A few years ago, I attended a gardening workshop by Chinmay Pingale, a horticulturist from Ugaoo. The audience was full of enthusiastic plant parents, each with their own set of worries: “Should I water once a day or twice?”“Which direction should I keep my fiddle-leaf fig?”“What fertilizer do you [...]
We’ve all found ourselves in situations where time seems to slip away—waiting in a long queue, stuck in traffic, or sitting idle due to slow processes. It might be standing at a bus stop with no real-time updates, waiting at a railway station for a delayed train, standing by [...]
The writing of one of Maharashtra’s greatest writers, Vasant Purushottam Kale, fondly known as वपु (VaPu), has a unique charm, blending humor, wit, and deep moral insights in a way that made his stories unforgettable. He had a vast fan following, not just among avid readers but also among [...]
An efficient workspace isn't about aesthetics alone—it’s about comfort, productivity, and sustainability. Over the years, I’ve realized that a well-organized home office isn’t complicated. It’s about getting the basics right and adding small personal touches that make you feel at ease. Here’s what has worked for me: 1️⃣ The [...]
What's Our Problem?: A Self-Help Book for Societies by Tim Urban My rating: 5 of 5 stars I discovered What’s Our Problem? while exploring the topic of procrastination for my consultancy business. I stumbled upon Tim Urban’s TED talk and was struck by the sincerity and clarity with which [...]
Last weekend, I had a routine visit to my dentist for a procedure. As the chair reclined, my gaze shifted to the ceiling-mounted TV. To make the experience more pleasant, he asked what I’d like to watch, and I chose The Big Bang Theory—a show that never fails to [...]
Today is February 28th! The feeling of the New Year, by any stretch of the imagination, will also end now. By now, most resolutions are forgotten (Hey, kudos to you if yours have not!). Why Resolutions Fail? Most habits fail because they rely too much on: Willpower – Strong [...]
The conversation around work-life balance vs. extreme work hours has resurfaced, fueled by recent remarks from business leaders. Larsen & Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan suggested a 90-hour workweek, questioning, "How long can you stare at your wife?" and even advocating for working on Sundays. Meanwhile, Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy [...]
In my journey as a productivity coach, I’ve come across countless strategies that promise efficiency, focus, and better work-life balance. Many of these ideas are widely recognized and even backed by research. However, despite their appeal, they often remain hard to implement consistently in daily life. To dig deeper, [...]
My mom did it again! Passing of 50 years meant nothing!! I returned from my Dubai vacation and was enthusiastically sharing stories with her on the phone. Midway through the conversation, she sharply interrupted me and asked, 'Have you written the travelog yet or not?' And here I am, [...]