Written By: Someone Who Gets That Life Can Be Annoying, but Let’s Try to Keep It Together Anyway Buzz Killington /bʌz-kɪl-ɪŋ-tən/noun 1. A person who, either intentionally or unintentionally, drains the energy or enthusiasm from any given … [Continue reading]
The Quiet Strength of Grace: Navigating Life with Dignity and Kindness
In the rush of our daily lives, where time is fragmented, emotions often stretched, and conflicts seemingly inevitable, one principle stands out for its quiet but enduring power: grace. There is a certain elegance in responding to life’s inevitable … [Continue reading]
What Could Have Been: Imagining an India and Pakistan that Walked a Different Path
There’s a familiar ache in the hearts of many from the Indian subcontinent, a deep, unspoken grief at what could have been. It’s the kind of melancholy that arises when two people who were once one, sever ties and take separate paths, only to realize … [Continue reading]
8 R’s to Wind Down Your Day: A Framework for Ending each Day with Purpose
Life doesn’t slow down for anyone. We all get caught in the rush, and winding down at the end of a long day can feel like an afterthought, something we do because we have to, not because we’ve given it intentional space. But imagine if we approached … [Continue reading]
The Unseen Pitfalls: Seven Career Traps That Slowly Drain Your Potential
There’s something strange about how careers unfold. The traditional view paints them as these predictable, ladder-like constructs, where each rung leads inexorably to the next. But in reality, careers are anything but linear. They twist, they turn, … [Continue reading]
Beyond the T: Unlocking the Power of the V-Shaped Employee
In a world where flexibility, adaptability, and growth are more than just buzzwords, the old models of work and skill development are starting to show their age. We’ve all been trained to think in terms of the “T-shaped” employee - a model introduced … [Continue reading]
When the Road Splits: Finding Purpose in Your Career’s Quiet Chaos
We often think of careers as linear. A ladder to climb, each rung carefully placed with effort and time, leading us ever closer to success. But for many, there comes a moment - a whispering doubt - that asks a difficult question: Is this really where … [Continue reading]
Crafting Your Narrative: 7 Quiet Revelations on Self-Worth, Growth, and Personal Mastery
There’s a quiet revolution that happens when you begin to understand your worth - when you stop measuring yourself by other people’s standards and start defining your own. It’s a subtle but powerful shift, one that transforms how you approach your … [Continue reading]
Self Managed Learning: Expectations and Success Strategies
Expectations: Background and Context As you embark on this course, it's essential to understand that while I will guide you through the core concepts, the depth of your learning experience depends on your commitment. The flexible nature of … [Continue reading]
Breaking Free from the Echoes of Our Own Thoughts: The Art of Escaping Mental Mazes
We often find ourselves locked in a familiar, yet frustrating pattern - the same thoughts playing on repeat like a song stuck in our heads. We dissect moments, revisit decisions, retrace conversations, all in the hope that relentless analysis will … [Continue reading]