Category: Business
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Why Paulo Coelho wrote “The Alchemist” and 5 lessons to learn from it.
Have you heard of “The Alchemist”. You might have read this book and for those who didn’t… It’s simply a work of art. This book has sold 150 million copies and been translated into over 67 languages! (Fun Fact! It holds the Guiness World Record for the most translated book by a living author.) To…
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Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution and how it’s applicable in business.
Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution is a revolutionary idea that has transformed the way we understand the world around us. This theory suggests that all living organisms share a common ancestor and have evolved over time due to changes in their environment. Darwin’s Theory of Evolution is based on the…
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Everything you need to know about Rajendra Chola.
Who was Rajendra Chola? Rajendra Chola I was a renowned emperor of the Chola dynasty in southern India. His rule, which extended from 1014 to 1044 AD, marked the zenith of the dynasty, which we now call the Golden Age. He is known for his naval expeditions to various regions, including the Malay Peninsula, Sri…
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A brief explanation of Attribution Error.
What is Attribution Error? Attribution error is when people mistakenly attribute an event or outcome to a specific factor or person. This can lead to faulty conclusions and decisions. For example, let’s imagine a CEO sees an employee arriving late at work. He would blame the employee for not being punctual, as any average person…
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Commander’s Intent and why it’s better than Micromanaging.
What is Commander’s Intent? Hey there! Let’s talk about commander’s intent and how it can transform the way we work. First, let’s understand its counterpart – micromanagement. You may have experienced it firsthand; it’s like a dark cloud hanging over a worker’s head. Imagine being a skilled professional, only to have someone else hover over…
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What is power? Which is better, influence or force?
What is power? Power can be defined as the ability to influence other people in a positive or negative way. There are two ways through which this can be accomplished: through force or through influence. Force can be used to coerce others into doing something, while influence can be used to persuade others to do…
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The Challenge of Letting Go in Goal Pursuits.
The unpleasant side of your goals: Goals are really useful. It brings purpose to what you are doing. It also motivates you to accomplish more than what you would have accomplished doing it casually. Take for example, a simple thing such as art. You could do it for fun, nothing wrong with that. But you…
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My Experience in India’s Heart of Winter.
My journey to Srinagar began when we left home at 2pm. We arrived at the airport an hour later, breezed through check-ins and security, and relaxed in a cozy cafe. I sipped on a refreshing cooler, while my parents enjoyed tea, and my siblings also indulged in coolers. Soon, we boarded the plane. With music…
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My Goals for JFM 2024.
These are my current goals for JFM. The quarter of January, Febuary and March. Let’s start with what I want to study. First of all I would like to continue studying Chola History, reading and learning “personal MBA”, learning guitar, learning Tamil and learning Mathematics. What are my goals in each of these subjects? Chola…
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How to find out your core desires and achieve them.
All of us harbor desires, whether it’s accumulating a million dollars or acquiring the latest gadget. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself why you want these things? Our answers are often vague, leaving us unsure of our true motivations. That’s where the 5-Fold Why technique comes in.5-Fold Why The 5-Fold Why is a…