“We can do our best and still not get what we want. That’s life, not failure.” – Alain de Botton Since childhood, we’ve been told that success is entirely up to us. Work hard. Want it enough. Believe in yourself. You’ll get there.It sounds empowering—and to some extent, it’s true. But it’s not the whole…… Continue reading The Myth of “Making It”
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The Joy of a Fresh Start
“Isn’t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?” — L.M. Montgomery Every month, I do something that feels almost symbolic. I clear the chat in our Raising Readers WhatsApp group and start the new activity of the month. When I press delete chat, it’s not just…… Continue reading The Joy of a Fresh Start
Becoming Decisive: One ‘Yet’ at a Time
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t—you’re right.” — Henry Ford “I can’t make decisions.”A fleeting exclamation, laced with a flicker of frustration, from a dear one. But the words lingered with me. How many of us have felt that way—unsure what to choose, afraid of getting it wrong, stuck in hesitation?…… Continue reading Becoming Decisive: One ‘Yet’ at a Time
The Praise Paradox: When Recognition Becomes a Roadblock
“The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.” – Michelangelo After reading one of my recent blogs — “If That’s Good, Am I Bad? Why Appreciation Isn’t a Competition” — a friend gave me…… Continue reading The Praise Paradox: When Recognition Becomes a Roadblock
Candy Crush and Life: Clearing Blocks or Crushing Goals?
Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.” — Henry Ford Ever opened Candy Crush for a quick game and found ourselves getting distracted by a tricky block? It happens to me now and then. I end up focusing on breaking jelly blocks or freeing a candy trapped…… Continue reading Candy Crush and Life: Clearing Blocks or Crushing Goals?
Unlocking the Power of our Interior Empires: Insights from Robin Sharma
In the bustling world we live in, it’s easy to forget about the kingdom that resides within us—the realm of our thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and values. Renowned leadership expert Robin Sharma sheds light on The 4 Interior Empires in his insightful book The 5 am Club. Let’s take a journey through these four realms and…… Continue reading Unlocking the Power of our Interior Empires: Insights from Robin Sharma
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