Aruna Gobalan's Blog, page 22

Specialized Generalists: Be a Fox Instead Of a Hedgehog

What do foxes and hedgehogs have to do with skills and happiness? And while we're in the mood to ask questions, what (or who) on earth are specialized generalists? Trust me, it is worth knowing the answers to these questions. You'll see why... Let's start with a Greek parable. In the translated words of the Greek lyric poet […]

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Working In Sprints: Don’t Ignore This Powerful Personal Productivity Hack

I'd like to start this article on how to adopt a proven corporate productivity tool, "working in sprints," to fuel personal growth, with this disclaimer. If you have one (or both) of the items listed below, then this article may not be very useful to you:Unlimited resourcesUnlimited timeFor the rest of us, with time and resource […]

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The Power of Affirmations: A Skeptic’s View

After an hour of doomscrolling on my phone, I switched gears to doomscroll on Netflix, instead. That’s when I stopped to watch a documentary (mockumentary?) on the power of affirmations. I saw folks claiming to have transitioned from genuinely desperate situations—serious emotional, financial, or relationship troubles—into becoming happy, thriving individuals. They attributed the change in their […]

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Enough, Already: Stop Comparing Yourself To Others

The fastest, guaranteed way to go from being happy and contented to becoming miserable and gloomy is by comparing yourself to others. So why do we indulge in such comparisons, and how do we rid ourselves of this tendency? Let’s start with an incident from 1995—a bank robbery that led to a critical behavioral psychology lesson.Not […]

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How Habit-Streaks Can Help Change Your Life For Good

I’ve experimented with various techniques over the years to build good habits. Given I’m nowhere near perfection, let’s say not all methods worked well—the reviews are mixed. I’ve since then discovered the power of habit-streaks. It’s no wonder I’m a fan. I reckon you should be too. Hear me out…Allow me to bragI started the […]

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My Top Ten Books of The Year – 2020

Sometimes I wish I could lay down on the couch and read. For a few years. It's no secret I like to read. I used to be able to read anything and everything. And I'd usually persist to the end regardless of whether I liked the book or not—sunk cost fallacy in action. Sunk costs refer to […]

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How To Take Criticism Well. Also, How To Be A Good Critic

You may have many reasons for not pursuing your dreams and ambitions. Holding back for fear of criticism, though, is probably the dumbest of them all. Understanding how to take criticism well is a critical (pun intended) life skill. Read more to find out why. And while at it, why not learn how to be […]

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The Default Mode Network: The Hidden Key to a Calmer, Happier, Content You

What is nothingness? What does our brain do when it's actually not focused on something? Why does our mind wander, and why should we even care? The answer to all these questions is in your head — or, to be more specific, in your Default Mode Network.Neuroscientists businessNeuroscientists like to put people under fMRI scanners […]

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Get yourself out of a funk – your life isn’t going to launch itself

Do you feel like an unmotivated blob sometimes? I certainly do. I bet every one of us, even Jim Rohn, had his share of blue days. This article discusses seven ways on how you can get yourself out of a funk.Laziness: Being incredibly motivated to do nothingDecember is here. At least in the northern hemisphere, […]

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How To Get Good At Thinking On Our Feet

Why do we always think of the perfect comeback after the fact? What stops us from being the Smart Alecks we believe we are (in our minds)? Newsflash: We aren't as good at thinking on our feet as we’d like to be. This article has seven tips on how to change that.The Wrong GuyEver watched […]

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