Have you noticed how some plans fall apart the moment you talk about them?
Over time, I’ve learnt to keep certain things quiet—until they’re ready to stand on their own. Not out of superstition, but experience.
This week’s Nugget is about silence, timing, and why some wins arrive sweeter when announced last.
Why I’ve Stopped Announcing Big News Too Early Read More »
We cheer centuries. We celebrate trophies.
But every once in a while, a moment arrives that makes you pause and ask — is this what greatness really looks like?
This World Cup had one such moment for me: Quiet. Unscripted. Deeply human.
It didn’t stop there. In a few weeks, it resurfaced — In equal measure and power.
And changed the way I think about success, courage, and character.
The Kind of Success That Doesn’t Fade: My Person of the Year Read More »
Some assignments get graded and forgotten.
A few become stories you retell years later.
And one — unexpectedly — changed the last year of my student life.
How Sanjay Dutt Unknowingly Became Part Of My Story Read More »
You don’t always lose your job because of a layoff.
Sometimes, the new boss just doesn’t see you in their story.
Not because of anything you did.
Just because you weren’t their pick.
What Happens When Your Boss Inherits and Doesn’t Choose You Read More »
“Can I take the day off just to enjoy the weather?”
That’s what one of my team members asked her manager one rainy morning.
No fake excuse. No family emergency. Just raw honesty.
And guess what her manager said.
What Happens When You Don’t Have to Pretend at Work Read More »
Think about it: What or who brings you happiness? When you are with that one person (or a few), the world seems a better place. Hankering for fame, money, power, and status can only bring so much. You may have them all and still feel empty or unhappy. The older you get, the more you realise how important it is.
(Fame + Power + Rank + Riches + Status) < A Real Friend Read More »
Because I write about self-improvement, some readers assume my life is sorted. They think I have all the answers, know precisely what to do, and have mastered dealing with all situations and people. But let me tell you something: writing about self-improvement is one thing; living it is another.
The Gap Between Knowing and Doing: A Self-Improvement Writer’s Confession Read More »
Ready for Life Lessons laced with humour?
As the world gears up for January 22nd – the day we’re all waiting for Lord Rama to hit the cosmic ‘back’ button – I thought, why not dive into the Ramayana and see what life hacks we can pull out from this epic saga?
Life Hacks from the Ramayana (the Tongue-in-Cheek Way) Read More »
Do you feel like social media – especially Instagram – has entered your private space? You’re probably thinking, “Can’t we just enjoy life without broadcasting it?”
I hear you.
When Instagram Enters Your Private Space Read More »
Have you ever thought about the impact you could have on your community?
You’ve done your job well, your work contributes to society, and you take care of those around you.
But is that enough?
Relish the Joy of Giving — the Avinash Way Read More »