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We live in a world obsessed with numbers: 10,000 steps a day, 100 emails to answer, a 7-figure goal. But what if the key to true success isn't in a number at all? What if our ancestors had a better way? This is the story of the ancient Indian unit-based system, a way of measuring …
"You can train muscles, master strategy, and polish skills, but without composure, performance crumbles when it matters most" Story 1 : Indian Mythological Even the greatest warrior needed more than skill to win. In the Mahabharata, Arjuna, despite being the most skilled archer, found himself paralysed on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Turning Point: Lord Krishna’s …
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Opening Story: The Flight I Wasn’t Meant to Catch It was a regular Thursday evening. A missed flight from Delhi to Mumbai left me irritated and stranded or so I thought. But that small disruption led to an unexpected conversation the next morning, one that opened doors to one of the most meaningful roles of …
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The Meeting That Wasn’t About Metrics It was a typical Tuesday morning at a well-known conglomerate, the kind where quarterly reviews are crisp, and timelines are sacred. The leadership team sat in a high-ceilinged boardroom, surrounded by dashboards, performance graphs, and sanitized success stories. The CEO opened the meeting with, “Let’s keep this tight.” Everyone …
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In the race to meet deadlines, close projects, and drive numbers, something deeply human often gets left behind: connection. At first glance, work is a system of transactions. You show up, deliver outcomes, follow processes, meet expectations. But beneath the surface lies a more enduring force: the quality of interactions that shape culture, trust, and …
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In an era where technology is shaping almost every aspect of our lives, reading has evolved beyond the traditional page-turning experience. Books now live not only on shelves but also on screens and in our headphones. Whether you're a passionate bibliophile, a tech-savvy reader, or a multitasker always on the move, you've likely asked yourself: …
“I write not to go viral, but to stay vital.” In a world that increasingly rewards specialisation, algorithmic consistency, and personal branding through a singular lens, I’ve made a conscious choice to do the opposite. I write across themes, HR, Leadership, Neuroscience, HR transformation, Books, Systems thinking, Philosophy, Tech and at times, simply the human …
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The Limits of Empowerment Empowerment is a noble pursuit. Whether it's through education, coaching and mentoring, access to resources, or creating space for independent decision-making, empowering others is an essential part of progress, be it in communities, organizations, or personal relationships. Yet, anyone who has worked closely in empowerment roles, leaders, social workers, educators, or …
Continue reading "When Fear and Familiarity Override Freedom"
In the race towards technological advancements, we often highlight the efficiencies and convenience that come with digital innovations. We cheer the arrival of AI, smart homes, and automated systems designed to streamline our lives. But there’s a stark observation I’ve made recently, as these tools are being adopted to improve daily living, they are inadvertently …
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We live between two competing narratives :One written by the world’s judgment.The other whispered by our own needs. The world projects expectations: "Be successful." "Be perfect." "Be impressive." It judges loudly, quick to applaud, quicker still to critique. Its voice can feel heavier than our own dreams. Yet, what we truly need often sounds softer: Peace, not …
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