Self Management

Practical tips for self management, file structure, code structure, time management, planning, execution and quality assurance etc

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Agility Is Just Like Google Maps: Quick, Calm, Adaptive

Have you ever noticed how Google Maps reroutes within seconds when we take a wrong turn? It doesn’t panic. It doesn’t blame. It doesn’t say, “You messed up.” Instead, it simply recalculates and gives us a new path to reach our destination. Now compare that with how we often handle mistakes in our lives or …

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Turning Life’s Challenges into Opportunities

Life is unpredictable. No matter how carefully we plan, it has a way of surprising us with unexpected turns. Sometimes those surprises come in the form of joy, success, and growth. Other times, they appear as difficulties, heartbreak, or struggles that leave us questioning our path. But as the wise saying goes: “No matter what …

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Productivity is Not Multitasking, It’s Balance

A Note to Young Professionals: Focus First, Flex Later When you’re starting your career, it’s tempting to believe that multitasking is the ultimate superpower. I remember in my early IT career, I used to juggle coding, replying to emails, attending calls, and preparing documents—all at the same time. It felt like I was productive, but …

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Giving Examples vs. Being an Example

In life and leadership, people often focus on giving examples. We narrate stories, share case studies, and quote others to inspire or teach. But the real power lies in being an example — when your actions, values, and consistency silently influence others without a word spoken. The Difference People may forget the examples you share, …

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Life’s Three Currencies, and the Art of Swapping Them

The Three Currencies of Life: Knowledge, Time, and Money, and How to Use Them Wisely There’s a timeless principle worth remembering: You have three currencies in life: When you need one, use the other two to get it. Mastering this exchange can help in decision-making, problem-solving, and long-term planning. 1. When to Use Knowledge + …

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How Mentors Empower Teamwork and Drive Collective Success

In every successful team, beyond tools and processes, there’s something deeper at play: the quality of relationships, trust, and a growth mindset within the group. One key ingredient that often goes unnoticed in building high-performing teams is the presence of mentors, not just as external advisors but as internal influencers who guide, nurture, and empower …

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Identify Mentor-Friends and Uplifting People in Your Circle

In every stage of life—whether personal or professional—we all crave connection, guidance, and growth. But not everyone around us offers the kind of energy that lifts us higher. That’s why it’s essential to identify and invest in people who inspire you to become your best self. Sometimes, these people are official mentors. Other times, they’re …

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Right Person, at the Right Time, to Do the Right Actions – and Wait for the Right Results

In a world driven by speed, instant gratification, and quick fixes, it’s easy to forget that meaningful results are rarely accidental or rushed. Success in personal life, leadership, business, or community impact often follows a rhythm—one that aligns the right person, the right timing, the right actions, and above all, patience to wait for the …

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Bookmark Your Motivation: How to Capture and Reuse What Inspires You

In our fast-paced lives, motivation can feel like a fleeting emotion—strong one moment and gone the next. But what if we treated motivation like a personal library? A place where we bookmark moments, experiences, and sources of inspiration, so we can revisit them when our spirits need a lift? Let’s explore how to identify, bookmark, …

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