There’s a curious story about someone trying to remember their to-do list using mnemonic techniques such as memory palaces. On face of it, it may look like some solution, but to me it's far removed from day-to-day practicality. The story appears in Moonwalking with Einstein, a thought-provoking book that [...]
Concerns about AI are everywhere today—fear of losing jobs, fear of losing creativity, and fear of becoming irrelevant. I often hear this question from friends, colleagues, and clients, and somehow I stay calm and assure them that nothing catastrophic will happen. These feelings are natural whenever a new, powerful [...]
A few years ago, I attended a gardening workshop by a horticulturist. 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 Jade plant?”“What fertilizer do you recommend for faster growth?” [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]