Learn how to avoid the Dopamine trap — Dopamine is a neurotransmitter in your brain that influences motivation, memory, mood, sleep, behavior, and even movement. This also dictates how the brain’s reward system works. When we get something we like, our brain releases dopamine- the primary driver of the brain’s reward system. …

No one can read your mind. They can only see and hear you. — We live in an interesting era. On one hand, we are seeing unprecedented advancement in all fields — and a world full of qualified and smart people. But on the other, we are seeing the rise of confident speakers who strongly influence conversations and decisions — without having substance. When…

Life is too short to waste time on a job you don’t like — unless you have an ulterior goal — Dale Carnagey’s first job was selling correspondence courses to farmers. A man who went on to revolutionize personal growth & interpersonal relationships started with something that couldn’t be further from where he wanted to be. Dale eventually moved to Armour & Company, the largest slaughterhouse, and meatpacking company. A company…

They might hurt now but eventually will make you a better person. — A wealthy man once took his son on a trip to the country. The man wanted to show how the poor people lived and wanted his son to learn from that. They visited a farm and the son spent the day there. After the visit, he asked Did you notice…

You need to stop with the negative thoughts. — Most people are chasing wrong things for happiness. Happiness has become an elusive goal due to such actions. It doesn’t have to be so difficult. Yes, it will not be easy. But with the right process, happiness can be successfully pursued. Every person is different with customized requirements. Happiness is…

You are using the two-minute rule in the absolutely wrong way — Every year in January, many of us start the year with a list of new year resolutions. Some may want to lose weight and enroll in gyms. Unfortunately, only a small percentage can follow through. …

While it feels good to think a new year brings a new you, nothing really changes unless you change the inputs. — A new year, a new you. Right? Wrong. You don’t change more than a fraction between December 31st and January 1st. Yes, you get a boatload of motivation with the New Year and the celebration. You get hopeful that you can turn a new leaf in life. …

It’s more empowering to look at self than others. — In the summer of 2018, Ron was taking a train to his home in Singapore. Ron never enjoyed being in public gathers. He even felt uncomfortable in public places like a train. What would they think of me? How am I being perceived? He’d ask himself that without any reason. …

Well-being comes with a cost. — Ten years ago, Sarah & James bought a house by taking a loan. They were elated to be homeowners. But they absolutely hated the idea of carrying a loan for 20 years. So, they decided to cut corners to pay off the loan sooner. They started canceling trips, buying essentials…

Consistency was never easy for me — If you master continuous improvement and get 1% better each day for one year, you’ll end up 37 times better by the time you’re done — James Clear Continuous improvement through daily habits sounds great! And it sounds way easier than it is. Let’s face it. If you want to…

Toxic people are not your friend, even if they want you to believe that. — Believe it or not, I have met my fair share of toxic people at work. Initially I didn’t understand, but their toxicity was making me more negative. I was focusing more on what wasn’t there instead of being grateful. My first encounter was when I was very early in my…

They are not your friend. — James (Pseudonym) loved what he did. He used to enjoy going to work and starting working on his projects. That started to change one day when he joined an informal chat with some colleagues. There was one colleague, in particular, Sam (Pseudonym), who was very vocal during that session. Sam…

In May 1931, Police arrested “Two-gun” Crowley in New York from his girlfriend’s house. — Before getting caught, the notorious criminal “Two-gun” Crowley engaged in an hour-long shootout with the police. All of that started when he shot a policeman in cold blood who only asked for his ID. Yet, after he was caught, can you guess what Crowley said? “There’s a kind & tired…

This strategy allowed me to pay off a student loan, lose 10 kg weight, launch a YouTube channel, write 150+ articles & 5 more goals — There was a time when I could set my sights on any goal, and I’d achieve that. But things changed over the years. And I lost my ability to finish as clinically. Last year, I kept on wondering what made it possible for me to be so much in control…

How to form habits even if they feel monotonous & boring — In 2021, I paid off a mountain of loans, renovated a portion of my house, sold & bought the personal car, completed a boatload of paperwork, lost 10 KGs in weight, started a YouTube channel with 190k+ views, wrote 150+ articles, and excelled at my work. In contrast in 2020…

Your wealth score shows how long you can survive if you stop working. — I once met a Deputy Managing Director of a bank, and he was worried. “How’d I be able to manage my expenses after I retire?” He had a retirement fund, and his company would give him large sums from provident fund and gratuity. But he was uncomfortable with the idea…

8 step guide to waking up early and not skipping mornings — Some people can wake up early without even trying. Ariful Huq is a broker who starts his day at 4.30 AM. “Energy flows through me as the sun rises.” Says Ariful, “At least that’s how I feel when I wake up early". Waking up early has made Ariful highly productive…

Despite its numerous benefits, waking up early often loses to sleeping in. — For some people, the day starts at 3.30 AM. For others, it can end at that time! We are free to choose our sleeping pattern — and decide whether we want to wake up early or sleep in. However, studies and science have suggested that waking up early is better…

Shawna glanced at the clock. She had an important meeting in thirty minutes to finalize an information system. Shawna was calculating whether she’d be able to make that meeting “I have a short meeting with the CEO. Meetings with her usually doesn’t take more than 20 minutes. …

Anger is like a fire that can burn relationships & also make you bitter & unhappy — Speak when you are angry — and you’ll make the best speech you’ll ever regret. — Laurence J. Peter How many people can confidently say that they have never said something in anger that they regret? Anger can destroy long-lasting relationships almost instantaneously. Harboring anger is even worse in some…