As we welcome the New Year, are you thinking about becoming a little more organized and efficient in managing your work—so you can not only excel at your job but also have more quality time to enjoy life with family and friends? If that’s on your mind, this post [...]
It all started with a conversation that many book lovers can relate to. AN: "My ‘to-read’ list has started to scare me now!" RK: "Maintain a spreadsheet. I have a template." AN: "Please share it... 🙏" AN: "Organization isn’t the problem. It’s just that I keep adding way more [...]
Ever wonder why the rich seem to keep getting richer while others struggle to make ends meet? The wealthy understand that accumulating wealth isn’t just about earning more money. It’s about making their money work harder and smarter. Instead of simply saving or spending, they invest in opportunities that [...]
If you have mastered the Pomodoro Technique and are looking to elevate your productivity further, consider integrating it with the Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology. While Pomodoro teaches you to focus in bursts, take breaks, and maintain productivity, it can fall short if your priorities aren't clear. This is [...]
In today's digital age, we often find ourselves overwhelmed by the constant influx of information, notifications, and digital distractions. Our digital spaces can quickly become cluttered, hindering our ability to focus, prioritize, and ultimately be productive. Decluttering your digital space allows you to remove distractions and create a focused [...]
Movie soundtracks have been incredibly popular in India, with a large majority of people enjoying this type of music. Several years ago, while visiting a friend's house, I noticed their audio cassette player and a stack of cassettes beside it. My friend encouraged me to listen to some music, [...]
Have you seen a chef performing on a cookery show? Why do you think they perform so well? The reason is that they could fetch all that they needed in a moment. Their kitchen is perfectly organized - at least when they are on the show! Similarly, being organized [...]
Learning! It’s at the core of the 7th habit of Steven Covey’s Seven Habits of Effective People – Sharpen the Saw! You need to continually enhance your greatest asset, which is You. The advent of MOOCs has revolutionized the learning space and has made it easy to learn. You [...]
You must have lived this moment in your school days. You prepare for your written test leaving one tough chapter. You get the question paper in your hand, you run an anxious look at the paper and your heart stops for a moment. The question from the tough chapter [...]
A few years back and many years after the floppy disks became obsolete, I coined a phrase at my work - "preparing a boot floppy"! The team around me knew what I meant. Some of you, especially those who do not have a bunch of grey hair, may not [...]