Ideas and practices to unlock the genius in everyday life
“We shape clay into a pot, but it is the emptiness inside that holds whatever we want.”- Lao Tzu This is Part-2 of the two-part series on the timeless wisdom of Lao Tzu. Here is Part-1. The Life Tips so far: 1. Knowing Who You Are And How To Become Truly Rich 2. Seek To Listen And […]
“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.”- Lao Tzu Lao Tzu is believed to have lived in ancient China around 6th century BC. Exact details of who Lao Tzu was and when he lived have been a topic of debate among historians. Some even believe that Lao Tzu […]
“The good life is best construed as a matrix that includes happiness, occasional sadness, a sense of purpose, playfulness, and psychological flexibility, as well autonomy, mastery, and belonging.”– Robert Biswas-Diener The pursuit and the accomplishment of a state of happiness is a major goal for most people. It would be an understatement to say that […]
“I attribute my success to this – I never gave or took any excuse.” – Florence Nightingale There comes a time in our life when we all need a bit of inspiration. Things might not be working out and you may begin doubting the process. You begin feeling that the ladder is resting on […]
“By talking to yourself every hour of the day, you can direct yourself to think thoughts of courage and happiness, thoughts of power and peace. By talking to yourself about the things you have to be grateful for, you can fill your mind with thoughts that soar and sing.”― Dale Carnegie The idea of personal development […]
“If the doors of perception were cleansed every thing would appear to man as it is, Infinite. For man has closed himself up, till he sees all things thro’ narrow chinks of his cavern.” ― William Blake This is part-6 of the multi-part series on cognitive biases and how to get beyond them. Here are Part-1, Part-2, […]
“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” ― W.B. Yeats This is part-5 of the multi-part series on cognitive biases and how to get beyond them. Here are Part-1, Part-2, Part-3, and Part-4. Here are the biases discussed so far: 1. Confirmation Bias 2. Hindsight Bias 3. Negativity Bias 4. Impact Bias and […]
[tweetthis]“I prefer to rely on my memory.” ― Leon Festinger [/tweetthis]
“The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.”- William James This is part-3 of the multi-part series on cognitive biases and how to get beyond them. Here are Part-1 and Part-2. Here are the biases discussed so far: 1. Confirmation Bias 2. Hindsight Bias […]
“There are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception.”― Aldous Huxley This is part-2 of the multi-part series on cognitive biases and how to get beyond them. Here is Part-1. Here are the biases discussed so far: 1. Confirmation Bias 2. Hindsight Bias 3. Negativity Bias Before we […]
“Your perspective on life comes from the cage you were held captive in.” ― Shannon L. Alder If you enjoyed the science fiction series Star Trek as I have in the past, you are aware of the character of Spock, the Vulcan first officer. Spock’s character was played by the late actor Leonard Nimoy. […]
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.” —Margaret Mead Are great leaders born or are they made? Or is it a mixture of both? Great leaders are not just found in big boardrooms and fortune 500 companies. With the shrinking of […]
“Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.”— Mary Lou Cook The history of innovation, dotted with many accidental discoveries is a colorful one. Accidental discoveries and stories capture our imagination. They open the fields of possibility for novel creative ideation. What are some of the stories behind these […]
“Madness is the result not of uncertainty but of certainty.”-Friedrich Nietzsche Why is it that some people who have a lot of talent and intelligence do not become successful? Many of us have friends or family who seemed to be bright and full of plans. But they end up resigning themselves to a life that they […]
“You must engrave deeply in your mind and never forget: your emotional commitment to what you are doing will be translated into your work. If you go at your work with half a heart, it will show in the lackluster results and in the laggard way in which you reach the end.”― Robert Greene, Mastery […]
“I know this is a wonderful moment. This is the only moment that is real. To be here and now, and enjoy the present moment is our most wonderful task. Calming, Smiling, Present moment, Wonderful moment. I hope you will try it.”- Being Peace, Thich Nhat Hanh This is part-2 of the two part series […]
“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.” ―Thich Nhat Hanh Thich Nhat Hanh needs no introduction as a great teacher and practitioner of mindfulness and loving kindness. Affectionately known as Thay or teacher in Vietnamese (Thay is pronounced as “Tie”) to his students, Thich Nhat […]
“The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct acting from inner necessity. The creative mind plays with the objects it loves.”—Carl Jung This is part-3 on the three part series on how to be relentlessly creative. You can read part 1 here and Part 2 here. If […]
This is part-2 on the three part series on how to be relentlessly creative. You can read part 1 here. If you like the ideas in this post, please leave me a comment below or send me a message about your unique creative challenges and how you overcome them. Moving on right alone to the […]
“Go and make interesting mistakes, make amazing mistakes, make glorious and fantastic mistakes. Break rules. Leave the world more interesting for your being here. Make. Good. Art.” -Neil Gaiman Do you want to be more creative in your work and in your life? I know what you are thinking. Your first reaction might be: “Are […]
