Every Hindu temple has a bell. It’s almost always the first thing you encounter - a small ritual before the rituals begin. A rope, a ring, a sound. For years, I did it without thinking. A polite, almost mechanical motion before stepping into the main hall. But over time, that bell has come to … [Read more...]
The Beautiful Lie of Control (And the Freedom of Letting Go)
We spend a good part of our lives trying to avoid fear. We plan, we prepare, we hustle, we build, we chase. We try to stay ahead of it. Outsmart it. Outrun it. But fear isn’t something outside of us - it’s something we’ve built inside. Brick by brick. And most of those bricks are stories we’ve … [Read more...]
The Illusion of Freedom: Why Entrepreneurship Isn’t an Escape
There’s a common misconception about entrepreneurship that refuses to die: the idea that starting your own business is a way to escape authority, to finally break free from the suffocating grip of a boss. It’s an appealing fantasy - one where you call the shots, answer to no one, and shape your … [Read more...]
The Hidden Door in Every Conflict
We assume too much about other people. We assume their intent, their rigidity, their unwillingness to listen. We assume they have already made up their minds, that they are uninterested in a real conversation, that they won’t hear us no matter how well we articulate our point. But what if they … [Read more...]
The Case for a Personal Portfolio of Initiatives: Why Betting on One Thing is Never Enough
I have never lived a year in which I wasn’t working on multiple things at once. Not because I couldn’t focus, not because I was unsure of my path, but because I have always understood that the world moves too fast to rely on a single plan. For the past 20+ years, no matter what my primary role … [Read more...]
Beyond Labels: Decoding Habits, Skills, and Strengths for Lasting Success
In a world obsessed with buzzwords and bullet points, I've often wondered how many of us have inadvertently sold ourselves short by mislabeling our capabilities. It wasn’t too long ago that I realized - after countless hours of self-reflection and professional growth - that the real game-changer … [Read more...]
The Symphony of Thought, Action, and Connection
There’s a rhythm to life that too many people ignore. We chase knowledge without applying it. We stay busy without asking why. We build without considering the people around us. And the result? A fragmented existence - one where intellect, effort, and emotion operate in silos rather than in … [Read more...]
Noticing is Faster Than Knowing
Breakthroughs don’t always come with a drumroll. More often than not, they slip in quietly, in the spaces between what we think we know. They do not always happen because of how much we’ve studied, researched, or analyzed, but because of what we notice - sometimes in a split second, before we … [Read more...]
The Rhythm of Greatness: Sprint Intentionally, Rest Deliberately, Win Consistently
Sometimes it takes stepping away from your environment and your routine to truly appreciate the why, what, and how of your own life. As I spend time in India, observing and experiencing the differences, I can’t help but notice the stark contrast in how people approach work, time, and energy. … [Read more...]
Leadership in Crisis: Hope is Not a Strategy
Lately, Canada has been spending a lot of time bracing for impact, caught in the gravitational pull of America's turbulence. I have heard a few folks talk about “coping”, as if endurance is a strategy, as if waiting out uncertainty will somehow lead to stability. But in moments like these, … [Read more...]
Alive Doesn’t Mean Awake
Most people don’t notice when they stop living. That’s the tricky part. There’s no alarm that goes off. No one pulls you aside and says, "Hey, you’re just existing now.” You still go to work. You still reply to emails. You still laugh at the occasional meme and say “I’m good” when someone asks … [Read more...]
The Art of Keeping Your Word: Why Reliability Is a Powerful Strength
Reliability isn’t flashy. It doesn’t announce itself, doesn’t seek validation, doesn’t ask for credit. But in a world where people overpromise and underdeliver, it quietly becomes one of the most valuable things you can offer. It’s rare, not because it’s complicated, but because it requires … [Read more...]
Finding Fun in Unfun Moments: A Lesson in Resilience
It’s easy to find joy when everything is going smoothly. But what about those moments when life feels heavy? When you’re caught in the grind, or things just aren’t going your way? That’s when the real magic happens. The ability to find fun in unfun situations - turning a tough moment into … [Read more...]
Master Your Energy, Not Just Your Productivity
For years, I chased productivity. I tried every hack, every system, every method that promised to make me more efficient. I optimized my calendar, batched my tasks, minimized distractions, and stacked my habits. And for a while, it worked - until it didn’t. Because no matter how many systems I … [Read more...]
Claiming Your Weekend: The Agile Blueprint for Purposeful Living
In the rush of life, weekends can easily become an extension of the chaos we spend the week navigating. For a long time, my weekends also felt like an afterthought - a vague stretch of time that I stumbled into, too tired to enjoy and too unfocused to use well. I told myself I deserved the … [Read more...]