John buried himself in work day and night with the intention of financially securing his family. Diana, his wife, went into depression out of solitude and feeling unappreciated by her inattentive husband. This scenario perfectly depicts the topic of this blog-John had good intentions for his family yet at the cost of adversely affecting hisContinue reading “Impact over Intention”
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Kindness Through Referrals
The world needs kindness, it always has, it always will. And the avenues to provide it is infinite, it all comes down to the intention and the will to follow it up with concrete action. A smile towards a random stranger can be the easiest act of kindness while a few words of understanding orContinue reading “Kindness Through Referrals”
Dips in Life
On reaching the top, a person has two options: remain at the top or come down. Same is the case when one reaches the bottom. The difference lies in people’s preference and where they end up without effort – a person on the top wants to remain at the top but tumbles down without effortContinue reading “Dips in Life”
Disguise of Needs
For acing an exam, we need to study sincerely. For getting good in a game, we need to practice diligently. For losing weight, we need to run daily. A common trait across all these is the simplicity of what is required, the directedness of the need. Yet that’s what most people fail to do, dismissingContinue reading “Disguise of Needs”
Hardest Part of the Game
Greatness in life comes through grit, focus and consistency. Reaching the top requires sacrifice, it requires dedication to the craft, day in and day out, no matter what. Equally important is rest and recovery. In the pursuit of our goals, we cannot let ourselves be burnt out. A healthy and well-rested mind and body playsContinue reading “Hardest Part of the Game”
Be Relentless
Upon finding some craft you love or excel at, daily deliberate practice is the way to reach the top. But to remain at the top, consistency is required. But to become someone unbeatable in the field, relentlessness is required esp. once one reach the top. To be relentless in this context is to keep pushingContinue reading “Be Relentless”
Sacrifice & Loss
When a thing or a person you love is forfeited intentionally by you, it is sacrifice. When something/someone you love is forefeited forcefully by circumstances, it is loss. In the path of growth, loss has to endured and braved through while sacrifice is required in certain aspects of life to achieve success. Sacrifice for aContinue reading “Sacrifice & Loss”
One Step At A Time
When a task seems too complex or a habit becomes too challenging to continue, we must never give up, NEVER. Because where pain lies is where the amateurs are chaffed away from the professionals and the winners. But the question that arises is how to stop feeling overwhelmed? Hoe to continue practising a habit inContinue reading “One Step At A Time”
Choice Of Inspiration
Who inspires you is a significant definer of your life choices as your actions, intentionally or unintentionally, tries to mimick the role model in order to be like her/him. While some people’s actions will inspire you involuntarily, for most of the time, the choice to idolize someone lies in your hand. But how? We idolizeContinue reading “Choice Of Inspiration”
Do What Needs To Be Done
To get what you want, you need to do what is required. No excuses. The only golden rule to adhere to: Your actions should not harm others. All the procrastination has to stop, all the low feelings has to be ignored, the hardships toiled through. At times, you just have to breathe in deep, buckleContinue reading “Do What Needs To Be Done”