During a long trip, a father, son, and grandfather debated the significance of a slow car. The boy argued a better driver could go faster, promoting a profound discussion on the interdependence of mind and body, or driver and car. The realization that one cannot outrun their physical or mental capabilities led to the understanding of empathy and compassion as essential life lessons.
Author Archives: Sakti
The Growth Loop
What is growth? If you plant a bamboo tree and a oak tree at the most conducive environment you will find oak tree shows a steady growth since you plant the tree but bamboo tree shows no sign of growth. But after a couple of years you will find bamboo tree not only grows fastContinueContinue reading “The Growth Loop”
Are you feeding a monster?
Do you consider a subtle disguised critique now and then to be bullying? Would you consider a colleague’s appreciation for the same work you do to be harassment and object to it? In our daily employment, we are subjected to a variety of microaggressions from seniors, coworkers, and, on occasion, juniors. Should we ignore themContinueContinue reading “Are you feeding a monster?”
Escape to Excellence
Photo by Emmanuel Avila on Pexels.com Two years and several months have passed, and there is no news of returning to normal. A social, springlike, and talkative personality is feeling suffocated in the four walls of the house. Tried everything to entertain himself but nothing could keep him up in the zone of motivation, highContinueContinue reading “Escape to Excellence”
Achieving the unachievable
For those with big dreams and a firm belief that they can succeed but who have never started or haven’t done it consistently enough to be successful, Cameron Hanes’ book Endure is a great resource. Photo by Lachlan Ross on Pexels.com If you find the challenge listed above relatable, then here is an exercise toContinueContinue reading “Achieving the unachievable”
How to Convince?
“Hey, How are you doing?” “Doing good. What about you?” “I am good. Thanks. Do you have any feedback for me with respect to my performance or attitude” “No! All good” “Would I be eligible for promotion this year?” “Not Sure. It’s difficult. I will propose but unsure how leadership decides” Saroj met his managerContinueContinue reading “How to Convince?”
Unfairness is a boon
We felt our parents were unfair when we were growing up, but later we realized how it shaped us. Teachers being unfair helped us try more. Seniors being unfair made us smarter. Bosses being unfair helped us challenge our limitations and grow beyond what we thought we would, but still, we feel being unfair isContinueContinue reading “Unfairness is a boon”
Flowerpot
I was asked by a friend in my 16th year at my current company, “How did you manage work-life balance?” The first thing that came to mind when I heard this question was the beautiful flower pot my team presented me with for my birthday. The family is the flower pot that keeps us sane,ContinueContinue reading “Flowerpot”
Remote working exposes societal faultlines
Through my interactions with many people over the past few years, I’ve come to see how brilliantly equitable we are at work but blatantly discriminatory at home. Up until the office became an escape, everything was fine. Even if not all homes or workplaces are discriminatory and not all offices or workspaces are equally fair,ContinueContinue reading “Remote working exposes societal faultlines”
Life as Sakti 