This morning, a LinkedIn post referencing a tweet from Adam Grant caught my attention. It talked about how workplaces are better seen as communities and should not be considered your family. Reading through it, and reflecting on the idea, I felt compelled to sit down and write a response. There … [Read more...]
The Responsibility We Carry: Why It’s On Us to Vet the Voices We Follow
In a world where everyone has a voice, we're surrounded by a constant stream of opinions, beliefs, and influences. At first glance, it feels like an unprecedented age of freedom - where we can listen, learn, and grow from countless perspectives. But with that freedom comes a responsibility, one we … [Read more...]
I Refuse to Be Color Coded: A Non-Partisan Speaking Up
In a world where everything seems divided into boxes, shades, and factions, standing on your own, as a non-partisan, feels like an act of defiance. Today, we live in an era where the expectation is that you should color yourself, label yourself, and declare your loyalty to a side. People ask where … [Read more...]
Honoring a Legend: Reflecting on the Loss and Legacy of Ratan Tata
Ratan Tata is no more. I never met him. He never gave me personal advice. Yet, his impact on my life feels larger than life. As I grieve his passing, I feel compelled to reflect on the legacy of this extraordinary figure - not just to honor his memory but to explore what figures like him mean for us … [Read more...]
Role, Need, and Impact of Icons: Why Larger-than-Life Figures are Essential for Progressive Societies
In every generation, across cultures and nations, certain individuals transcend the ordinary to become icons - figures who inspire millions. These larger-than-life people, through their actions, ideas, and unwavering purpose, leave a lasting mark on society. Their influence goes beyond their time, … [Read more...]
In the Noise and the Chaos: Learning to Let Go
The world is full of distractions - some small, some loud - all clamoring for our attention. Life demands our focus, but not all of it. Every day we encounter moments that chip away at us: small infractions, irrelevant disappointments, and unnecessary challenges. We bump into avoidable people, … [Read more...]
Embrace the Provocative: Why (and How) Challenging the Status Quo Can Be a Badge of Honor
Being called "provocative" often carries a stigma. For many, it brings to mind images of disruption, conflict, or pushing too hard. But here's the truth: being provocative, when done with intention and care, is one of the most powerful ways to inspire change. It’s not about causing chaos for its own … [Read more...]
Why I Choose Not to Be Controversial (Especially When It’s Just for the Sake of It)
Scroll through YouTube, and you’ll likely come across a creator like Dhruv Rathee. His content thrives on controversy - taking hot-button issues, magnifying them, and presenting them in ways designed to provoke. You watch, and soon you're caught up in the controversy, the spectacle, the engineered … [Read more...]
The Art of Navigating Disagreement: Embracing Nuance in a Polarized World
We live in a world where someone with conservative political views cannot be seen as an environmentalist - the two are immediately perceived to be in conflict. It’s a stark example of how polarized we’ve become, where everything from our values to our interests is divided into neat, opposing … [Read more...]
Why I Don’t Want to Be Mr. Beast
There’s something magnetic about the wild, frenetic energy of content creators like Mr. Beast. Each video is a spectacle, bigger and bolder than the last, perfectly engineered to capture the ever-shifting tides of online attention. It’s an extraordinary model that works for many - viewers who crave … [Read more...]