Reading Time: 3 minutesWe’ve all been there — halfway through explaining something in a meeting, you suddenly realise you’ve lost your audience. Their eyes glaze over, the energy dips, and you wonder, “Why am I still talking?” It’s a question worth asking more often. Enter the WAIT Principle: Why Am I Talking? This deceptively simple acronym is a […]
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Reading Time: 3 minutesThe more you shine, the more you’ll be seen. And the more you’re seen, the more you’ll be judged. This is one of life’s great paradoxes: when your light gets brighter, it doesn’t just illuminate your path — it casts shadows too. Not everyone will celebrate your glow. Some will envy it. Some will resent
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Reading Time: 3 minutesThere’s a quote that circulates among entrepreneurs and dreamers alike: “A salary is the drug your employer gives you to forget your dreams.” It’s provocative. Maybe even offensive. But it’s also brutally honest. Every day, millions of people around the world trade their time for a paycheck. They show up, follow instructions, meet KPIs, attend
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Reading Time: 4 minutesTo be in the 1%, you must be willing to do what 99% of people don’t. This philosophy is more than just a catchy phrase—it is a transformative way of approaching life. It’s about breaking free from societal expectations, walking away from comfort, and pursuing a deeper sense of purpose. When I made the decision
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Reading Time: 4 minutesIn our fast-paced world, there’s an overwhelming pressure to move quickly. Speed is often equated with progress and success. In business, employers push for rapid growth, employees race to climb the career ladder, and in life, we’re bombarded with messages that faster is better. However, speed without direction can lead to burnout, frustration, and unfulfillment.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesLife presents us with constant choices. Do we indulge in that extra slice of cake, knowing we’ll regret it later? Do we hit snooze and delay starting that important project? These seemingly small decisions have a profound impact on our trajectory. At the heart of these choices lies a fundamental truth: we must inevitably face
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Reading Time: 3 minutesEach year, Larry Fink’s annual letter offers a glimpse into the priorities of BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, and often sets the tone for broader conversations in the finance and investment world. In previous years, Fink has boldly championed sustainability and the importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations in long-term value creation.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesIn today’s hustle culture, the gospel of “finding your niche” reigns supreme. Business gurus preach the importance of laser-sharp focus, entrepreneurs chase the elusive “perfect niche,” and aspiring creators agonize over their niche identity. But what if this relentless pursuit of niche specialization is, well, a bit overrated? Don’t get me wrong, having a specific
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Reading Time: 4 minutesEver feel like flipping through the pages of someone else’s life? Envying the seemingly effortless success of that influencer, or comparing your messy middle chapter to someone else’s polished highlight reel? We’ve all been there. But here’s the secret superpower you might be overlooking: you are the writer, director, and star of your own incredible
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Reading Time: 3 minutesWe often imagine growth as a straight line—a steady climb toward success, with each step building predictably on the last. It’s a comforting vision, but the reality of personal and professional development is far more complex. Growth isn’t linear; it’s a winding path marked by periods of rapid progress, plateaus, setbacks, and even the occasional
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