About the author Dale Carnegie (1888-1955) was an American writer and lecturer who created courses on self-improvement, public speaking, and interpersonal skills. Born to a poor farming family in Missouri, Carnegie worked as a salesman and actor before finding his true calling as a teacher of public speaking. His 1936 book “How to Win Friends… Read More »It isn’t what you have
About the author Roy M. Goodman (1938-2014) was an American politician who served as a New York State Senator from 1969 to 2002. Born into a wealthy family with strong political connections, Goodman built his reputation through public service. He studied at Harvard University, graduating with honors before launching his political career. As a Republican… Read More »Happiness is a way of travel
I once watched my grandmother solve the daily crossword puzzle every morning for fifteen years. Rain or shine, good health or bad, she tackled those black and white squares with a scholar’s dedication. “Keeps the mind sharp,” she’d say with absolute certainty, tapping her temple with an index finger bent from arthritis. None of us… Read More »How to sharpen your memory
The happiness tracking app promised to change my life. Three months later, I had beautiful graphs showing my happiness peaks and valleys. What the app didn’t warn me about, however, was what psychologists call “meta-awareness”, the act of observing one’s own emotions. My spontaneous joy was measured and analysed. I had plenty of data about… Read More »Don’t track your happiness
Around 1 PM to 4 PM, most people hit a wall. Focus wavers. Mistakes multiply. Productivity plummets. The standard response? More caffeine. Another energy drink. Push through it. Stay busy. We’ve built a culture that praises constant activity and views rest as weakness. That coffee might keep you awake, but it won’t make you smarter… Read More »The Science of Power Napping
Remember that coffee shop loyalty card? The one that gives you a rush of satisfaction with each punch? What if you could apply that same feeling to hitting your personal goals? What is a motivational punch card? A motivation punch card is a small physical card you create to track progress toward specific goals. Each… Read More »Make Your Motivational Punch Card
About the author Gurwinder Bhogal is a popular writer and thinker who shares his ideas through X.com (formerly Twitter) under the handle @g_s_bhogal. His sharp observations about human psychology, cognitive biases, and personal growth have built a strong following. Bhogal often writes about mental models, decision-making, and how people can improve their thinking. The meaning… Read More »Regret is a sign of progress
About the author John P. Weiss is a storyteller whose life took many turns before he found his true calling. A former police chief with over 26 years in law enforcement, Weiss traded his badge for brushes and pens to become a full-time artist and writer. His background combines the structure and discipline of law… Read More »You’re really a couch potato
Your mind races with thoughts about unpaid bills, work deadlines, family issues, and health concerns. These worries steal your focus, drain your energy, and leave you exhausted. Sound familiar? You need to schedule your worry windows in your calendar. A worry window is 10-15 minutes each day when you give yourself full permission to worry… Read More »The worry window
About the author Simon Sinek built his career as a leadership expert, motivational speaker and author. His career took off following his famous TED Talk “How Great Leaders Inspire Action,” which became one of the most viewed TED talks of all time with millions of views. Sinek wrote multiple bestselling books including Start With Why,… Read More »What we really need is a section called Help Others
