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‘Focus Dens’ in Offices for Deep Work
Whenever I worked out of a client site at McKinsey, I used to look for a closed room where I could close the door and work with complete focus. I may sound like a misanthrope but I promise you -- but it was worth it. 😃 I once took over a project...
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The biggest benefit of exercising
I have found that the biggest benefit of exercising is better mental health -- even more than physical fitness. Exercising reduces anxiety and...
A good human being
Here is a fascinating experiment involving split-brain patients, whose left brain cannot communicate with the right brain. Whenever we see something...
The Leadership Principle
Since it is impossible to not see Elon Musk in your online feeds, yesterday, I saw a photo of him sleeping on the Tesla factory floor in his...
Meditation
You are focused or distracted due to two networks in your brain -- 1. The Default Mode Network (DMN) -- it makes your mind wander, e.g., when...
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Recipe for happiness
If you have wondered why some people seem naturally happier than others, here is what research says: 1. 50% of our happiness is genetic. 2. 40% of it comes from intentional activity -- i.e., how we spend our time. 3. Only 10% comes from life...
Everybody’s path is different
A few years ago, I was at IIT Kanpur to give a talk. As I was waiting for my event, speaking on the stage was a renowned entrepreneur who has built a multi-billion dollar company from scratch. While he was talking, quite unexpectedly, the students...
A bag is heavy only when it is on our shoulders
Here are a few things I saw many people say: 1. I feel like I am old enough and should be able to manage it on my own. 2. Being a man, it is expected that I should handle these things myself. 3. This is my problem and I need to figure out the...
Life is not a popularity contest
Since I write on LinkedIn frequently, I occasionally get abused and trolled. And here is why I think it is a good thing. When you have a strong point of view, you have two options: 1. You can say it as you see it. And in that process, you may...