Srikumar Rao's Blog, page 9
May 26, 2023
Break Free!
“Break Free” is actually the title of a new book by Anu Morris. She used to be Anu Sundaram when she registered for my course, Creativity and Personal Mastery, at London Business School. Since then she has traveled far and deep down the rabbit hole opened up by the course. She has recently released her…
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May 22, 2023
Do YOU Want a Dolls’ House?
We just came back from ten days in the Netherlands. My wife has a fondness for flowers and tulips are at the top of her list. It was a warm, sunny day when we went to see the Keukenhof Gardens, and she was blown away by the endless variety and artistic arrangements. And then we…
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May 15, 2023
Cracking the Happiness Code with 3 Mind-Blowing Ideas | The Mindvalley Podcast | Ep #009
Are you setting a very low bar for yourself to live a happy life? Are you living in an illusion not aligned with your reality? Have you spent your entire life learning to be unhappy? In this captivating episode of The Mindvalley Show, we dive into an enlightening discussion with renowned thought leader Dr. Srikumar…
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Should I Tell, or Not?
Adversity frequently visits you as you travel through life. You break up with your boyfriend. Your wife has an affair with your best friend. Your daughter drops out of school to begin an in-depth exploration of controlled substances. You are depressed about your stagnant career. Financial worries abound. What do you do? Should you share…
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May 12, 2023
The best books that are spiritual dynamite
Dr. Rao has been influenced by great masters who belonged to different wisdom traditions. He has also spent a lifetime collecting books that transmit spiritual truths in simple, powerful and easily understandable ways. Here is a selection of five books that he classifies as ‘Spiritual Dynamite’. Many have found that these books have transformed their…
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May 7, 2023
How To Be Like A Little Child Again
In my last blog I mentioned that I would give you some tips on how to be like a little child again. My grandson Krish can be exuberantly happy for little reason. Or no reason. He sees the albino alligator in the aquarium at Lafayette and his eyes light up in wonder. As they do…
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April 30, 2023
Where, Oh Where, Did We Lose It?
I was playing with my grandson, Krish. He is a bundle of joy and a fount of inexhaustible energy, and he soon wore me out. I flopped on the sofa and said, “Tatha needs a rest.” “Tatha” means grandpa in Kannada, my native tongue. Krish was having none of it. “Play with me,” he insisted.…
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April 23, 2023
You Are A Control Freak!
I have taught dozens of classes at many top business schools and heard many complaints about toxic bosses. A common accusation is that the disliked superior is a micro-manager and far too controlling. Bright, freshly minted MBAs don’t want to be on a tight leash. They want freedom to demonstrate their capabilities and this ignoramus…
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April 14, 2023
It’s Just A Ride!
London is one of my favorite cities. I stayed there for months at a time when I was teaching at London Business School and, before the pandemic, visited at least four or five times a year. I have not been there since 2019 and I do miss it. I met Laurence Shorter, an ex-McKinsey consultant…
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April 7, 2023
A Dynamite Quote!
I was the opening speaker, last week, at the Legacy of Significance conference organized by Brian and Jean Brault. Brian is an entrepreneur and was at high organizational levels – including Global Chairman – of the Entrepreneur’s Organization. Jean has been involved in coaching for years and particularly loves working with the spouses and partners…
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