To do anything big requires courage. Courage requires getting out of your own way. Too often, the only thing holding us back is our own self. To overcome this obstacle, we need to figure out a way to ‘remove’ ourselves … Continue reading →

Some qualities of Flash Mob performers
A Flash Mob consists of a group of dancers who come together (seemingly impromptu) and start performing. What do these people share (in addition to an obvious love for dance)? They have all overcome the … Continue reading →

 
Jobs was a Buddhist by choice. His views on life, how to live it and how to keep things in perspective, reflects beliefs that many Buddhists would relate to.

One of Lao Tzu’s sayings:
To the mind that is still, the whole Universe surrenders…

In order for a mind to be still, a mind must be non-rushed. In order to be non-rushed, a mind must stay:

Non-Judgmental
Fear-Free (In the Present)

Non Judgmental Mind
A … Continue reading →

We fool ourselves into believing that we have so much to do. In reality, we have only ONE thing to do at any given time. And we need to do that with our full mind and body – full concentration. … Continue reading →

Mindfulness is the state most commonly associated with Buddhist schools of thought. If you have felt you are in the zone – i.e. working with full concentration to the complete oblivion of all else, chances are you have experienced mindfulness. … Continue reading →

The Two Selves
There are essentially two selves – the outer self – the one that wants things and wants to shape the world to obtain those things. And the inner self, which is quieter and which wants nothing but the … Continue reading →

In the end, only kindness matters. Anyone can get results by screaming and yelling – especially if they hold a power position. The ‘yelled at’ people respond to the yeller’s position – not the meanness. The ‘yeller’ (person in the … Continue reading →

In computer programming, one encounters a programming paradigm called event-driven programming. The premise is that the computer program ‘listens’ for ‘events’ and responds accordingly.
The gist of Buddhism is to ‘let go’ of any hard and fast … Continue reading →

Some seek wealth, others fame. Whatever goal drives you, it is bound to come at a cost. The cost is that of your peace of mind. One may argue ‘No pain, no gain’ – and that some amount of stress … Continue reading →