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Suffering and Success are not Co-Related
I often see successful people discussing their struggles. It’s as if they’re justifying their success to society. They say, “I struggled, and that’s why I’m successful.” This gives the impression that struggle leads to success. But let me enlighten you – suffering and success are not correlated. Everyone suffers, but not everyone succeeds. Success happens…
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3 Essence of Attractive Man
What makes a man truly attractive? It’s not just about looks or charm.Here are three key qualities that define an attractive man. First, he is comfortable in his own skin. Confidence radiates from within. He knows who he is and embraces it. He doesn’t try to be someone else. Authenticity is magnetic. When a man…
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Optimist & Pessimist
When it comes to wealth, there’s a crucial balance between optimism and pessimism. Getting rich requires an optimistic mindset. Staying rich demands a touch of pessimism. Optimists see opportunities everywhere. They believe in growth and potential. This outlook drives them to take risks, start ventures, and invest in the future. Optimism fuels innovation and expansion.…
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Why didn’t you get the promotion you deserved?
It’s simple. You continue to focus on tasks where you excel. These tasks have brought you success so far. But they won’t get you promoted anymore. As you move higher up, the game changes. Leadership qualities become crucial. Completing all your tasks on time doesn’t make you a good leader. To get promoted, you need…
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Business 7: The Impact of Thoughtful Leadership
In the last post, we discussed how the prosperity of a leader ensures the prosperity of the workforce and how even a leaderless company can thrive if its employees are prosperous. Today, we delve into a critical aspect of leadership: humility. It is better to have no leader than to have a leader who lacks…
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Business 6: The Ripple Effect of Prosperity
In the last post, we discussed how prosperity can be gained. The prosperity of the CEO, founder, or director (the ruling authority) ensures the prosperity of people working in the company. For if a leader is prosperous, nature also helps in his/her prosperity. Even a rulerless company works well if its people are prosperous. That…
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Business 5: The Power of True Knowledge in Leadership
In the last post, we discussed how serving elders can help gain true knowledge. True knowledge helps those in power to discharge their duties more efficiently. The CEO or directors who understand their functions or duties well can govern better because they can control their activities judiciously. Consequently, they achieve prosperity. Those who control their…
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Business 4: The Wisdom of Serving Elders
The root of humility is in the service of the seniors—elderly or old persons. When one renders honest service to elders, one learns the worth of humility. By serving the old people (or elders), one gains true knowledge. Consider the story of Walmart founder Sam Walton. Even as Walmart grew into a retail giant, Walton…
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Business 3: The Power of Humble Feedback Management
Control over the senses—the feedback from people—is the root of a business’s welfare. The company should formulate its policies according to the feedback it receives from the people, with proper modification. The way to do this is through humility. Humility is the root of the control of senses of a company. When company authorities deal…
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Business 2: The Pillar of Financial Health
In the last post, we talked about dharma. The root of dharma is finance. A good financial health ensures the proper discharge of duties in a company. The company’s welfare is rooted in good finance. Take the example of Apple Inc. Under the leadership of Tim Cook, Apple has maintained an exceptionally strong financial position.…
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Business 1: The Role of Dharma in Corporate Success
Righteous conduct is the root of happiness. The company and its CEO/board of directors must know their dharma (proper duty) since all its functions bring happiness when done according to proper knowledge of dharma. Consider the story of Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft. When he took over the reins in 2014, Microsoft was seen…
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Mahabharata 30: The Creation of this Epic Tale
The ancient epic of Mahabharata, one of the world’s longest and most revered texts, was believed to have been composed in a tranquil village nestled deep within the Himalayas. This village, Mānā, situated beyond Badrināth along the Indo-Tibetan border, holds sacred caves integral to its origin. Vyāsa Gufā, a cave revered as the site where…
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