Tag: Learning
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Remembering Mahatma Gandhi in the context of my work and career
I wrote this piece on the birthday of the “Father of Nation” in India early this year. I want to take some of his quotes and share a thought about life and work. “The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong”.We know what Gandhi might have meant it in his spiritual…
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Perfectly Imperfect
Write every day. No need to post it. No one needs to read. Just write…. It does not have to be great writing. Or good writing. It just need to be honest. What else can all of us be other than being honest ? What do we write you might think. How does that matter…
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Bukowski Choices: Learn or Die
When we think we are pretty good at what we do. When we think we know a lot in our area of expertise. When we hear a few people praise us for how good we are. It is time to find some brutally honest perspectives. Sometimes we get it from others. Especially people close to…
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Why do we work ?
Why do we work? I had this conversation with someone at work today. Not really about work but it also touched on that question. But even after the conversation even now that question lingers in my mind. Why do we work? I will try to give an answer. Primarily it is for the salary. I…
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How Stupid Am I Really ?
Reading through 350+ pages on stupidity… On the psychology of stupidity to be precise. A few things have become clear. I have been stupid way more times that I will publicly accept. And everyone I have known has been stupid in atleast on one occassion. They might not accept but I have felt so. And…
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Stories that hit us hard
Dan Heath’s book ‘Upstream’ starts with a story which has come to my mind over and over. And every time it hits hard… Two people standing next to a stream see a baby floating. One of them jumps and saves the baby. Immediately they see another baby floating. The other person jumps and saves. Then…
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Because we are Alive !
When we start something new we need to find answers for two questions. Even if you don’t have them, do start. Find the answers later. One is Why are we doing it and the other is What do we hope to accomplish. I started this weekly writing activity two weeks back but will try to…
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To Write or Not to Write
We have one more quarter in the year. If we need to do something for next year we should start now. No magic happens on Dec 31st. I wanted to restart writing this newsletter next year and the best way would be to start now. I don’t have a structure in mind. But.. A lack…
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330/365 An Award for simplicity
As I browse LinkedIn and I often see posts from people sharing their awards, accolades, achievements and accomplishments.. And I wonder what award I have received in my life. I don’t remember receiving any price or award throughout my school. No extracurricular activities, studies… nothing. I had not received one single thing. Except when everyone was given…
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329/365 What Podcasts do I listen to?
I think I first heard a podcast in 2012 Maybe. Then I dropped it for a year or so and then got back. I have been an active listener for around 8 years mostly listening while walking, driving and so on, just like other human beings. If I remember correctly (And I might have mentioned…
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