Author: smitaa-nair
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How to Stay Relevant at Work
Do you know quite often in life when we fall into a routine, we become habituated to certain patterns that no longer serve us and have actually become redundant. In the process they often miss out on the opportunity to better themselves and achieve more in life. An average person follows this routine without ever…
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How to deal with Competition in Business
One thing that unites all businesses is “competition” which has both an upside (makes you want to do better) and a downside (Makes you nervous, unsure, envious, and filled with fear) Like everything else, your ability to deal with competition also stems from your belief systems and the values you hold. If you’re subconscious believes…
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Here are some lessons that we can learn from companies that are considered visionary
A lot of entrepreneurs are emerging with visionary ideas and products that have the ability to change the world. If you are someone who is starting fresh and looking to build a company that can last the test of time, then here are some lessons that we can learn from companies that are considered visionary.…
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Seldom do we think of things like meditation and mindfulness connected to success
When you think about “Success” what words come to your mind. Let’s name a few – Money, fame,hard work, Persistence, Luck, Never give up attitude. Seldom do we think of things like meditation and mindfulness being in any shape or form connected to success. Yet, the fact of the matter is most successful people have…
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Many of the people who start off with a dream and vision often get discouraged
We all face rejection at some point or the other in our life in various aspects like in a relationship (It’s not you it’s me) or at work (You are not yet ready for this leadership role) or by venture capitalists (This idea doesn’t have a spark). For Entrepreneurs it’s almost a given that they…
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Making Hard Choices – Decision Making Tools
We are often faced with making hard choices about various aspects of our lives. It could be something mundane like what should you eat for dinner to something as important as choosing a career. It’s true when they say that it is not the circumstances that shape your destiny, it’s your decisions that shape your…
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You are your own Brand Ambassador
To leave a mark on this world is perhaps the most basic human desire. Every individual you have ever met, wants to create an impact. When you hear someone’s name, you conjure an emotional response associated with that personality. List down a feeling these names bring up Donald trump _____________ Sachin Tendulkar_____________ Princess Diana_________________ Even…
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A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder – Thomas Carlyl
As we walk on our personal journey called Life; we often end up spending more time course correcting, than actually walking on the chosen path. At least that’s how most people feel. So often, when we set our focus on a long term goal like marriage, having children or having a dream job, we find…
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Overcoming Shame and its Toxic Effects
Whilst there are a lot of reasons one might feel shame and experience its toxic effects such as those caused by body image, socio-economic status and mental health(to name a few), a common dilemma most women face is related to motherhood and career. In many ways society views motherhood and womanhood as one and the…
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Importance of building strong 360 ° relationships at your work place
All things being equal i.e. degree, years of experience and skill set, what differentiates one employee from the other is their interpersonal skills. The ability to deal with the various people at different positions can be the make or break factor in your success as an employee or an entrepreneur. Here’s a list of 3…