Tag: mindset
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The cat that burnt it’s tongue
How the past can build walls around the present Tenali Rama’s Cat I always loved the stories of Tenali Rama, the clever jester in the court of King Krishnadevaraya. His wit was unmatched, and every story carried a lesson long after the laughter faded. One day, the king decided to deal with the growing rat…
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Working Backwards: Turning Vision into Action
(This is part 2 of Begin with the end in mind blog, link follows below in the article) How starting from the finish line brings clarity to every step ahead Imagine starting every project by writing the headline for a press release announcing its success before you build a single feature. This is the essence…
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The Sculptor’s Secret: Begin with the End in Mind
The Sculptor’s Story Long ago, there lived a sculptor known across kingdoms for his ability to turn stone into life. One day, the king invited him to create a grand statue of himself to be unveiled during the royal festival. The sculptor accepted the challenge with quiet confidence. A massive block of rock was brought…
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Play the game, the Score will Follow
Working on the Game, Not the Scoreboard There’s a funny story of a father and son who go to watch a sports event. The son, who doesn’t know much about the game, depends on his father to explain what’s happening. The match begins, and while everyone’s eyes are on the players, the father keeps watching…
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The Pygmalion effect: How our expectations become creation
A few days back, I attended an evening get-together where a group of people were preparing for professional certifications. It wasn’t a typical training session. This one was about exploring the leadership potential in each of us. The mentors spoke to the students as if they had already cleared their exams. The energy in the…