Dr. Kaushik Sridhar

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Growth Isn’t Linear: Embracing the Ups and Downs of Your Journey

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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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You Can Edit a Blank Page, Not a Bad One

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Reading Time: 3 minutesThe modern job market is an ever-shifting landscape. Industries evolve, technologies disrupt, and companies restructure at dizzying speeds. It’s easy to feel like a cork adrift in a stormy sea, reacting to waves of change instead of steering your ship. However, one profound mindset shift can empower you to take control: focus on creating your

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The Create/Consume Ratio: Why 80/20 is the Key to Growth

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Reading Time: 3 minutesIn the information age, we’re inundated with content. Newsfeeds overflow, social media platforms vie for our attention, and a constant stream of entertainment beckons us. It’s easy to get swept away in this current of consumption, passively absorbing information without actively contributing anything in return. However, prioritizing creation over consumption is essential for both personal

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The Power of Pause: Lessons from Bali’s Silent Day for a Noisy World

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Reading Time: 4 minutesIn a world overwhelmed by noise, conflict, and endless distractions, the concept of silence holds a special kind of magic. Bali’s Nyepi Day, a 24-hour period of total silence, offers a profound lesson that is increasingly relevant in today’s turbulent times. The entire island comes to a standstill—no talking, no lights, no flights, no driving.

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Detach to Elevate

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Reading Time: 3 minutesIn our fast-paced world, we’re constantly bombarded with stimuli. We chase deadlines, juggle obligations, and strive for control. This relentless pursuit can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and ultimately, stagnant. However, there’s a powerful counterintuitive approach that can unlock a new level of peace, productivity, and fulfillment: detaching to elevate. Detachment doesn’t imply apathy or

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10 life skills not taught in schools

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Reading Time: 2 minutesThe education system plays a vital role in shaping the minds of young individuals. While schools provide essential academic knowledge, there are numerous life skills that often go unaddressed in traditional curricula. These skills, crucial for success and fulfillment in adulthood, empower individuals to navigate the complexities of everyday life. In this article, I share

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Failure is the most important ingredient to success

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Reading Time: 3 minutesSuccess is often regarded as the ultimate goal in life. We strive for it, chase after it, and celebrate it when we achieve it. However, what many fail to recognize is that failure is not only a natural part of the journey towards success but also the most important ingredient in achieving it. Failure provides

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Delivering that “Knockout” Presentation

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Reading Time: 5 minutes“The two most important sentences in any presentation are the first and the last.” In both formal and informal settings you are always presenting, that is, attempting to change someone’s viewpoint by speaking. To prepare your presentation, precisely follow this sequence of steps: 1. Decide What Your “Knockout Result” Would Be This is the absolutely ideal

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What was it like travelling overseas during the pandemic – Part 2

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Reading Time: 8 minutesSeriously, what are these tennis players whingeing about?! If you read Part 1, you would know about my recent trip to India. Doesn’t look that bad, does it? So, how was the return back to a country with one of the most tightly guarded borders (following the pandemic)? Chaos prevails After a couple of weeks,

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