Originally written in 2011, substantial edits in 2023 “A successful person is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at him or her” –David Brinkley Criticism is a part of the price you got to pay for being successful. Well, if you can’t bear criticism, forget  your  desire  to … Read more

Originally written in 2011, minor edits in 2023 Leadership: the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it. –Dwight D. Eisenhower Throw away your hesitations to take initiatives. One who hesitates, never reaches success. In order to be successful, you need to be able to grab… Read more

Written in 2011, very minor edits in 2023 “My mother said to me, ‘If you become a soldier, you’ll be a general; if you become a monk, you’ll end up as the pope.’ Instead, I became a painter and wound up as Picasso.” – Pablo Picasso Be yourself. A simple advice like this. Just be… Read more

But if the while I think on thee, dear friend, All losses are restored and sorrows end. –William Shakespeare We spend a major part of our day, and thereby a major part of our life, with friends.  So, friends are indeed an important determinant of our future and success. The way our friends are, we… Read more

Originally written in 2011, substantial edits in 2023 Minding your own business . . . includes avoiding eavesdropping, gossiping, talking behind other people’s backs, and analyzing or trying to figure out other people. – Richard Carlson We stay engaged in numerous activities that on the one hand are at best not contributing to our success… Read more

Originally written in 2011, substantial edits in 2023 The best six doctors anywhere And no one can deny it Are sunshine, water, rest, and air Exercise and diet. These six will gladly you attend If only you are willing Your mind they’ll ease Your will they’ll mend And charge you not a shilling. – Nursery… Read more