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Parth Sawhney

learning is not everything

Learning is just a part of the process of growing up. Yes, it’s important but it’s not everything. We need to keep practicing and implementing what we learn. Unless we facilitate the rendezvous between words and our life experiences, we won’t be able to truly internalize what

soothing others

Many times we go out of our way to soothe others. We want to make them feel better. But we don’t realize the hidden costs that we are paying when we go to any lengths to please people. We lose touch with our real selves. We make others feel

the creative well

As artists, we need to constantly put ourselves in different and new environments so that we soak in the insights and ideas around us. They enhance our perception of this world as we view the world from new angles. We need to consistently be in touch with things that inspire

the easy button

I have the ‘easy button’ that I got from Staples on my work desk. It reminds me that I need to find ways to make things easier for myself. Oftentimes, our mind complicates things and we overburden ourselves with our work tasks and other obligations. Things are not as difficult

the two pains

Not all pains are created equal. There are two types of pains: the good pain and the bad pain. The good one helps us grow; it makes us antifragile. It stretches us and in the process we become better and stronger. It pushes our boundaries and takes us to new

the one constant

The situations and circumstances around us will keep changing with time. This a given, there is no way around it. Nothing is permanent and we cannot fight change — change is constant. It’s naive to try and control other people and circumstances to adapt to our way of living. It

the value of tough times

Yes, life will punch us in the face when we’re riding the wave of success. No matter how wealthy or influential we become, there’s always a chance that we will hit rock bottom. Sometimes due to circumstances, sometimes due to bad luck and sometimes because of our own

the minimalist abundance

Abundance is not about seeking and acquiring more. It’s much easier to simply change our mind and our perspective. Often times, tapping into the abundance mindset is all about tinkering with our consumption. Some of us believe that we have a ‘need’ to consume more, because that is what

the paradox of extremity

Extremity can be both good and bad. On one hand it can get things moving and bring a significant change in our lives, on the other, it can wreak havoc and make our journey perilous and cause us unnecessary discomfort and pain. In contrast, moderation is always a sound strategy

channels of creativity

Creativity may require talent, but it’s habit that breathes life into it. We need to become aware of and appreciate our creative prowess as a human first, and nurture and protect it. We need to build an unwavering commitment towards its exploration and expansion. Creativity has many layers, and