The days are long but the years are short
In a previous article, I described why everything in life cannot be serialized and we have to keep juggling multiple balls all the time. Moreover, we can employ the concept of sequencing in an intelligent manner to spend a balanced…
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I have written before an article on the importance of focusing on one task at a time as the best way to produce quality work. I mentioned that one of my favourite books The One Thing takes this mono-focus strategy…
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Imagine that you live in a developing country and you earn your income through working as a labourer. Your profession requires you to carry heavy stuff from one place to another. Or you are a construction worker who spends his…
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In general, we think that since exercise is good for our health, any exercise is good for our health. In fact, I used to assume that hard working farmers spending long gruelling days in the fields probably have ideal solid…
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One day I saw a person advertising something at Melbourne Central station. While I was sneaking past him, he stopped a person walking by to explain about his product and potentially acquire a new customer. A usual reaction to such…
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I always wanted to do so many things with the kids but never `found’ time for them. I expect that the same is the case for many parents. Then, I realized that I need to fix the activities I want…
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In 2018 FIFA world cup, Iran met Portugal in their last group stage match. Iran needed to win to progress beyond the group stages while a draw was enough for Portugal. The score was 1-1 when deep in the stoppage…
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In 2014, Ryan Holiday wrote a book named The Obstacle is the Way that proved to be a good hit that year. It is structured around three disciplines: perception, action and will. Here are some key ideas. I. Perception How…
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While I have been a good sportsman throughout my life, I never adopted the habit of running regularly. Some time ago, I thought I should do it and now I take time out of my schedule to run when I…
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I have noticed an interesting phenomenon which I think that everyone else would have observed at some stage of life as well. Sometimes we are passing by somewhere and experience a particular smell, it acts like a pointer to the…
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