I am starting this blog post by taking you back in time. Do you remember how we had “slam” books or “scrap” books during our school days? These were books where our friends and classmates would write about themselves and us. Most of the slam books had certain questions already printed on each page which … Continue reading When One Teaches, Two Learn
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What I Learnt from Driving
2023 has been a year of growth and new beginnings for me. Earlier this year, I learnt to drive a car, after putting it off for the longest time. There were a lot of apprehensions and self-doubt within me that led me to procrastinate from learning this essential life skill. And I finally went ahead … Continue reading What I Learnt from Driving
Forever A Student
At the beginning of this year, I qualified as a Chartered Accountant and with that, I turned into a Professional. I was no longer a student. After the initial joy of finally making it through this course, I felt a small voice in my head saying, “You are not a student anymore!” “But I don’t … Continue reading Forever A Student
Lessons Learnt While Doing CA
Hello readers! I am typing this blog post in the most beautiful location, Coorg - The Scotland of India. I’m here on vacation after answering my CA Final Exams. People who know me know I am pursuing a degree in Chartered Accountancy. But for the uninitiated, I am studying to become a Chartered Accountant (or … Continue reading Lessons Learnt While Doing CA
30+ Lessons I Would Teach My Younger Self
Never underestimate your capabilities. Do not compare your progress with somebody else’s. Celebrate the small achievements and milestones you reach. They matter. Never be over-confident. Confidence is essential but don’t let it go overboard. Do things to impress yourself, not for others. Do it because YOU like it. Your gut instincts are never wrong. Learn … Continue reading 30+ Lessons I Would Teach My Younger Self
Be Like A Tree.
Happy New Year 2022 to all! My family and I spent the last week of 2021 in Bangalore. This was one of the most relaxing and peaceful weeks of 2021 for me. The most delightful part of this vacation was going to the famed Cubbon Park. I only knew about the park from school and … Continue reading Be Like A Tree.
No is a Choice. Yes is a Responsibility.
If you have been reading my blog posts for a while now, you might have seen a lot of mentions of James Clear. He is the best-selling author of Atomic Habits. I find a lot of his writing filled to the brim with good advice and timeless wisdom. There are a lot of times his … Continue reading No is a Choice. Yes is a Responsibility.
Unlearn to Learn
Hello readers! From the moment we are born, we begin our journey of learning. From learning to move our bodies to sit up straight. From learning to stand on our own to walking. From learning our ABCs to studying difficult subjects. There is always something new to learn. It is a never-ending process. Great intellectuals, … Continue reading Unlearn to Learn
Those Were The Days
This blog post is the result of an overwhelming sense of nostalgia. We’ve all grown up now, taking on different roles and responsibilities. But the one thing we had in common was that we all started at the same level: school. Today’s blog post is all about how schools shape our minds and ultimately, our … Continue reading Those Were The Days
The Soulful Nib 