6 min read… Hey, welcome to the 10th episode of our book series – The Book Talk. It’s your first time here? Then check our other posts. In this episode, we’ll discuss Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg. The book explains how women unintentionally hold themselves back in their careers. It encourages women to seek challenges, take risks, and…
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The Book talk #9 – Goodbye, Things
10 min read… If you are new here, this is the 9th episode of our book series – The Book Talk. Check our other posts here. In this episode, we’ll discuss Goodbye, Things by Fumio Sasaki. This is my 2nd book on Minimalism after Essential Essays. I thank my cricket mate Ollie Newton for recommending this book. Minimalism…
You can persuade anyone with these 6 phrases
6 min read… Scott Adams – the name is here to stay. This is my 5th blog on Scott’s book and brace yourselves, there’s more coming your way. This man has scores of valuable gems. Let’s talk about persuasion in this article. To persuade is to induce someone to do something, through reasoning or argument….
The Book talk #8 – How to fail at almost everything and still win big
10 min read… If you are new here, this is the 8th episode of our book series – The Book Talk. Check our other blogs here. In this episode, we’ll discuss How to fail at almost everything and still win big by Scott Adams. Scott Adams is a cartoonist and the creator of Dilbert comics. This book is as comprehensive…
Mother – The unconditional lover
3 min read.. The other day I was parsing through my wish lists, checking how many boxes are left to be ticked off. The list read a long drive, a crazy night with friends, skydiving, and so on. Then, I slowly turned to my amma and asked what her long time wish would be. She…
The Book Talk #7 – Rework
8 min read… If you are new here, this is the 7th episode of our book series – The Book Talk. Check our other blogs here. In this episode, we’ll discuss Rework by Jason Fried. What would be your idea of starting a business? Writing a business plan, studying the competition, seeking investors, etc? Rework breaks all these conventions and…
The formula to striking up a conversation with anyone
4 min read… Some people are skilled conversationalists, and I’m not one. At times, I cringe when I have to meet new people. It’s not because I dislike or intend to disrespect anyone, but because I am bad with conversations. I have friends who can talk to anyone they meet and within minutes, find a…
English grammar test – I scored 0 out of 3. What’s yours?
4 min read… You’re not William Shakespeare. You’re not Jane Austen. Honestly, you don’t need to be at their level of proficiency to speak/write in English with proper grammar. I have been learning English since I was 3, and 23 years later, I still make the most obvious mistakes sometimes. While writing my blog posts,…
Bullshit detector – A system for sorting truth from rubbish
3 min read… We live in a world of information overload. Social and digital media are a breeding ground for fake news and misinformation. Even during this pandemic, we have received innumerable false cures, warnings of lockdown that prompt panic buying, and what not? If you have ever received WhatsApp forwards claiming garlic can cure…
The Book Talk #6 – Essential Zen Habits
5 min read… If you are new here, this is the 6th episode of our book series – The Book Talk. Check our other blogs here. In this episode, we’ll discuss Essential Zen Habits by Leo Babauta. I learned about Leo Babauta while reading Essential Essays by The Minimalists. They had mentioned him more than a few times. Leo…
The Book Talk #5 – Essential Essays by The Minimalists
7 min read… If you are new here, this is the 5th episode of our book series – The Book Talk. Check our other blogs here. In this episode, we’ll discuss Essential Essays by The Minimalists. I discovered The Minimalists by chance while browsing something at work a few months ago. While I had already been inclined…
Let’s get the good movies ticked off during this lockdown
Our last movie blog garnered an overwhelming response. It has pushed us enough to spin up another write-up and suggest more meaningful, uplifting movies to watch during this extended lockdown period. One commonly repeated remark, though, was “When you sent the link, I expected a list of 10 or more movies. Instead, There were only…
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