Sometimes life-changing things can happen anywhere anytime … One such life-changing event happened on Dec 28, 2017, during a cab ride in Mumbai, India. After a client meeting, I was on my way to the airport. I was reflecting on a year coming to an end and a new one about to start. And suddenly so many things flashed before me that I always wanted…
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It’s time to thank the real person
I had finished breakfast a bit late today…very yummy breakfast in the form of ‘Chole Bathure’. As I sipped my morning tea, a set of scenes flashed. During my 10 board exam, I use to study till late. One lady will come every night and check if I was still awake or needed something. She will always ask with a smile ‘ Beta , Kuch laaon’..(Son,…
How I transformed from feeling ‘Handcuffed’ to feeling ‘Completely Free’
Have you ever felt sad and anxious internally even though everything looks very nice externally ?. I experienced it in last few years … An excellent professional career ,own houses and a loving family. My Life looked so nice externally. But Internally something was bothering me and making me sad and anxious every day. Imagine an exciting and talented 100 m sprint runner who has…
Can I get one year extra every 4 years?
You may be wondering what Akshay Kumar, Bollywood Superstar, has to do with this article. Sometimes one single moment can be transformative and Akshay Kumar helped us create such a moment on last Sunday ,2nd Sep 2018. It was a usual cosy Sunday and my two sons (Tanish and Aarav) were enjoying every moment of it. In the morning they went to play football in Play…
11 Loyal Friends in 8 Months
Sometimes one line or a sentence or a quote can remind us of our blessings and bring a smile on our face. Few days ago, I came across the quote ‘There is no Friend as loyal as book’ and this reminded me what has happened since Jan 1, 2018. In last 8 months in 2018, I have been blessed to have 11 loyal friends. I…
Life lessons from an ECG!
I have been having pain in my legs since few days and thus went to see an ayurvedic doctor. Today( 5th Aug,2018) morning, I met Dr Dinesh, an ayurvedic doctor, at Sri Sri Panchakarma in Bangalore . He did my pulse diagnosis( nadi padiksha) and while writing prescription we started talking. Our discussion took a philosopical route when he shared something very deep. Dr Dinesh :’Look at…
What my 9 year old Son taught me about Persuasion…
Three days before (July 28) my younger son Aarav turned 9 and he got ‘Nintendo Switch’ as his birthday gift. How did he get something which was not even anywhere in sight? And that’s where Aristotle’s, ancient Greek Philosopher and Scientist, 3 modes of persuasion comes in . Ethos: Highlighting Credibility of a presenter Logos: Uses Logic , data , facts ,figures, Statistics etc Pathos:…
How I didn’t buy my lounge access credit card
It had been a lazy Sunday as usual. Late breakfast, a movie after that and a good long nap after lunch. In the evening, as I was sipping on my tea, I was browsing through my bank’s website to look for a credit card that offers lounge access at international airports. Being a frequent traveler, getting this card was important for me. I was growing…