For more than two decades, I carried ideas like unopened letters - thoughts waiting to be expressed but never quite sent into the world. Six months ago, I changed that. I made a quiet, personal promise to show up every day and write. Hesitation isn’t a lack of ability or ambition. It’s a mix of … [Read more...]
The Gift of Life: A Journey from Discovery to Legacy
"The purpose of your life is to discover your gift.The work of life is to develop it.The meaning of life is to give your gift away."– David Viscott David Viscott’s words resonate with the quiet power of truth. They reduce the complexity of life to three profound steps: discovery, development, and … [Read more...]
Heroes on the Beam: Lessons from “Lunch Atop a Skyscraper”
The other day, while scrolling through YouTube with my father, we stumbled upon a video that gave us an unforgettable glimpse into history. The video, "Lunch Atop a Skyscraper: The Story Behind the Iconic Photograph", unveiled the remarkable world of the … [Read more...]
Let Go to Take Hold: The Art of Navigating Life’s Chaos
Stress is the uninvited guest that arrives just when you don’t need it, demanding attention and draining your energy. It shows up as a heated argument at work, a broken-down car on the commute home, an unexpected speeding ticket, or the constant demands of caregiving. Each event feels like its own … [Read more...]
The Art of Reinvention: Why Evolution Defines Success
Lamborghini once built tractors. Samsung sold groceries. LG started with facial creams, and IKEA began as a pen company. These origin stories are more than quirky anecdotes. They are powerful reminders of the transformative potential of reinvention. Business models, like the organizations that … [Read more...]
Eighteen Summers: Building the Memory Map of a Lifetime
As we move into another winter, let’s take a moment to imagine the summer that lies 6 - 7 months away. With its long days and open horizons, summer has a way of reminding us that time is fleeting and precious. Yet, if you pause to count, you might realize there are only 18 summers you truly get with … [Read more...]
Karm Hi Dharam Hai: The Quiet Power of Doing What Must Be Done
Thirty years ago, as a young engineering student, I found myself spiraling into panic over an exam. Fear consumed me - fear of failing, fear of disappointing myself and others, fear of outcomes beyond my control. My dad, ever calm in moments of my distress, offered a pearl of wisdom that would stay … [Read more...]
Belief as a Mirror: How Leaders Shape Success by What They See
There’s an unspoken alchemy in leadership - the ability to see potential in others and, through that belief, draw it out. What you decide about the people you lead often becomes a prophecy they fulfill. See someone as broken, and you’ll unconsciously hunt for flaws to confirm your assumption. But … [Read more...]
The Weight of Unspoken Expectations
No one will ever exceed your secret expectations. It’s a truth that sneaks into relationships, workplaces, and even our broader social circles, quietly shaping how we experience others. Secret expectations - the hopes, standards, and dreams we carry without sharing - can become a silent barrier … [Read more...]
The Seasons of Life: Embracing Beauty, Challenge, and Change
There’s a particular poetry in living where the seasons unfold in their full splendor. For those who’ve experienced all four, their rhythm feels like life itself - cyclical, unpredictable, demanding, and breathtaking. In Canada, each season is distinct and dramatic, commanding its own identity. They … [Read more...]