Life

Life is like playing a video game

Tutorial: At the start of a video game someone tells you the premise and teaches you the basic controls that will help you get by each level in a one size for all kind of way.

Block 20

For the past few months, I have been tracking how I spend my time in blocks of 20 minutes. (Among other things like my steps, habits, mood and expenses- more on those later)

Block 20 has emerged as a sophisticated system of time tracking for me. It all started as a simple account in a…

Cherish the absence

The worst temporary physical ailment you can get is a cold. You walk around feeling soulless for many days.

The only thing worse than a cold, is an ulcer (this is my personal observation; it may definitely be different in your case). I had one this last week and I…

Rules of Life (May 25th 2013)

In going through some old notes on my phone, I came across these ‘Rules of Life’ I had written in May 2013. I still agree with some and some are just funny but I shall let you decide.

Here we go:

Check-in

Every once in a while be sure to Check-in.

Check-in your mind and organize your thoughts. It will help you head in the direction you want to.

Check-in your body and upgrade your life. Are you ignoring your health and self?

Being Consistent

How do you measure the efficiency of something new? How do you know whether you can rely on a friend or a colleague to get something done? How do you build credibility? How do you define what you or your company stand for?

The Bigger Picture?

We’ve all said statements like- Tomorrow is going to be the worst day of my life. I have to get into work early, cook food, do a gym class, take a driving test and pack for my upcoming trip.

What is the right way anyway?

All my life the first thing I have done every morning is brush my teeth. That’s the only way I have known and understood brushing. Doing absolutely anything else was strange to me. In fact, I never considered the possibility of a second option.