Let’s be honest—talking about failure is hard. No one really likes it. It makes us feel awkward, embarrassed, maybe even ashamed. So naturally, when we make a résumé, we list our proudest achievements: the awards, the degrees, the jobs, the big wins. But what if we tried something completely different? What if, instead of only…

Ever walked into a room and felt like all eyes were on you? Maybe you spilled coffee on your shirt and thought, Great, now everyone is laughing at me. Or you tripped in public and were convinced that people were still whispering about it hours later, picturing them replaying your clumsy moment in their heads…

A New Way to Think About Success From the time we’re kids, we’re told that success comes from setting goals and working toward them, step by step. Whether it’s getting good grades, excelling in sports, or climbing the career ladder, the formula always seems the same: Decide what you want, break it down into small…

Imagine stepping onto a stage in front of thousands of people, knowing they’re all staring at you—not because of what you’ve achieved, but because of what you don’t have. There’s a moment of silence as they take in the sight of a man with no arms and no legs. Some feel sympathy. Some wonder how…

What Alia Crum, a Stanford University Psychologist, has taught us about Mindset? Imagine walking into a room filled with the most successful individuals in the world—entrepreneurs, athletes, scientists, and artists. What is the one thing they all have in common? Intelligence? Talent? Luck? No. It’s their mindset—the lens through which they view the world, their…

Sometimes, the most extraordinary victories are born from the deepest struggles. The story of Wilma Rudolph is not just about running fast; it’s about breaking barriers—physical, societal, and mental. It is about the power of determination, belief, and an unshakable spirit. Imagine a little girl, born prematurely, weighing just 2 kg, struggling for survival in…

I love to start my happiness workshops with the story of ‘Four Minutes a Mile’ and over time it has become the inspiration mantra for myself! The Myth of the Unbreakable Barrier For centuries, the idea of running a mile in under four minutes sat firmly in the realm of the impossible. It wasn’t just…

 Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the anti-apartheid hero, told a wonderful story that captures this struggle between who we are and who we believe we are meant to be. Let’s go back to that story for a moment. The Eagle Who Thought It Was a Chicken A farmer raised chickens in his backyard, and among them was…

Success and happiness—these two words are at the heart of everything we do. We chase them in different ways, hoping to build a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling. But what do they really mean? People have been trying to answer this question for centuries. Aristotle believed that a good life was one of wisdom,…