I remember having all sorts of career aspirations when I was growing up. They were largely informed by what I saw on TV and who my ‘idols’ were. One of them was a very popular news anchor, hence that was one of the aspirations I had which was a much better alternative than wanting to be a pop star when I was a pre-teen thanks … Continue reading Our Careers are Always a Work in Progress
Every other person wants to be an entrepreneur or claims to be one. Start-ups pursue billion-dollar valuations, but as this article here shows, not many are able to pull the mythical ‘unicorn’ out of a hat. In fact, the majority are better at pulling the ‘disappearing act’. As I was reading this particular article, I couldn’t help but ponder, ‘what is true entrepreneurship and innovation’? Having once … Continue reading What is true entrepreneurship and innovation?
We all have our days, failures, sadness, and pain that we go through, and we have different ways to dealing and coping with them. Sometimes I write poems and take pictures … (picture was taken by me and belongs to me) Forged By Fire In the shadows, she tries to navigate. Finding the pieces to her fate. Darkness looms, darkness lurks. But it does have … Continue reading When you need a lift…
“Grit is a distinct combination of passion, resilience, determination, and focus that allows a person to maintain the discipline and optimism to persevere in their goals even in the face of discomfort, rejection, and a lack of visible progress for years, or even decades.” There are many articles out there that have identified that the one trait that almost guarantees success is ‘Grit’ or some … Continue reading Forget balls. Grow some Grit.
The Confluence Of Life 