Aug 9Member-only5 happiness myths debunkedPlus 3 behaviors that amplify happiness. — We all crave happiness, but here’s the thing — Evolution never cared about our quest for joy. It mainly cares about survival and reproduction, which is why being happy isn’t hard-wired in our minds. In fact, our ideas about ‘what brings us happiness’ can often be way off the mark. …Happiness In Life3 min readHappiness In Life3 min read
Aug 8Member-onlyBoosting productivity with the FUI frameworkOverwhelmed with tasks that keep piling up? Whether it’s the never-ending to-do list or the fear of missing out on life’s ambitions, it’s time to take control. Let me introduce you to a powerful tool to help you knock down your task list. …Productivity Hacks4 min readProductivity Hacks4 min read
Oct 7, 2022Member-onlyTools and rituals for increasing focus and reducing distractionsThe post below is part of 10x your mind, a weekly, mental fitness newsletter. If you enjoy this read, get yours for free here. As knowledge workers, most of us are well aware of the importance of mental well-being. It’s definitely not the lack of knowledge holding us back. …Mental Health7 min readMental Health7 min read
Jun 6, 2022Member-onlyWhen you see only what you believe 👀 — Confirmation biasThis mental mistake filters what you see. — Let’s say you and your partner are munching on blueberries when a few fall on the floor. Your dog slouching nearby starts drooling when he notices that food dropped. Is it okay to let him have it? Now you remember hearing somewhere that blueberries aren’t good for dogs. What if…Psychology6 min readPsychology6 min read
May 19, 2022Member-only10x your mind—Dodge the ten biggest mental mistakesIntroducing my free, 10-week email course — So you think you are smart? Then you must be making the best use of your time and money. You must be as wealthy, as fit, and as happy as you can be. Are you? If you’re smart, what’s holding you back? The reality is that most of us underutilize…Decision Making3 min readDecision Making3 min read
Published inBetter Humans·Apr 1, 2022Member-onlySimpler is mostly lessIn my early days of learning programming, my teacher gave the class an assignment. Write an algorithm to generate the Fibonacci series. This was pre-google days. I got back with a 50 steps logic. My teacher shrugged and showed me how to do that in seven steps! Then he said…Overwhelm2 min readOverwhelm2 min read
Published inBetter Humans·Apr 1, 2022Member-only5 Tips on Choosing Books for KidsNot too difficult, not too easy Not something that makes them queasy Let it enthrall, let it be a delight Choose a book for your child That’s just right. Thanks for bearing my cheesy poetry 😜. Here are five tips that continue to help me choose books for my kids…Books5 min readBooks5 min read
Mar 30, 2022Member-onlyWrite with a runner’s mindset7 tips to unleash the writer inside you — Writing and running have more in common than one might think. When I find myself stuck while writing, I look up running strategies for answers. Get a push from the runner within you to become the best writer you can be: Gearing up the night before If it’s a morning run, you’d prep the running…Writing Tips4 min readWriting Tips4 min read
Published inBetter Humans·Mar 28, 2022Member-onlyProductivity Tips from WordleYes, there are productivity takeaways from Wordle, the fun word puzzle. In case you don’t know about the game yet, you need to guess a five-letter word in six trials. It’s free. It’s web-based. It’s loved by kids and adults alike. Here are some ridiculously simple but highly effective productivity…Productivity Tips4 min readProductivity Tips4 min read
Published inBetter Humans·Mar 24, 2022Member-onlyBring in the Pep TalkHow to quickly reboot yourself and others? — ‘I’m not good enough’ is a sick feeling. It’s triggered when you fear losing something that you badly want or when you lose something you thought you never would. Setbacks or sometimes just the fear of setbacks can throw us far from our expected life trajectory. …Self4 min readSelf4 min read
