Day 105 – Make Mistakes by Avoiding Risk
During a morning run, I found myself cataloging the major mistakes of my life – a short but significant list. While dwelling on regrets is futile, something about today made me ponder deeper. Recently, someone described me as a ‘risk-taker,’ prompting me to ponder what that really means. Reflecting on the risks I’ve embraced and […]
Day 104 – Clearing the Barricade
Every journey toward success typically encounters a significant barrier. While embarking on this path might be straightforward, achieving tangible results requires overcoming at least one major hurdle. I refer to this critical phase as ‘clearing the barricade.’ Invariably, this obstacle presents a challenge that many are reluctant to tackle. This scenario is a constant: success […]
Day 103 – To Get Answers, Ask Questions
In a novel I read a few weeks ago, one of the lead characters advised a young novice that he must begin by asking questions to find answers. Initially, this struck me as a glaringly obvious statement. However, the idea lingered in my mind, prompting me to reconsider my natural response to seeking knowledge. As […]
Day 102 – Why You Should Be Reading
Numerous reasons exist for maintaining a consistent reading habit throughout one’s life, but the foremost is deceptively simple: language. Language is far more intricate than we often realize. While basic cognitive processes might have been present in our earliest pre-linguistic stages, it was not until the advent of language that we began to explore higher-order […]
Day 101 – All that is gold does not glitter
In J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘The Lord of the Rings,’ a pivotal moment unfolds when Frodo receives a letter from Gandalf containing a poem written by Bilbo Baggins. This poem, which focuses on Aragorn, serves as a crucial guide, encouraging Frodo to place his trust in Aragorn for the perilous journey ahead. Through such elements, Tolkien subtly […]
Day 100 – Rotten with Perfection
An interesting phrase occasionally heard in the sports world is that a player is “suffering from the ‘yips.’” Commonly associated with golf, this phenomenon also occurs in baseball, football, tennis, and other sports requiring precise hand-eye coordination. Far from being a myth, the yips represent an actual condition. Typically, it arises in athletes who frequently […]
Day 99 – Makar Sankranti
This summer, while backpacking through one of North America’s last great wildernesses, I found myself enveloped in its raw beauty despite the frequent rains. On the rare clear nights, the sky unfolded above me in a spectacular tapestry of stars. Gazing up at these billions of celestial bodies, I was struck by a profound realization: […]
Day 98 – Equilibrium is Not At Rest
To effectively elucidate this topic, utilizing an illustration proves most beneficial. Picture yourself serenely floating in a vast, square-shaped pool. Encompassing each side of this square is a formidable whirlpool, exerting a force that draws objects toward its swirling center. Should you inadvertently drift too close to any side, you’ll find yourself gradually ensnared by […]
Day 97 – The Role of Role-Playing
I recently participated in a seminar where the culmination was a role-play exercise. In my experience, especially when training salespeople, suggesting role-playing often meets with resistance, bordering on mutiny. People generally seem to dread it. However, the success and impact of the role-play at this seminar were strikingly different, leading me to a moment of […]
Day 96 – Redefining ‘Salesy’: The Power of Genuine Intent in Sales
This week, I had the enriching experience of participating in a well-organized training course. During one of these sessions, where we were encouraged to practice and showcase new skills, I encountered a moment of introspection. After presenting, I received feedback suggesting that my approach might have been too ‘salesy.’ This comment lingered in my mind, […]