We have all grown up listening to these proverbs.

It’s high time we revisit some of them to reflect the changed realities of time.

I took a stab at a few of them.

Honesty is the best policy

Honesty is an excruciatingly painful, long-drawn and brutal policy

A picture is worth a thousand words

And yet, we need captions

Beggars can’t be choosers

Yet, they choose alms over pity

A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.

And worth nothing if you are a vegan — so consider your choices wisely

All good things come to an end

If that’s true, we should take action on climate change right now. This planet won’t last forever.

Actions speak louder than words

Yet, most people prefer to stab you with their words than pick an ugly fight.

The best things in life are free

True…

Don't Be Too Afraid To Fall

You’d not be able to articulate your problems, you may not comprehend the other person or follow a discussion, you may have to eat your words because you didn’t think it through. But it’s alright. You will be better the next time and the time after that.

If you are too scared to make mistakes, you won’t be able to explore new opportunities — present to someone, learn a new course, or use an alternative approach. Seize every opportunity.

Unlike my seniors at work who can maneuver their way out of a tough conversation…

Consistency will not get you a million followers. Improvement in your writing quality will.

I come across at least one article every day where a writer recommends showing up consistently. Agreed. Consistency will help you hone your writing skill-set and create credibility.

But then they reason saying you need to write every day because your readers are looking out for your writing. I respectfully disagree. Readers are looking for good content — they don’t care about you as a writer. As long as they see content in their feed that makes them click, they keep coming back. …

Coaching is the best way to develop oneself

When you coach someone, you learn a lot about your own capabilities —

• Do you create a safe space for your coachee to approach you freely with their problems?
• Do you listen to their woes or are eager to share every trick of the trade with them?
• Do you alter your coaching based on their needs and level of expertise?
• Do you hand-hold them every step of the way or are you a silent spectator as they choose their path?
• Are you patient with them when they trip-up or do you get…

If there’s only one thing you can wear, choose to wear a smile

There is nothing more beautiful than a genuine smile. It can make wrinkles disappear, soften the blow, and make hearts melt.

Smile is a powerful tool. It opens the door to kindness in your heart. It helps people to be more carefree. It rekindles flames where once there was darkness. It heals the deepest of wounds. It reveals your sensual, beautiful self to the world.

This valentine’s day spread more smiles and worry less.

On that note, I will leave you with the lyrics of this beautiful…

There is so much free stuff lying around that you never need to pay to get started.

I am inundated with the amount of information I come across on medium on how to excel on Medium — people have created so many toolkits — how-to guides, checklists, e-books, newsletters, substack content, learning courses, email templates, podcasts and others. The best part is it is all free and you don’t have to pay a dime.

If you want to grow your email subscriber base, all you need to do is follow these 3 steps and you can get started

a) Read…

The one self-destructing thing that prevents you from exploiting your full potential

An idea should trigger a barrage of questions in your mind.

The questions should pick your curiosity and lead you to finding answers.

Those answers would define who you are as a person — a leader or just a follower.

A leader is the person who is a self-starter. A little inkling is enough to spark a million ideas in a leader’s mind. A leader need not be told exactly what is to be done and how. They find their way. Good leaders sometimes find better ways. People…

How To Find Best Content Online ?

Quality is subjective, but what adds most value to your life is what matters.

Here are eight tips to find the best content on internet in the area of your interest.

1. Algorithms do the job for you if you are following the right people — follow the best in class in the category of your choice. If you are into politics but you do not follow any of the late-night shows, you aren’t really getting quality content.
2. Limit the time you spend on any platform — the first10 to 15 minutes is more…