Failing to plan is planning to fail.” – Alan Lakein Planning is a crucial aspect of life, especially when it comes to your work life. It helps individuals to prioritize their tasks, allocate their time effectively, and ultimately achieve their goals...
Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon is a treasure trove of creativity and inspiration that emphasizes the power of copying. This is a good and easy read. This book encourages readers to embrace the art of imitation as a means of honing their craft...
பெரிய பெரிய ஆசை – 1 தமிழகத்தில் 234 சட்டமன்ற தொகுதிகள் உள்ளன. ஒவ்வொரு தொகுதியிலும் ஒரு பெரிய நூலகம். தமிழ்நாடானது 38 மாவட்டங்களையும் 234 சட்டமன்ற தொகுதிகளையும் கொண்டுள்ளது. மேலும் 4600 க்கும் மேற்பட்ட அரசாங்க நூலகங்களை உள்ளடக்கிய மாநிலமாகும்...
பெரிய பெரிய ஆசை -1 : பள்ளி வகுப்புகளில் பங்குச்சந்தை பற்றிய பாடங்கள். பங்குச் சந்தை சார்ந்த நிப்டி 50 இன்டெக்ஸ் போன்றவற்றைப் பற்றி வகுப்புகள். பள்ளி வகுப்புப் பாடங்கள் இன்றைய தமிழ் வகுப்புகளில் நாம் மாணவர்களுக்கு திருக்குறள், வாழ்க்கைக்கல்வி...
Ego is the Enemy, written by Ryan Holiday, is a thought-provoking read that delves into the negative effects of ego on our personal and professional lives. From his small ranch outside of Austin, TX, Ryan masterfully explores the ways in which our...
Thanks Michael Hyatt for recommending From Strength to Strength by Arthur C Brooks. This book talks about finding success, happiness, and deep purpose in the second half of our lives. The author starts with his encounter with a world-famous person...
The Government of Tamil Nadu recently announced the ‘Namma School‘ (நம்ம School) initiative, with the aim of sourcing support from Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and other donors to finance the construction of government schools. The...
Readers are Leaders, and every time you read, you learn something new. Thankful to all the authors who made 2022 memorable in terms of reading. Here is a summary of the books I read in 2022. Non-Violent Communication – Marshall B...
During the Christmas break, I went on a trip to Sabarimala in Kerala, India. I have been to Sabarimala a few times as a kid. It is refreshing to relive your childhood and visit that place again where you have been as a kid. And it happened last...
We had our DCKAP Homecoming event at the Kaldan Samudhra resort at Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. Our marketing team gifted me a book, Start with Why – by Simon Sinek. I was excited to receive the book from the team and started reading immediately...
Having read Walter Isaacson’s book on Steve Jobs and the Innovators, I decided to read his book on Einstein (His Life and Universe). Here are some of my learnings and notes from the book: Albert Einstein was born on March 14′ 1879 at...
Subtract is a good book written by Leidy Klotz. We always keep adding in life and do not subtract. To lead a healthy and good life subtracting should be a key part of the plan. However, the author also writes that it is not just about Subtraction...
I was preparing to speak at the DCKAP Summit in Los Angeles, CA, and Selvan D, our Director of Marketing, recommended that I read Only the Paranoid Survive, written by the former legendary CEO of Intel. Andy Grove, in his book, speaks about...
I recently read Deep Work by Cal Newport. I am thankful and glad that I read it and it helped reinforce my learnings. With the MAANG (meta, apple, amazon, Netflix and Google) companies around us, it is very difficult to do Deep Work. However...
I used to not like driving long distances. However, in the last few years, I have started enjoying drives which are about 3-4 hours. Recently, I was traveling on business to Franklin, Tennessee (which is near Nashville). Nashville is a great and...
Hokkien is a Chinese dialect. It was spoken in Singapore in addition to Mandarin. Lee Kuan Yew, the then Premier of Singapore, was not a big fan of this. They ran Speak Mandarin campaigns (instead of a Chinese dialect like Hokkien). All of Lee Kuan...
Aviation sector not only provides worldwide transportation network, but it is a crucial factor that affects business and tourism of any country. It is essential for promoting economic progress, especially in emerging nations. Globally, the air...
Nonviolent Communication (NVC), a book written by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg. NVC means you communicate with compassion. The author explains the four components of Nonviolent Communication. 1. Observations, 2. Feelings, 3. Needs, and 4. Request. It is...
