“Plans are nothing; planning is everything.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower Introduction When we decide to construct a house, the first thing is planning. What kind of home do we want to construct, when we want to construct, where we want to construct, how much the investment will be and many more relevant questions. Once we are ready with the answers, it is easier to go ahead and construct it.
“Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.” – Peter F. Drucker Introduction We often spend weeks planning a vacation. We carefully choose restaurants for special dinners. And we eagerly wait for weekends to binge-watch our favourite shows. But how often do we pause to plan things that truly shape our lives—like our relationships with family, children, and partners? Or our financial future, retirement, and long-term goals? When
In today’s world, most people expect something in return for what they do. Whether it’s kindness, help, or even love, we often keep a mental note—“I did this for them, so they should do something for me.” But what if we chose to live differently? Let’s look at a lighthouse. A lighthouse stands tall in the sea, far away from people. It faces strong winds, storms, and calm days too.
“You cannot solve a crisis without treating it as a crisis. We need to treat sustainability as a business priority—not public relations.” – Greta Thunberg Introduction When we buy white goods like a TV, refrigerator, or air conditioner, we usually choose ones with a 5-star energy rating to save electricity. Similarly, while buying a car, we look at safety features like crash test ratings. In the same way, when booking
The Story of the Baby Elephant In a village, baby elephants were tied with a small rope to a wooden stake. They didn’t even try to break free. When someone asked the trainer why such a strong animal didn’t escape, the trainer replied: “When they are very young, we tie them with the same rope, and they aren’t strong enough to break free. Over time, they stop trying. They grow