Work

Your frame of thought depends on your exposure to various ideas. Not just any idea but ideas that add value to you and the people around you. And it shows. If that’s the case, you need to be purposive on what ideas you expose yourself to. Instead of mindlessly consuming information (that gets increasingly available… Read more

If you think you can be the best you in isolation, think again. Most people who excel in their craft are the ones who involve themselves in groups that challenge their assumptions and drive their productivity. I can remember how exciting it was to be with a team of thinkers. Just by spending time with… Read more

Yes, that’s right. And according to the World Health Organization, working long hours is killing hundreds of thousands of people a year in a worsening trend that may accelerate further due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But let’s be honest. If you are reading this and nodding your head about how long you’ve been spending hours in… Read more

If you wonder why going to work doesn’t seem as exhilarating as your first day, the reason might be the feeling you’re starting to make sense of. And that’s becoming a cog in the machine. That as you go to work every day, you feel like becoming less of a human. “Workers who feel they… Read more

If you’ve been in the workforce for quite a long time, the things you’re about to read might make you nod your head quite a few times. “People with strong connections in the workplace are more open to growth, are better colleagues, and are more resilient. They also get promoted faster. New hires who are… Read more

No matter how skillful you are, if no one pays attention to your work, even just one, the work you do may die on its own weight. Though this thought has been speaking to me when my freelancing gained momentum, it didn’t really impress me as much until I read this blog post entitled The… Read more