I h?ave spent a surprisingly large part of my life trying to make sense of why things happen the way they do. Whenever something goes wrong, my first instinct is to look for the mistake. Maybe I made the wrong decision. Or maybe I wasn’t prepared enough. Maybe I should have worked harder or been…
Every day, we walk to our destinations in mind. Earphones on. Eyes fixed on the phone. Minds already occupied with meetings, deadlines, and the endless list of things waiting for us. This daily routine is a privilege many people share. A few days ago, I happened to leave my earphones in my pocket. That small…
Most of us carry two versions of ourselves. One is our self-image i.e. the person we believe we are. Some of us believe that we are kind, rational, hardworking, honest etc. while some of us believe that they are rude, arrogant, lazy, etc. . Either ways, we build this image over years, collecting compliments or…
We spend our lives chasing happiness, believing that a little more money, a better house, a prestigious job, or a long-awaited possession will finally make us happy. Society reinforces this belief at every step, and so we continue running, convinced that the next achievement will bring lasting fulfillment. But does it? If it does why…
Generally its said that good decisions should be based on facts, not assumptions. It sounds like sensible advice until you realize that almost every important decision in our life is built on assumptions. In fact, if we refused to assume anything about the future, we would hardly be able to plan our lives at all….
As discussed, in the earlier post, a prominent feature of modern life is the abundance of choice. We have more choices, right from buying a smartphone to selecting a health insurance plan, investing our savings, or purchasing a home, we have more options than anytime before. Choice is often presented as freedom. But there is…
Modern life is often characterised by convenience. We can shop products and services, compare prices instantly, invest online, and access countless services with a few taps on a smartphone. Yet despite these conveniences of modern life, we feel mentally exhausted. But how many of these products or services can we actully buy with 100% confidence?…
“Sorry for the inconvenience.” Most of us have seen and heard this statement countless times, whenever a company fails to provide a promised or expected product or service. And recently, I heard it too. One evening, around 8 PM, I used the complimentary teleconsultation service provided by my health insurance company to consult a doctor…
