Personal development

Sameer Gudhate presents the Book Review of The Power of Leadership Mindset & Skills by Sanjay Verma

Leadership is one of those things we all talk about but often struggle to define. What truly separates a great leader from a good manager? Is it natural talent, years of experience, or a mindset that can be cultivated? Sanjay Verma’s The Power of Leadership Mindset & Skills takes on these questions with a fresh perspective, making leadership accessible to everyone willing to embrace the challenge....

To the elder daughter!Hello, from an elder daughter to all the elder daughter’s.Being an elder daughter is a journey filled with love, responsibility, and unspoken strength. From the moment you step into the world, you become the guiding light for your siblings, the one who holds everything together, even when life gets tough. You may not always hear it, but your presence means the world to your f...

Sameer Gudhate presents the Book Review of Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

Few books have stood the test of time in the realm of success literature quite like Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. First published in 1937, this self-improvement classic has influenced millions, from aspiring entrepreneurs to seasoned business leaders. Hill’s mission was simple yet ambitious: to uncover the secrets of the world’s wealthiest and most successful individuals, including Andrew ...

Make it personal

Switch to personal pronouns when writing. Change the we to I. Change the ours to my. Talk about yourself. Rid yourself of the responsibility to talk about others.Keep it simple. Don’t generalize. There is enough to talk just about you. No need to make it about everyone else. About you is interesting. About everyone is boring. Instead of saying our life, say my life.

Sameer Gudhate presents the Book Review of Your Passport to HMT: 3 Pillars of a Great Life by Prakash Shah

Alright, let's dive into \Your Passport to HMT: 3 Pillars of a Great Life\ by Prakash Shah. You know, we all have those moments where we look around and think, \Is this it?\ We're chasing something, but what exactly? It's like trying to juggle three balls: health, money, and time. And let's be real, most of us drop at least one, right? This book aims to change that, especially for students who hav...

Malti

Audio versionI sat at a corner table in a small cafe, listening to everything Malti told me.We talked for hours, and when we left, she had that sense of relief, which I wanted to see at the end. Sometimes, it is hard for me to feel what she goes through, but as a human and her close friend, I come very close to how difficult it is for her.Malti has been my neighbour since we were around 6 years ol...

Sameer Gudhate presents the Book Review of Echoes of the Past by Uma Yoganand

Life is often a patchwork of ordinary moments strung together with perseverance, hope, and grit. It’s easy to forget that extraordinary people are often ordinary people who refuse to give up. In Echoes of the Past, Uma Yoganand beautifully reminds us of this universal truth, capturing the lives of everyday heroes who chase their dreams despite the challenges life throws their way.This collection o...

Sameer Gudhate presents the Book Review of Mindful March Mantras by Dr. Geetha Kariappa

Have you ever had one of those moments where you act on impulse and later wish you had just taken a breath, paused, and thought it through? We’ve all been there. Life moves so fast that we often forget to slow down and reflect. Mindful March Mantras by Dr. Geetha Kariappa is one of those rare books that gently nudges you to do just that—pause, reflect, and grow.Dr. Kariappa, an insightful writer a...

Sameer Gudhate presents the Book Review of People-Powered Startups by Saurabh Nigam

Building a startup is like assembling a jigsaw puzzle with a million moving pieces. You have the big idea, the drive, the funding (hopefully), and the market—but what about the people? Often, the human side of startups is treated as an afterthought, something to figure out once the product is ready. That’s precisely where People-Powered Startups by Saurabh Nigam steps in.With over fifteen years of...

Sameer Gudhate presents the Book Review of The World of Tagore by Debapriya Ghosh

 There are books that entertain, books that inform, and then there are books that transport you to another world entirely—The World of Tagore does just that. I still remember the first time I heard a Tagore story. It wasn’t from a book, but from a Bengali friend who narrated Kabuliwala on a humid summer evening, his voice carrying the weight of nostalgia. Though I didn’t understand every nuance th...