Dance like nobody is watching, write like nobody is reading. — It’s a gloomy Monday. I got into my writing chair and I could feel it. Not the burst of ideas coming into my mind. Instead, their lack thereof. I like the balmy sunny weather of the tropics. After all, I am from India. Even with daylight savings and time springing…

I have good news, but first, let’s unwrap this one idiosyncrasy. — A few days ago, it dawned on me that I loved being a mediocre writer. It took me a few weeks and several rejections from publications to realize that it was in fact me, not them. At first, it was a gut punch. Am I really getting rejected from publications…

Earning $ is a by-product but don’t mistake it for the end goal. — I am back in my writing chair but today feels a bit different. I am more restless than usual and I am a bit edgy, distracted, and flipping tabs. Maybe it’s seasonal affective disorder. Maybe it’s something else. No. I am sure, it’s something else. My inbox is flooded. I…

There’s a way to find joy in the online world of content chaos. Imagine it is 2024 and you are still sitting in your writing chair. You’re glad that 2023 turned out to be a true test of your writing skills. What did you do differently this time that made…

It doesn’t need to be black or white. — Most productivity gurus out there are scamming you. They are scamming you by posting on social media accounts about how you should do social media cleanses and detox by deleting these apps. How hypocritical is that? I should learn from an Instagram influencer about how bad Instagram is for me…

Tell yourself, "Imposter syndrome is just a sign of growth." — I've been reading more about how successful entrepreneurs, founders, content creators, and solo business owners get out of their own way. It is an energy I am channeling in 2023. "Doubt is only removed by action." It was humbling to know that even Alex Lieberman, cofounder of Morning Brew, feels…

Instead of waiting for easy, they handle hard better — “Once I finish my Grade 10 exams it will be great.” “If only I get into this particular college, my life is set.” “I must have that first job straight out of college, and then it will get easier.” Think about it, we’ve all led our life in some way…

It cannot be learned or taught, but it can be practiced daily — There is so much more to entrepreneurship than what we see founders sharing on their social media. It’s only in the past few years that founders have started talking openly about the behind-the-scenes, sleepless nights, self-doubt, and the constant mental battle we call imposter syndrome. Not that I knew any…

Think one step beyond how you solve your customer’s problem. — When I say “New York” what comes to mind? Most likely it makes you think of a concrete jungle, fast-paced where you’re in a melting pot of over 8 million people, yet maybe feel most disconnected from others. By disconnected I don’t mean offline or out of touch. We all…