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Sea of Tranquility: A wondrous journey through space and time
A book that takes us from 1912 to 2401, across earth, moon and the far corners of the universe, to realize what haunts there and then is no different from the here and now. A delightful read!
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Power of stripping identities, one step at a time.
Moon joins Venus today in the skies. Sumerian epics connected this to one of the seven gates in Inanna's descent - the seventh and final gate where she finally reaches the subliminal state of nothing, only from which anything can…
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Book Titles, Alliterations and the power of short phrases
To create or to discover - two pleasing acts. Is one more worthy than the other?
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Work to the depths, work in the shallows
Current wisdom tends to favor deep, focused work rather than shallow work. But it is a delicate balance, and one that needs to be approached with humility and gratitude for those who help us along the way.
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The Great Resignation in fact the Great Transition – 10 facts you need to know
We are witnessing one of the biggest mass movements in history in terms of vocation. The Great Resignation is in fact the Great Transition. A trend that will have far-reaching implications.
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Change is everywhere – 3 recent books to understand change better
Change can be daunting. But if well understood, it can help us transition closer to our ideal life, and internally, to transform ourselves towards a better self. Three recent books explore change from different perspectives.
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4 steps to transform your identity and emerge stronger and more beautiful
Identity changes are far more common in our lives than we would think. And most of the time, they are unexpectedly difficult. Understanding the process of an identity shift will help us manage it better and emerge stronger and better.
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How to change your life in 6 powerful steps
Adapting to change is a survival skill in the twenty first century. But thriving with transitions is the superpower that will help you stand out from the crowd and succeed in your career and life.
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Problem Statement: The critical step for a successful life strategy
A successful life needs a successful strategy. The first step to articulating a robust strategy is the problem statement. Let's explore what it is, why it is critical and how to use one effectively, with a practical example.
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Absolute Indiscriminate involvement – a profound, yet simple way to live life to the fullest
Some phrases just strike a chord with you, and that’s what happened to me with “Absolute Indiscriminate Involvement”. And perhaps because of the absolute randomness* that led me to this phrase, it made the resonance all the more striking. Here…
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Easy on the brain, but at what cost? On the need to go beyond labels and reclaim our full self
Sustainable change is built on strong foundations of understanding, curiosity and compassion. In that spirit, let’s explore why labels exist in the first place, and the reasons behind their persistent pervasiveness through the centuries.
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Pangs of Nostalgia…and a passionate case for a system redesign
Newsletters is the latest trend in content creation. It has benefits of course, but at what cost? A personal look at the good old days, what I miss in this new world, and a call to change.
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Happy Retirement, Mother!
After 40+ years of dedicated service to medicine and to teaching medicine, my mother retired from her official working life. She is an inspiration to many, but most of all, she is an inspiration to me.
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Care: the key to meaning and joy to your life
Creativity allows you to look at the world in novel ways. It opens your mind to a range of possibilities. Its importance remains imperative, just like curiosity and courage, for a successful life. But success is not sufficient- our lives…
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Creativity: The true value-add for making a difference
If courage is the leap of faith that one must take to bring an impact in this world, creativity is its guiding force- it is the skill that sets your distinct direction and vision into bringing this difference. Creating something…
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Courage: the misunderstood and undervalued trait for good leadership
Curiosity saves the cat- it brings you out of monotony and into a foray of intellect and imagination. But once you are there, your journey doesn’t end. In fact, your curiosity is merely the start to something great. The next…
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Curiosity saved the cat: the liberating power of asking simple questions
Recently, I had the opportunity to address FISAT Business School’s MBA 2020 batch. While preparing for this event I thought long and hard- what I do say to these students who embark onto such an important life phase this day,…
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Through the looking glass: The nearly impossible task of the perfect perspective
Our perspective - the way we see the world - shapes our opinions and responses to events. It is a multifaceted and complicated concept that is under constant siege by the forces around us.
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Beyond Labels: Finding coherence by defying definitions and blurring boundaries
We put labels on things, including ourselves. Most of us end up living our lives within a narrow margin from the definitions of our labels. What does it take to go beyond labels?
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Tiger Work: Literature meets Sustainability in this new eclectic collection by Ben Okri
The written word has long been a powerful medium for radical and transformative change. When you have someone skilled, talented and powerful like booker-prize winning author Ben Okri taking his pen up against climate change, then there is hope in…
