“Entrepreneurship is neither a science nor an art. It is a practice.” – Peter Drucker, Management Consultant, Educator, and Author Are you an entrepreneur looking for some inspiration? If you are, you know that the path that you have chosen is not an easy one. There are days when things are going great. Then there are […]
“People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in their true beauty is revealed only if there is light from within.” -Elisabeth Kübler-Ross If you are like me, you have had days where your level of self-confidence was high. Then there are those days where […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”-Martin Luther King, Jr. Today is MLK day and what better way to celebrate the life of the iconic civil rights leader than to remember some of his great words. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was […]
“Happiness doesn’t result from what we get, but from what we give.” ― Ben Carson Research has shown that having more money can boost happiness levels in people. Research has also shown that having a lot more money beyond a certain preset limit does not have a huge impact on levels of happiness. Studies have […]
“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” ― Mahatma Gandhi Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! What better way to finish the year than with a post on action? Let us begin! Action… Why do we have such a problem with taking action? Often, you may have the best intentions and […]
“Gratitude turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity…it makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” Melody Beattie It is Thanksgiving week here in the USA and I would like to take this opportunity to […]
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt What are some of your favorite affirmations? We all know that affirmations are statements that we make to the self. The dictionary defines affirmation as “the action or process of affirming something or being affirmed.” Some of the synonyms of the word affirmation: […]
“When you have eliminated the impossible whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” ― Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The Sign of Four What is possibility thinking? You may have heard before that “anything is possible” with the right amount of hard work, talent and perseverance. Is that idea true or is it something we tell […]
“Out of abundance we took abundance and still abundance remained.”- The Upanishads, Ancient Indian Text This is part-2 of the 2-part series on abundance. You can read part-1 here. Let us dive right into part-2: 12. Being Decisive And Staying With Their Decisions “It is the moment of decision that your destiny is shaped.”-Anthony Robbins […]
“In the beginning there was only abundance”- the Upanishads, ancient Indian text What is abundance? Is it a lot of material wealth and plenty? Is it an abundance of skills and abilities? Perhaps abundance begins with thoughts, feelings and actions. We may all have different ideas about what abundance means to us. It could mean […]
“Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort.” -Paul J. Meyer At some point in our life or another, we may fall into a productivity slump. We want to do more, and manage time better but we are not sure how to do that. Sometimes […]
“We have a hunger of the mind which asks for knowledge of all around us, and the more we gain, the more is our desire; the more we see, the more we are capable of seeing.”-Maria Mitchell, Astronomer This is part-2 of the 2 part series on science laws and theories to enhance you life […]
