Meet Emily, a college sophomore who can’t make it home for Christmas. While she’s thriving academically and socially, this holiday season leaves her feeling homesick. But a care package from her family becomes more than just a box of goodies—it’s a lifeline to her traditions and stories, helping her cross the borders of time and…
A few weeks ago, I wrote about “Quiet Quitting,” a situation in which an employee feels that the best option is to pull back on work availability. However, in the dynamic realm of the workplace, interactions are nuanced, and not all tactics are overt. Enter “quiet firing,” a subtle yet impactful strategy that affects employees…
Discover the concept of “quiet quitting” in the domain of career and workplace dynamics. Explore the ethics, reasons, and empowering strategies to navigate this phase while embracing intrinsic worth and seeking new possibilities for growth.
Unveil the intricate interplay between your actions and the interconnected world around you with our “Know Your Beehive” manual excerpt. Explore how choices within different levels of influence, from self to global, can shape lives and foster a harmonious existence. Embrace the wisdom of cosmopolitanism and stoicism as you navigate the complexities of goodness and badness, and embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and interconnectedness.
Discover the delicate dance between ambition and contentment in this thought-provoking blog post. Explore the opposite of ambition, learn how to strike a balance, and uncover the path to lasting fulfillment.
Have you ever felt the burning desire for more in your life? Whether it’s personal growth, professional success, or simply seeking new experiences, the yearning for progress is an inherent part of the human spirit. However, when we express this desire as “I want more,” it often gets misinterpreted. Some perceive it as a sign…
Back when I had a long commute, I heard a podcast guest make a reference in passing to Lao Tsu’s principle of letting the dirt settle in your mud puddle.” Although it was quite relevant to the topic of the episode, neither the guest nor the host said anything more about it, leaving me to…
Imagine the astonishment of someone born in the year 1950 suddenly waking up in the year 2020. The experience of time travel alone would be mind-boggling, but what truly awaits this person is a world transformed beyond recognition. Not only has technology advanced by leaps and bounds, but society itself has undergone numerous profound changes….
In this fast-paced world, travel has become an essential part of our lives, from business trips to family vacations. Yet, packing can often be a stressful and overwhelming experience. The key to stress-free and easy travel is in the preparation, especially when it comes to packing. When it comes to preparing for travel, I’m a…
Have you ever found yourself agreeing to take on a project or attend an event you had no interest in because you didn’t want to disappoint someone? Or perhaps you said “yes” to another work assignment when you were already overloaded with tasks. We often struggle with saying “no” even when we know that it…
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