Does too much of positive thinking work against you?

Well, the moment I heard this topic, I almost burped “Come on! That can’t be a question! How can positive thinking work against you?”. Well, it turns out, I did give it a second thought or rather the idea of the book by Oliver Burkeman  – “The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can’t Stand Positive Thinking”. Now … Read more

How much should you believe in a person’s advice?

Advice is most certainly free and people seem to be more than happy to give us loads of it, sometimes even without us asking. In fact most times without us asking. I always wished if there was a listening cost, I might as well have been amongst the richest men on earth :D . I … Read more

I get a 95% and it is not enough???

It was the results of matriculation exams yesterday and I was talking to my cousin who scored a 95% in the exams. Naturally I assumed that he would be very happy and congratulated him and it was not a complete surprise to know that he wasn’t the happiest kid. Later I talked to his parents … Read more

What makes you the champion?

Came across this beautiful quote today. I sometimes feel that we have overused the quota of success and failure that they start sounding like a cliche sometimes. Sometimes I feel as though they are just words which everybody else uses to define except us – most times I even feel that what I consider success … Read more

Are you living your childhood dreams?

They say that a picture can convey a thousand words, and this photograph is a prime example. Though it appears simple, it exudes a plethora of emotions and thoughts. As soon as I set my eyes on it, I felt a sense of innocence, a beaming smile, and the unbridled spirit of a child with no inhibitions. I saw boundless aspirations, the confidence to express one’s desires without hesitation, and the belief that anything is achievable.