You’re Not Famous
You’re not famous, and that’s unlikely to change. More than 100 billion people have lived and died on Earth—really, how many of them were famous? So, why treat your hobbies like they’re for an audience that frankly does not exist?…
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Beyond the Box
Have you noticed lately how everyone seems to be becoming the same? It seems like everyone is watching the same entertainment channels, laughing at the same memes, traveling to the same places. It’s becoming increasingly rare to find people with…
You’re Not the First One
We are more often frightened than hurt, and we suffer more from imagination than from reality. Seneca (Roman Stoic philosopher) Have you ever felt stuck, or scared to leave a job that feels safe but unfulfilling? Or maybe the thought…
Passion’s Blueprint
Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive. Howard Thurman Have you ever found yourself completely absorbed…
Pilot of Your Life
Close your eyes for a moment and imagine you’re at the controls of a plane – the plane being your life. Now, as you open your eyes, ask yourself, ‘Am I really in the pilot’s seat?’ When you woke up…
What’s Your Keyword?
Yesterday, I was writing a blog on my website and I was about to hit ‘publish’ but there was one last thing to do, which was to choose the keyword. That one word that pulls the whole idea into focus…
Finish Lines Are Overrated Anyway
“O snail, Climb Mount Fuji, But slowly, slowly!” Kobayashi Issa This beautiful haiku captures the essence of the journey towards achieving meaningful, seemingly insurmountable goals with patience and perseverance. Imagine setting a target not just to achieve something great but…
What Is It To Be a Man?
Imagine standing high up, where buildings touch the sky, or racing into a building everyone else is running out of because you’re there to save lives. Think about going deep underground to dig out the minerals we all rely on…
The Myth of Work as the Sole Source of Meaning
Ever noticed how some jobs don’t get much love, but folks keep showing up day after day? Think about the folks who are out there before the sun’s even up, making sure our streets are clean, or the customer service…
How Our View Shapes Reality
“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” This timeless saying is more than just about aesthetics; it’s about how our perception shapes our reality. Picture a rose bush, blossoming with flowers and adorned with thorns. 1. The Romantic’s View: …
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You’re Not Famous
Garv Chawla
April 18, 2024
You’re not famous, and that’s unlikely to change. More than 100 billion people have
Beyond the Box
Garv Chawla
April 3, 2024
Have you noticed lately how everyone seems to be becoming the same? It seems