5 Steps to Overcoming the Spotlight Effect: How to Shift Focus and Build Confidence

An illustration of the spotlight effect, where a person feels like they are the center of attention in a crowd, believing everyone is focused on their appearance or actions, even though in reality, others are barely noticing them. This concept highlights the tendency to overestimate how much others notice or care about us.

When we attend public meetings, we often worry that people are judging us based on our clothes, appearance, body language, or the way we speak. This can hurt our confidence, as we feel like we’re constantly being scrutinized. Even though most people around us don’t actually care about our attire, it still affects our mindset … Read more

Beginner’s Mindset: 5 Ways Shoshin Can Help You Achieve Your Goals

Shoshin, a Japanese Zen concept, represents the beginner's mindset—an approach that values openness, curiosity, and eagerness to learn, even for experts.

Shoshin, a Japanese Zen concept, means having a beginner’s mindset. It highlights how important it is to stay open and eager to learn, even if you are an expert. Experts often think they know everything and may ignore new ideas, while beginners are always ready to learn and grow. In this article, we’ll explore how … Read more

Have Patience, World is Yours: 2 Lessons from the 2024 Cricket World Cup Final

Illustration of a man meditating with a sand clock balanced on his head, symbolizing patience and the passage of time, accompanied by the quote: 'Have patience, the world is yours.'

In this article, we will draw inspiration from two pivotal moments that defined the 2024 T20 World Cup final and captured the essence of cricket’s drama, brilliance, and the importance of patience. Suryakumar Yadav’s breathtaking catch and Hardik Pandya’s nerve-wracking final over were not just game-changing events but also profound lessons in resilience, patience, and … Read more

A Tale of Fragrance and Foolishness

Short Story

When everything in life seems perfect, it’s easy to let our ego take control. In the prime of our career, relationships, or fame, we can get so consumed by the applause and admiration of others that we forget it’s all temporary. Success, like everything else, is fleeting. We must be careful not to let it … Read more

The Rain, the Rice, and the Tao of Simplicity  | Art of letting Go | Tao

Art of letting go

When I arrived in Pune for my new job, things didn’t go as planned on the first day, leaving me frustrated and angry. However, meeting an old lady in a humble hut and enjoying her delicious meal taught me an important lesson about the Art of Letting Go. Sometimes, delays and inconveniences happen for a … Read more

The Art of Letting Go: 6 Lessons from Taoism for a Balanced Life

A serene image illustrating 'The Art of Letting Go' philosophy. A person relaxing on a couch, listening to music with closed eyes, dreaming about a vacation at the beach. The scene symbolizes freedom, acceptance, and the peaceful release of burdens, with a calm atmosphere highlighting the joy of daydreaming and unwinding.

Taoism, an ancient Chinese philosophy, teaches us to follow the natural flow of life. It emphasizes that nature has its own rules, and when we go against these rules, we create stress and unhappiness. But by learning to go with the flow, life becomes much easier and more fulfilling. In this article, we’ll discover how … Read more

Kintsugi: The Powerful Japanese technique to cherish your mistakes.

Kintsugi, Japanese technique, happiness, anxiety, depression

When a bowl breaks due to our mistake, the immediate reaction is often regret over the loss. However, in the Japanese art of Kintsugi, we discover a profound lesson: our mistakes can be seen as opportunities for growth. This article draws inspiration from the remarkable Japanese technique known as ‘Kintsugi: golden joinery’. What is Kintsugi? … Read more

Virat Kohli’s Last T20 Innings: 4 Inspiring Lessons

Before the T20 World Cup Final, Virat Kohli’s performance stats were as follows: 1 (5), 4 (3), 0 (1), 24 (24), 37 (28), 0 (5), 9 (9). The run machine Kohli faced challenges even against teams like the USA (where he was dismissed for a duck on the first delivery). His inclusion in the final … Read more

The 2024 Cricket World Cup, an Inspiring tale to remember!

Cricket World Cup 2024, Inspiring, motivational

The 2024 T20 Cricket World Cup was a roller-coaster ride. A bunch of corporate employees from the USA defeated Pakistan. Inexperienced Afghanistan took down mighty Australia and fought the odds to make it into the semis. India took revenge on England & Australia in an inspiring battle of emotions. Newborn Nepal almost defeated unbeaten South … Read more

5 Inspiring Lessons from Napoleon : Siege of Toulon

Leadership technique, Team Management, Napoleon Bonaparte history

Napoleon Bonaparte was not from a royal family, yet he became emperor of France in 1804. He joined the French army as an officer in 1785. With his brilliant military tactics, he rose rapidly in military ranks and became Army General at 26. In this article, we will discuss the “Siege of Toulon“. The first … Read more