I am an Architect by profession. It demands more. More hours, more focus, more travel and more trauma. The world famous Architect, Zaha Hadid said that “If you want an easy life, don’t be an Architect”. What a fascinating way to hide your addiction from the world. This is what my profession demands, and that […]
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The world thinks that being hardworking, successful, smart and talented is all you need to live a fulfilling life. But what if your skills turn against you? What if being perfect becomes a curse?
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Diwali is celebrated as a mark of victory of good over evil. But with the current situation of the world, is the good really winning? In almost all our mythological stories, good prevails, but now it seems like the tip of the balance has moved. If good isn’t winning, what actually are we celebrating?
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“I cannot watch the show. I haven’t watched the show” This is what Matthew Perry said about F.R.I.E.N.D.S. It hurts to know that the show that became a comfort zone for the world, was too painful to watch for Matthew. When you think that you know a guy…
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In his Million-Copy bestseller, Rolf explains why it is important to know the psychology of human brain and what goes through it when it is time to make a decision. Rolf Dobelli explains 99 such factors which may influence our decision making. He makes us see the truth, how it actually is, rather than how our brain perceives it.
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Cal Newport introduces the theory of Deep Work in his book. In my words, I will explain it as, being so focused while working, that you reap extra rewards out of it. But Deep work is not as easily done as said. Especially in today’s world, where you have so many distractions at the tip of your fingers.
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Good Habits lead to a good life. But how to lead yourself to good habits? This book can help you begin. Atomic Habits is a world known self help book that have benefitted a lot of people around the globe. The Author – James Clear, even runs an academy where he teaches how to create good habits and break the bad ones.
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