A blog by Dr. Anuj Kumar
Competitions play a noteworthy role in our lives and are crucial for personal and professional growth. They help to reveal potential, develop vital life skills and prepare for the contests and prospects life unfolds. In essence, competition is the internal battle we often face, the challenges we set for ourselves, and the drive to improve …
As the years roll by and the greying takes over me: I have realised that I am no longer the person I used to be. My tolerance has taken over. I once chose to remain quiet; now I am speaking the truth. Where I have battled and argued, I prefer to stay silent. I …
Life plays salsa with the Good and Bad times. We understand that these are phases and we can’t have one thing. They take turns. No matter what we try and do, the phases keep coming and going at regular intervals. At times it leaves us wondering: “Is it only me who is suffering?” We …
Picking between embracing the long road or taking shortcuts depends on individual goals, values and prioritisation. The long road, a path for those who value growth, learning, and resilience, shapes character and adds depth and meaning to success. Though challenging, this journey leads to a more substantial and authentic form of success. When time is …
While hearing and listening are often used interchangeably, they have distinct meanings worth exploring. Hearing is the passive process of perceiving sound. We hear even without focusing on it. Conversely, listening is an active and intentional process that requires conscious attention and effort to understand, interpret, and respond to what is being heard. Every …
“How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?” SARCHEL PAIGE My father retired from a class one Government job at fifty-eight. It would be hard to believe that a dynamic, robust man, permeating with life and vigour would now sit at home and do nothing. Why should someone retire …
Mr Gesture and Ms Etiquette produced three sons – The eldest one was Appreciation: he did very well in life and scaled the pinnacle in every way. The middle one was Criticism: he did the worst and led a miserable life of penury. The youngest was Silence: he did nothing and just passed the …
To feel sorry that you did something or that you did not do something? OR, A feeling of sadness about something that cannot now be changed. Someone rightly said, “Never regret anything that has happened in your life; it cannot be changed, undone or forgotten. So, take it as a lesson learned and …
I asked, “Can I go?” I said, “I am going there.” By asking, we are giving our attention to someone else. This act of ‘subliming our egos ‘involves setting aside our desires or needs and letting the ball roll in the other court. The answer can be a NO or YES; his opinion is significant. …
Nice to be an Important People, and even better if you have the tag of a VERY IMPORTANT PERSON {VIP}. FAR better if you are a ‘VVIP’. You go to a social gathering or function, and chairs are vacated for you at prime spots, traffic is diverted to ease your entry, and you get extra …