Pratik StephenWhen is it ok to tell a white lie?I hadn’t thought too much about white lies, and would occasionally succumb to the temptation to tell silly little white lies to avoid…Jul 22, 2019Jul 22, 2019
Pratik StephenOne Simple Tip to Build Credibility at WorkMy PM team at work has been growing, and one of the common questions I get is “How do I build credibility at work”?Feb 12, 2018Feb 12, 2018
Pratik StephenMetaphorical TruthsBret Weinstein’s concept of a “metaphorical truth” is one of the interesting new ideas I’ve heard recently — it’s a belief that may not be…Jan 8, 2018Jan 8, 2018
Pratik StephenWhat if everyday was your birthday?Birthday’s are awesome! Especially in the US. Back in India the birthday boy is expected to throw a party and treat everyone, which can get…Jul 17, 2017Jul 17, 2017
Pratik StephenFive minute journalling — my favourite new habit of 2016I’ve been intrigued by journalling ever since I read about it’s scientifically proven benefits in 59 seconds, years ago. I even thought…Jan 18, 2016Jan 18, 2016
Pratik StephenWhy I just can’t read paper books anymore… eBooks FTW!I recently bought The Truth by Neil Strauss. It was the first physical book I’ve bought for myself in over a year. It’s a pretty good…Jan 11, 20161Jan 11, 20161
Pratik StephenThe fine line between cheating and bending inefficient rules with integrityBehavioral economist Dan Ariely used some clever studies to uncover why we think it’s ok to cheat (sometimes).Jan 4, 2016Jan 4, 2016
Pratik StephenWhy we think it’s OK to cheat and steal (sometimes)Notes on Dan Ariely’s TED Talk about the factors that influence cheatingJan 4, 2016Jan 4, 2016
Pratik StephenWhy you’re going to be as strict with your kids as your parents are with youWe all think we are going to be understanding, “cool” parents — but we are going to be as unreasonable as our parents were!Aug 10, 2014Aug 10, 2014