Reading Time: 4 minutes “Successful people take immediate action on almost every item they encounter. They know that to be efficient, they want to expend the least possible amount of time and mental energy processing things.” 1. “Time Is Your Most Valuable and Scarcest Resource” As a CEO irked by constant interruptions, author Kevin Kruse posted a large sign …
Reading Time: 3 minutes First published on Pro Bono News Pursuing the meaningful but long-term work in the ESG field can be a difficult journey. It is undeniable that “ESG” is an amorphous concept that is dominating conversations in financial markets. As a broad umbrella term “ESG” refers to the environmental, social and governance factors which contribute to a …
Reading Time: 2 minutes Every person’s “Emotional Style” is unique, like fingerprints or snowflakes. Your style determines how you react (mental health) to what life throws at you. Developing areas of expertise by repetition – such as playing the piano or navigating city streets as a taxi driver – increases activity and patterns in corresponding areas of the brain. …
Reading Time: 3 minutes Over the years, I have had the opportunity to witness the ‘blundering’ of my name. My parents chose the name “Kaushik” for me. I grew up with this name and because I respond to my name when it is called, the way my name is said has an impact on me. I often used to feel …
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Reading Time: 3 minutes Sometimes you can feel so bored with life that you want to uproot it all. Make a big change. Move to a more vibrant city. Get another dog. Somehow, it seems these things might cure you of my endless ennui. For me, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned to accept and even embrace my (sometimes) …
Reading Time: 4 minutes This poem describes it best (excuse the religious part): “Life is like an old-time rail journey—delays, sidetracks, smoke, dust, cinders and jolts, interspersed only occasionally by beautiful vistas and thrilling bursts of speed. The trick is to thank the Lord for letting you have the ride”. More often than we like, we are too caught …
Reading Time: 5 minutes Criticism is important because what it tells us is important. The more you experience criticism as a negative, the more apt you are to respond to criticism in a negative manner. Criticism is a complex, essential and powerful process. It is important because situations affect our welfare and must be evaluated. It is essential because …
