Keep your past close to you because it can yield good returns — The Abstract Concept Self-improvement is abstract. Everyone wants to have it, but no one knows how to do it. There is no mathematics, no science — there are views and opinions. My views differ from others. Yours differ from your own. Self-improvement is so confusing. Despite that, I love it. I am a…

A To-Do list is an effective time management tool. Only if we know how to use it the best way. — A to-do list is a powerful tool, but only if used correctly. It’s a time management tool It improves focus It’s an energy management tool It reduces anxiety It avoids the unnecessary chaos It gives our day a structure And, it’s a record of our life gone by (I believe…

A unique book summary format — Let’s you take a bite without revealing the entire dish. — Book title — “Mini Habits — Smaller Habits, Bigger Results.” — by Stephen Guise About the book Stephen Guise is an international bestselling author, blogger, and entrepreneur. His books have been translated into 18 languages. Guise is known for delivering highly actionable, world-class behavior change strategies in a humorous wrapper. Stephen lives near…

In the book — “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill — While writing this story, I framed the images of three people: A boss who shows leadership qualities. At the beginning of my professional career, I had the privilege of working with one. A boss who seldom shows such qualities. …

Because journal writing is a voyage to the interior. — Journal writing is a voyage to the interior — Christina Baldwin Journaling is probably the most underrated self-improvement tool. It’s been over two decades of writing journals for me. But unfortunately, there was no discipline and structure in the first 10–15 years of this habit. …

Everything originates from an Idea. If you are short of ideas, you are short of success. — The Enchanted Kettle (Thanks to “Think and Grow Rich”) Over 125 years ago, an old country doctor drove to a town, hitched his horse, quietly slipped into a drug store by the back door, and began “dickering” with the young drug clerk. The old doctor and the clerk talked in low tones for more than an hour behind the…

Habits have their shelf life, and this one ingredient can extend it — Habits — Breakable or Unbreakable? The default assumption about building a new habit or shedding an existing one is that the change should be permanent and long-term. But, through a series of experiments and allowing many habits to touch my life, I have realized that no habit is permanent. It’s strange that with this simple…

The marvel of Marvel movies plus the power of writing journals. — The imagination of Marvel movies is amazing. The other day, while watching the introduction to Dr. Strange, as my mind struggled to make sense of how people thought about what was happening on the screen, I challenged myself to fly in the position of Dr. …

Quora is helping me dig deep and find pearls of wisdom. — Often, people try to get into a fight with their brains to achieve the things they want from life. Or, worse, we look to hack our brains by treating cognitive biases to trick them. Both are ineffective ways to manage your expectations. Plus, a recipe for complete failure. You don’t…