umer.How thinking about getting fired can keep you hired?One of the worst things that can happen to someone is getting fired. It happens to people every day and usually comes without a warning…Jan 31, 2019Jan 31, 2019
umer.Hear vs. ListeningI think one the more interesting aspects about language is that it is filled with nuances. All you really need is to give it a little…Jan 29, 2019Jan 29, 2019
umer.Why being right all the time isn’t right for us?No matter how well-traveled and read I may become, if there is one thing I will always encourage myself and those around me to practice…Sep 24, 2018Sep 24, 2018
umer.Do the hardest thing, first thing in the morning.Aren’t you glad to be alive in one of the most comfortable and connected times? Everything is personalized and available 24/7. I am able to…May 31, 2018May 31, 2018
umer.Want unfiltered honesty? Question yourself first.We live in times when questioning just about anyone or anything has become a form of social reciprocity. It has opened up a space for more…May 15, 2018May 15, 2018
umer.Win the waiting gameWaiting. It’s the one little thing we can unanimously agree that nobody is very fond of. We wait in queues at airports, supermarkets and…Mar 26, 2018Mar 26, 2018
umer.Demystifying the subtle art of creativityPaint. Write. Cook. Raise children. Do dishes. Organize your room. It doesn’t matter what you do. Creativity can apply to everything we do…Mar 19, 2018Mar 19, 2018
umer.What we can learn from the Eye of SauronThe Lord of the Rings is an epic journey into the fascinating mind of J. R. R. Tolkien. If you haven’t heard of it however, I highly…Mar 15, 20181Mar 15, 20181
umer.Fill out the timesheet of your lifeIt all started about a year ago after the birth of my second child. Living in an ambitious city, I had given my fair share of energy to…Mar 13, 20181Mar 13, 20181