Arv' Musings

discussion

Friday Thought: Is That Your Idea?

Understanding why the idea feels important to you though is something you can look deeper into, as part of exploring the idea.

framework

The Hardware and Software of it

As the software improves, the outcomes improve. And then, you will see a spurt in the hardware improvement.

coaching

How to find the right direction for yourself

We are all searching for something. Deep down, something does not feel quite right. We know what brings us joy. But too often, a quick glimpse is all we can afford because there are a zillion things to do, and there's rarely a moment to pause.

coaching

Friday Thought: Write Less

In both these anecdotes, the outsiders do not get the import of what the protagonist is saying. Because it does not match the climactic moment.

dont quit

The Most Important Thing

Don't forget the power of compounding. Warren Buffet made 95% of his wealth in the last 15 or so years.

life

A wake-up call

I think we are all being pulled down a bad path. It is on each of us to reject it and fight the current. Swimming upstream is awfully hard. Or get out of this river and find another one.

rules

Friday Thought: Little Things Matter

Give them a fist-bump. The person next to you. That person working by themselves in the corner. You've seen them but neither of you have ever said a word to each other. But that's okay. But give them a fist-bump next time you see them showing up!

coaching

You never know what they are going through

You never know if the person in front of you spent all week at the hospital, taking care of their ailing parent. But they showed up. Because this is their "me" time. This is where they can switch off for a brief hour.

coaching

Against the Current

You need to start swimming against the current. You need to arm yourself for that swim by curating the barrage of information and snake oil around you.

quotes

Friday Thought: Relaxed Concentration

Finding Flow, or being in the zone is a heady feeling. Not while it is actually happening but later, when you reflect on it. Was that really you? And how do you do that again?!!?

sleep

Having difficulty falling asleep?

You take too long to fall asleep. You get anxious about falling asleep. You have difficulty staying asleep. If you are unable to fall asleep immediately, this is for you. And yes, falling asleep immediately is a skill you can learn and cultivate.

ArvTraining

Should you work out indoors or outdoors?

It's not for everyone but for those of us who enjoy getting out, who will take the pebble along with the smooth path, the grime and grind.

framework

Friday Thought: The Law of Inertia

It is not really laziness but when something is not yet our habit, going against the current is hard. And we give up and do something else that's easier. Which is to continue going down the path of least resistance.

coaching

on Streaks and Cycles

The problem is streaks are not sustainable. It is not their job to be sustainable. Their job is to shake you up, to get you out of your rut, to get you way past your comfort zone and then some.

coaching

Learn from yourself

Have you learned something fundamentally true about yourself from someone else? Something that you could not have come up with by steadfastly sitting with yourself and your organised thought? I seriously doubt it.

life

Friday Thought: Best Friends

You look at it on paper, it makes no sense. You want to be your best friend. You understand you better than most. You know all the great things you are doing. But yet, you behave like anything close to a friend.

daily9

How to not get any sugar cravings

the craving to have something sugary after a good meal. You just ate. You are rather full. You ate well. But still, there's this sugar craving. Why?!?!

discussion

Finding Balance and Pillaging the Earth

When you focus only on one aspect or metric, you lose sight of the whole picture. The past 100-ish years, from the Industrial Revolution, the human race has been caught up in its own bullshit and pillaging the planet and going forward. But is forward really forward?

quotes

Friday Thought: Making It Look Easy

You know how some people make things look so easy. They seem to have all the time in the world to socialise and party. They seem to have ample time to watch TV and the latest shows. And they are on point with their work as well.

diet

Why That Person's Miracle Diet Didn't Work for You

You are looking for something. You want social proof. The objective thinker, the "Show me the facts" person in you might not fall for it. But we all have moments of weakness and send that fellow away to the back room.

daily9

Measure the Effort

it is straightforward to recognise that it is a dumbed-down tool. A tool designed to solve a problem - sift through a large number of people and rank them. Then, put them into appropriate buckets.

dont quit

The Time Delay in Your Body and Why it is Useful

It takes a while to build momentum. And it takes a few days for results to show.And sometimes, it won't show for a couple of weeks too.

coaching

Student Story: Learn to Prioritise Yourself

Strength does not mean lifting stupid weights and being huge. Strength means both inner and outer strength. Be strong enough, and a lot of good things follow.

mindset

Friday Thought: Stupid Ideas

Sometimes, stupid ideas are stupid. But many times, follow your gut. Coz your stupid ideas might be genius.

diet

Even Magic Needs a Little Bit of Help

it is a ritual. It is a daily reminder that they are focusing on their health. Starting the day off with this is a great way to check-in with their mind and body.