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When 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, 2019

When is it ok to tell a white lie?

Jul 22, 2019

Pratik Stephen

One Simple Tip to Build Credibility at Work

My 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, 2018

Feb 12, 2018

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Metaphorical Truths

Bret 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, 2018

Metaphorical Truths

Jan 8, 2018

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What 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, 2017

What if everyday was your birthday?

Jul 17, 2017

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Five minute journalling — my favourite new habit of 2016

I’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, 2016

Five minute journalling — my favourite new habit of 2016

Jan 18, 2016

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Why 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, 2016

Why I just can’t read paper books anymore… eBooks FTW!

Jan 11, 2016

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The fine line between cheating and bending inefficient rules with integrity

Behavioral economist Dan Ariely used some clever studies to uncover why we think it’s ok to cheat (sometimes).

Jan 4, 2016

The fine line between cheating and bending inefficient rules with integrity

Jan 4, 2016

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Why we think it’s OK to cheat and steal (sometimes)

Notes on Dan Ariely’s TED Talk about the factors that influence cheating

Jan 4, 2016

Jan 4, 2016

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Why you’re going to be as strict with your kids as your parents are with you

We all think we are going to be understanding, “cool” parents — but we are going to be as unreasonable as our parents were!

Aug 10, 2014

Why you’re going to be as strict with your kids as your parents are with you

Aug 10, 2014

Pratik Stephen

Pratik Stephen

Founder www.theStepUpApp.com, PM Lead @Microsoft Teams. Tech, design, philosophy, fitness, dessert, dad jokes — jack of all, master of some.

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