“What non-sense, this guy is a fraud,” Suraj said to himself, looking at the email where one of his colleagues hijacked an initiative of his overnight. He got frustrated and thought, ‘It is high time I change my job. Enough is enough’, he told himself. Upset with the email, He closed his mailbox and switchedContinueContinue reading “The Morning Routine Makeover: Cultivating Positivity and Resilience”
Author Archives: Sakti
Understanding Human Conflict: Insights from a Parking Dispute
“I am sorry, Uncle, as I did not find any space for parking despite searching for 30 minutes and I had 15 minutes of work, I parked here and left.” “You guys don’t have any sense of what emergencies can occur due to your stupidity. You just think about yourself, not anybody else.” An argumentContinueContinue reading “Understanding Human Conflict: Insights from a Parking Dispute”
The Power of Networking: Key Insights for Job Seekers in India
Almost every week, I receive calls from old acquaintances who are seeking a job change or are on the verge of layoffs. Most of the time, the conversation ends with a promise that never materializes. I feel guilty for not being able to help, and I worry about calling them back without providing them withContinueContinue reading “The Power of Networking: Key Insights for Job Seekers in India”
Emotional Planning
How many years can you live jobless? What? And if you are over 60? What do you mean? I am talking about the actual world we live in today, where we cannot live to be less than 90 years old, possibly even 100, and we cease to work at the age of sixty. You areContinueContinue reading “Emotional Planning”
Networking Pitfall: Asking for Too Much
Have you ever felt how to get rid of a person from your network with whom you have built an acquaintance, but it has turned taxing? Do you find some people who are very nice but drain a lot of your energy? Do you know people who do not directly ask what they want andContinueContinue reading “Networking Pitfall: Asking for Too Much”
Book That Blew My Mind
“How Will You Measure Your Life?” by Clayton Christensen is a compelling book that intertwines business and life lessons. It emphasizes the importance of critical thinking, career motivation, and the significance of understanding in relationships. The author’s deep insights and advice make it a must-read for anyone seeking to improve their life.
You don’t need News Year’s Resolution
The content encourages reflecting on one’s personal growth over the past year, influenced by apps like Spotify and Youtube which recap your behavior throughout the year. It guides readers about analyzing experiences, noteworthy people, successes, regrets, and plans for the coming year, likening the process to a river’s constant flow and refreshing itself while changing forms. It recommends an annual self-reflection session, described as a “Year in Review” mind map.
Go Clean the house
Do you avoid mundane tasks like cleaning your house, digital space etc. If so, think again.
Interference
In a moment of introspection, supported by her wise, non-judgmental neighbor, Rita reflects on her 10-year marriage to Santosh and it’s ups and downs. During this contemplative exercise, Rita realized how her actions and decisions were influenced by proving her husband wrong or avoiding his interference. Her neighbor likens the push and pull in men-women relationships to a river and its bank, each shaping the other, creating a beautiful, albeit sometimes tumultuous, world.
Life as Sakti 