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Disclaimer: This new series, “My Old-soul Twinkle,” is my heartfelt attempt to capture the endless stream of thoughts racing through my mind. At times, these musings may seem confusing—or even a little "out there"—but I genuinely welcome your counterpoints and insights. Dive in and share your thoughts! Recently, at Delhi Airport , while waiting for my flight, I overheard (unintentionally, obviously!) the conversation of two gentlemen. The discussion transpired as “I have been asking my grandson to be serious for the business babu bhai , but it seems his dedication is more towards his mobile screen than to the galla (business). Yesterday, I asked him to clear the accounts of creditors , and today, when I asked about the status, he said, 'kaka, abhi karta hoo'. Kal time nai mila.’ Why is he not sincere? He is just daydreaming, trying to bring in significant concepts of environmental protection and health consciousness . He seems to talk only; I am still baffled about w...

This self-help book can be succinctly summarized as " repackaging old wine in a new bottle ". We Indians have a solid philosophical background and, although, the terms used in this book are new, the basic theme behind them is an age-old Hindu concept which, I guess, is not new for Indian reader.  The book basically says to trust to inner voice/gut (“ sage ”, a term used in the book) when kama (Desire/Lust), Krodha (Anger), Lobha (Greed), Maya (Ego), Moha (Attachment),  Matsarya (Jealousy) and Alasya (laziness) -aka “ saboteurs ”, a term used in the book, start controlling mann ; as Mann (“ judge ”, a term used in the book) later start dictating the life decisions if left uncontrolled. The book does a great job of showing how to shift from a "Saboteur mode" to a "Sage mode" mindset. It explains how to apply positive intelligence and resilience in everyday life using relatable case studies and practical exercises. The book outlines di...

Disclaimer- This book review is majorly a self-contemplation. The personalized meaning derived from the book vis-à-vis life experiences. The quotes are used directly from the book.  This particular read by the famous motivational writer and speaker Robin S. Sharma is, in my view, a decent ( yet   a little cheesy!! ) book on leadership and personal mastery. The author of Monk Who Sold His Ferrari in this particular book uses a set of acronyms (in fact, a lot of acronyms) to explain the importance of leadership and processes to implement leadership in Business and Life.  The Leader Who Had No Title ( LWHNT ) is a story of a man, Blake Davis who has relinquished all interest in the job and striving every day to maintain his life and relationships. His fate takes a roll when he meets Tommy Flinn, an old friend of his father’s and also the top salesman where Blake works. He introduces Blake to 4 persons with varied backgrounds and work. As the story unfolds, life-changing l...