In the pursuit of a fulfilling life, our aspirations often lead us to embrace numerous endeavours. Yet, the sheer volume of work can sometimes overwhelm us. Today, I am sharing Six time-tested Japanese techniques that can help us declutter our…
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Have you ever purchased a new gadget or piece of furniture, only to find yourself wanting to upgrade other things in your home to match its level of quality or style? That’s the Diderot Effect in action, and it’s a…
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The Only Thing Guaranteed in Life is ‘Nothing’… So Act Accordingly. There are no guarantees with virtually anything in life, and it’s especially apparent in times like now. Equity Investors who were so gung-ho about the stock markets a few…
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Yesterday, I was surprised when I saw Mahesh arrive for some AC-related work at my place. I had utterly forgotten him as he quit the neighbourhood some three-four years back, but till then, he was my go-to guy for all…
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“I always pass on good advice. It is the only thing to do with it. It is never of any use to oneself.” – Oscar Wilde Investment advise has become so pervasive, that wherever you go, these pieces of advice…
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Beliefs are axioms or facts that we follow as gospel truths, and if a belief can cause grievous harm to us or others, or if it can even destroy lives, then we can safely term it as ‘toxic’. We can…
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During my school days, our Maths teacher, Mrs Verma, once gave us a very interesting maths problem. It was like this “A snail has to climb a 60 inches pole. If it climbs 3 inches in 3 minutes but slides…
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I believe that to be an achiever, we need to be precise, methodological and consistent in our journey to the chosen destination. In other words, be DISCIPLINED to be successful. I practice an attractive way of incorporating discipline, which helps…
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Vikas Sharma, Certified Financial Planner (CFP), does not fit into the regular tribe or traditional definitions of financial advisers. Though he is a first-generation entrepreneur, his approach to financial advisory business is progressive, futuristic, and in his own words –…
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Every individual is driven by their dreams, aspirations and life goals. There is a constant push towards doing the best we can, be it saving towards a specific goal or even otherwise, so that we can lead a comfortable future.…
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