Category: Success
Why Do I Attract Losers? A Quiet Look at a Repeating Pattern
I should have asked this question a long time ago, but I didn’t. I assumed it was just a coincidence. I thought things would improve with time. They never did. I tried self-hypnosis, affirmations, and subliminal recordings. But the losers didn’t go away. Still, I didn’t lose hope. Things got worse, but I endured, thinking…
Tratak: Meaning, Practice, Benefits, and Responsible Approach
Tratak is an ancient yogic technique for developing concentration. We all recognize the value of sustained focus. People who can give their full attention to study, work, or a chosen pursuit tend to move forward with greater clarity than those whose efforts remain scattered. This article explores Tratak as a disciplined method of training attention.…
On Working With Attention, Not Against It
If you’re honest with yourself, the problem is not that you don’t care about your studies. You do. You sit down with genuine intention, open a book or a notebook, and tell yourself that this time you will stay with it. And yet, within minutes, your attention begins to slip. It wanders, resists, drifts—sometimes quietly,…
Taking Advantage of Kindness
Taking advantage of someone’s kindness. And… Admiring their help and generosity… are two different things. And it’s important to realize the difference between the two. So if you’ve been searching for a mentor and found one, make sure you make him feel valued. Be thankful that someone will spare time to guide and support you.…
How to Improve Your Spoken English
“How can I improve my spoken English, sir? Is there any hope for me? Or will I keep groping in the dark without any success?” One of my ex-students was sharing his heartache with me over the phone. He was disappointed. And rightly so. He had cleared two rounds of a job interview with a…