Do you ever walk into a meeting and instantly feel like all eyes are on you? You mispronounce a word, lose your train of thought, or someone disapproves your idea — and suddenly you imagine a panel of silent judges. Psychologists call this the Spotlight Effect — the tendency to think people are paying way … Continue reading Spot-light effect
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Self-interest & Shared-interest
“One Glass Won’t Hurt… or Will It?” Once upon a time, a king wanted to understand how deeply his citizens cared for others—not just in words, but in action. He came up with a plan. He placed a massive cauldron in the courtyard and made an appeal: “Each of you bring a single glass of … Continue reading Self-interest & Shared-interest
The dragonfly moment
It was a warm, sun drenched winter afternoon. The garden outside was bursting with colour. I curled up near the bay window with a book in my hand.Soon, a buzzing sound broke my focus. A dragonfly was trapped inside the room. It was desperately trying to escape through the glass window. It flew toward the … Continue reading The dragonfly moment
The soft power of consistency
Indeed, consistency gives one superpower! It isn’t flashy or scream for attention, nor does it promise instant results. However, it can quietly transform an individual or a team or an organization. Here’s why it works. Imagine you want to learn piano. You’re excited, so you practice for four hours straight on day one. Then life … Continue reading The soft power of consistency
Don’t make another resolution till you read this…
65% respondents said that they set a new year resolution or goal (My LinkedIn poll last week) Studies have shown that Gym memberships surge in January; ~12% new members join, but the attendance drops by ~50% by March. Only 9% report successfully sticking to their New Year resolutions by December. So how can we stay … Continue reading Don’t make another resolution till you read this…
Tale of two roads to success
Imagine this: You’re on a road trip with your friends. You have meticulously planned every detail. The snacks are packed, the playlist is ready, and the route is set. But halfway through, your car breaks down in the middle of nowhere. What happens next determines whether your trip is a tale of triumph or frustration.Success … Continue reading Tale of two roads to success
Behind talent
Last weekend, I went to a music concert with friends. The ambiance was magical; one artist stayed with most of us—the sarangi player. As his fingers danced effortlessly on the strings, the hall resonated with melodies.“Wow! He is so talented!” we exclaimed, marvelling at the ease with which he created magic.The next day, I was stuck … Continue reading Behind talent
Self-worth
I still remember the day I walked into Taj Bengal, Kolkata in 1993. We had won a big contract and our boss took us out for lunch to celebrate. As I walked into the hotel's grand lobby, I was both wide-eyed and panic-stricken. Thoughts raced through my mind: "Am I shabbily dressed? Do I even … Continue reading Self-worth
Life Stage Patterns
What catches your attention in this bunch of spider lilies?I took this picture during my morning walk in my apartment garden. Apart from the beauty of these snow-white flowers, what caught my attention was the different life stages: a tiny bud, one ready to bloom, a lily in full bloom, one wilting, and other dried.I … Continue reading Life Stage Patterns
Confidence or Competence
Imagine God appears before you and says, “I am happy with you my child, I want to bless you. I can bless you either with ‘confidence’ or ‘competence’, you can choose one.”What would you choose? competence or confidence ?Confidence is the belief in own abilities and judgement. It’s all about positive self-perception and self-assurance.Competence is … Continue reading Confidence or Competence
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