent survey suggested that “Communication competency” being the single most decisive factor while choosing a manager in most companies! As a project manager, this is one of the key skills one should master to deliver successful projects.
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Gaur gopal das compares our journey in this world to 4 wheels of the car that need to be aligned to keep the car’s balance. These 4 wheels are Personal life, Relationship, Work life & Social contributions
Life’s Amazing Secrets: How to Find Balance and Purpose in Your Life Read More »
This book extensively talks about “Deep Work: Professional activities performed in a state of distraction-free concentration that push your cognitive capabilities to their limit. These efforts create new value, improve your skill, and are hard to replicate, and how one can learn to master it in their life.
Deep Work – Rules For Focused Success In A Distracted World Read More »
This book gave me a good idea of objectivism on how human knowledge and values are objective and the purpose we strive .. I am sure my way of think about certain subjects like purpose and job is in someway impacted due to this book.
The Fountainhead – by Ayn Rand ( objectivism in action) Read More »
As I was growing up, I always believed in practicing Yoga and pranayama. But as I started working, I somehow could not include this in my routine. In 2020, I decided to start my meditation practice again and installed a wonderful app called CALM.
21 Days of Calm – My Learnings and Practice Tips for meditation Read More »
I liked this book because it helped me reaffirm some of my beliefs around why savings is important and how to be content with your earnings. Also, it is important to be patient when it comes to growing money and we should always be prepared for any financial adversities that may occur. Progress happens too slowly to notice, but setbacks happen too quickly to ignore. Finally, have enough money so that it gives you the ability to do what you want, when you want, with whom you want, for as long as you want to.
The Psychology of Money – (Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness ) Read More »