Do you know what your cook, co-passenger, or chauffeur is going through? Mostly not.We are so engaged in our world that thinking outside is the last of our concerns.When was the last time you called your parents or grandparents? We migrated for better living to other cities and countries. The large families ended up becoming …
Author Archives: Atul
cost
People will do favors for you because they like you.The world we live in has a likeability quotient.We are part of this community or cluster or a tribe. We have to ask ourselves how much others matter to us.At what point do we change ourselves to be liked by others? We should have our guiding …
work
We imagine a perfect world.Our list of wants is unending, and we have to earn it. We also need to work hard for it. Dreaming can only take us to one place. But the real magic happens when we start executing. Our ideas are worth a dime, something we should remember. In the end, it’s …
love
We talk about love and news, movies, and advertisements, all linked to attraction, sex, and looks.The projection of love has gotten the center position instead of what love is. Entire consumerism runs on love.But what really is love a few cares about? The sense of purpose, belonging, and togetherness has taken a back seat. Love …
few
It really takes courage to go against the tide. Most of us are lazy, scared, and like defaults. It gets us a comfortable life. When the time comes for bets, many take a step back. This world is running, and misfits have a role in it, people who went through all the odds and tired, …
Consume
Most of our battle is with our brain. The tricky element of our body can make or break us. The successful ones know how to fight with it or at least tame it. We live our life, at least most part of it, with our thoughts. In order to think right and tame our mind …
Days
There are days when I thank the almighty for my roots. I feel lucky to have witnessed every aspect of life while growing up. I have acquired limited learning about culture and traditions. But I am happy with what I have seen so far. I still have a long way ahead.
straight
I like being a straight shooter. Many people dislike me for that. But I like being straight with my interactions or business dealings. It keeps things simple. Our days on this planet are limited. We have to make the best of every minute. One thing that keeps things going is simple conversation and business dealings. …
Trust
Trust is a global currency. Most successful people guide it and give the utmost priority to it. We can create all the wealth we like by various means. But to survive in society and to face the world, the virtue of trust trumps others. Trust takes us to the high hills of our success. Be …
path
There is no one path for all. Each one has our journey. One common theme is to be open to challenges and accept what’s on our way. We should not hide or close ourselves. Life gives us many opportunities, and we pick and sail through it. Sometimes, no plan is the best plan. It helps …