Tag Archives: Careers

The 4 fears that are holding you back in your career

You’ve heard this before. You know what’s coming. You know I’m going to talk to you about that special, secluded area of your life that you spend so much time in. That area of your life you understand, that you know so well. An area that you loathe to leave. I’m talking of course, aboutContinue reading “The 4 fears that are holding you back in your career”

Employers are giving way more money to new hires

Employers are giving way more money to new hires compared to their existing employees. This is pretty surprising considering the cost of replacing someone is high. Companies have to: Absorb hiring costs Search in a competitive market for talent Distract team members for another round of interviews Deal with onboarding costs and lack of productivityContinue reading “Employers are giving way more money to new hires”

Power is to be taken

A recent WSJ article gives great suggestions on how to gain power at work even when you have no leverage. What to do when you are judged on your team’s performance but you lack actual authority or resources? 3 ways to gain power: Build a strong network. How? Ask questions. Show respect, interest, and enthusiasm. Create positiveContinue reading “Power is to be taken”

Deep Work by Cal Newport: summary

We have a lot to do in our daily routines, but some people manage to do more. In this world, those who succeed to do more things daily, tend to thrive. Work well and be rewarded. Shallow and deep work A shallow one is when we do something in a mostly automatic rhythm, not concentratingContinue reading “Deep Work by Cal Newport: summary”

How to Win Friends Summary – by D. Carnegie (Book Summary)

As social animals, we crave acceptance from others. We don’t need everyone to like and accept us, but we do need some people to do so. That’s why we invest in friendships, participate in groups, and build relationships with our colleagues. While each of us excels in connecting with people in some ways, we struggleContinue reading “How to Win Friends Summary – by D. Carnegie (Book Summary)”

Find Meaning in Your Work

We all want to find meaning in our careers. This piece was inspired by a conversation I had recently with someone I have come to think of as a friend and they shared that the work they were doing did not bring them fulfilment, enjoyment, pleasure, happiness No one wants to spend time and energyContinue reading “Find Meaning in Your Work”

Stoicism

One of the main misconceptions is that philosophy is for the Oxbridge educated who wax poetic while drinking but I would argue that everyone is a philosopher. I state this, well, philosophy is the critical and systematic analysis of fundamental, ultimate, and very general problems. You have been doing it most of your life Stoicism,Continue reading “Stoicism”

Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker (book summary)

This book changed my ideology on sleep. Prior to this, I was drinking 2-3 cups of coffee a day (often expresses), getting into bed at 2 am and waking up at 7 am. I thought I was a warrior but in fact, I was a sleep-deprived zombie. The amount of time you sleep is likeContinue reading “Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker (book summary)”

How To Negotiate Your Salary During the Interview Process

If you’re not negotiating your salary properly, you’re leaving tons of money on the table. The money you could use to pay off debt, buy a house or take a trip to Dubai. Finding the courage to speak up about your salary and negotiating what you’re worth can be tough, it’s an absolute must. AContinue reading “How To Negotiate Your Salary During the Interview Process”