Rise of Tribes

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  • Resilience – The grit to show up!

    Resilience is the quiet strength that carries us through life’s storms. I remember a time when everything seemed to fall apart—my plans uprooted by unexpected challenges. Each morning, I forced myself to rise, even when hope felt thin.


    There is no guarantee that you won’t fall, it’s about how you pick yourself up when you are down and resume the walk with grace. Each of us have resilience in us but demonstrate it in varying intensity based on our coping mechanism, shaped by our experiences, threshold, etc. It is important to know that this is more about: facing setbacks with courage and adapting to change. With every small victory, our confidence grows.

    Today, I look back and realize those difficult days shaped me most. It was my resilience that ‘transformed obstacles’ into stepping stones, teaching me that perseverance and hope can light the way, even during the darkest moments.

  • Upskilling | Are you a pond or a flowing river?

    In today’s fast-changing work environment, upskilling isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a necessity. Investing in learning new skills empowers us to stay ahead, adapt to emerging technologies, and seize new opportunities. Whether it’s mastering a new software, developing leadership abilities, or exploring digital tools, continuous learning fuels both personal and professional growth.


    A classic analogy I can think of is a pond. Pond is the smallest water body, with stagnant water. It can dry up when subject to extreme conditions – becomes a breeding ground for different species.

    When you look at a flowing river, it takes with it different dirt, stones, sand and anything it comes in contact with. Though the currents pick these different aspects from one or more places, they also get rid of them during the flow of the river, probably gathers some valuables along the way. No one wants to swim against the currents, to take on the power of a flowing river in its gushing enormity.

    It is up to you to decide whether you want to be a pond, limited and restricted to what you already know/ have OR if you want to be a flowing river, open to picking up any challenge thrown at you, to keep marching forward.

  • What if I failed?

    Today’s post is a little longer than my usual but given the topic – I believe all of us can relate & would be willing to invest a few additional reading minutes.

    “What if I failed?” This is a question that each one of us has encountered on a regular basis. Fear of failure or perception of a ‘failed’ attempt or simply an attempt that ‘did not go as expected’. This ties in with my previous 2 posts on overthinking and procrastination as well, as they are part of the problem.

    That question lingered in my mind every time I stood at the edge of something new. When projects didn’t pan out, rapport with people not built, outcome of an assignment did not go as expected, disappointment was real and heavy.

    But gradually, I realized failure wasn’t an ending—it was a lesson, a detour that built resilience and sparked unexpected growth. Not to sound too preachy, but suggestion is to take each setback as a nudge to reflect, adapt, and try again, as we learn from the previous attempt.

    And knowing – IT IS OK TO FAIL. You learnt a new way of ‘how it wont work’ as Thomas A Edison said. (Sorry for the all-caps, there is no ‘Bold’ text option!)

    Below are some quotes that many of us have heard in this context. What is your favorite quote that helps you deal with a ‘Failed attempt’

    “Failure is success in progress.” — Albert Einstein

    “Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising every time we fail.” — Confucius

    “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” — Winston Churchill

    “If things are not failing, you are not innovating enough.” — Elon Musk

    “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” — Thomas A. Edison

    “If you’re not prepared to be wrong, you’ll never come up with anything original.” — Ken Robinson

  • Procrastination: Waiting or delaying on taking an action

    This is another buzzword doing the rounds. But unlike popular opinion, Procrastination isn’t always about laziness—it’s about avoidance. We delay tasks because they feel overwhelming, uncomfortable, or risky. Yet the longer we wait, the heavier they become.

    What’s the Fix?
    The key to overcoming procrastination is momentum. Small actions break inertia and create progress.

    3-Pointer:
    1. Procrastination stems from fear (failure, imperfection, judgment).
    2. Action reduces anxiety; delay amplifies it.
    3. Breaking tasks into micro-steps builds momentum.

    Practical Steps
    1. Start small: Write one sentence, send one email.
    2. Set deadlines: Self-imposed timelines create urgency.
    3. Reward progress: Celebrate small wins to reinforce action.

    In summary, Procrastination drains energy and opportunity. The fix is simple – act now, even if imperfect.

  • Have you been Overthinking lately?

    This is a buzzword that I have been hearing a lot in these last few weeks from my tribe.

    “Overthinking”

    The What? 
    Overthinking is the habit of dwelling excessively on thoughts, decisions, or possibilities. It traps the mind in #analysis without action, often leading to #stress and #indecision.

    At the start of 2026, I spent days agonizing over a decision that could’ve been made in minutes. By the time I finally acted, the #opportunity had already passed.

    That’s the trap of overthinking: it feels like #progress, but it’s really paralysis.
    #Clarity doesn’t come from endless analysis — it comes from taking the next step.

    So instead of asking “What if?”, try asking “What now?”.
    Small actions compound into big results.

    Progress > Perfection, every single time.

    #Mindset

  • I, Me, Myself

    We discussed change, reframing a problem statement, process, approach, style of Operating over the last few days.

    Today, I have a simple question: when was the last time you invested in #yourself ? No task, no objective, just plain self-care. In our daily hustle, we overlook this significant focus area – You (Me!)

    I am not talking about a #vacation, #spaday, #shopping (though all of these definitely count). Simple #moments like – Enjoying a cup of #coffee, a #calm walk (even if for 5 mins), just blankly staring out the window, etc.

    This is a long weekend for folks in India (and folks outside India – get into the Friday spirit!) – can you take out 5-10 mins, #mindfully for yourself? It can be a few moments, just for yourself. Enjoy the moment, feel the ‘aah’ in that.

    #selfcare

  • What is your style?

    We hear two words often used interchangeably (and incorrectly so), these days at our workplaces or outside of it. #Approach and #Process – What does each one mean?

    Process refers to a series of actions/ steps taken to achieve a particular end. 
    Approach refers to dealing with a situation in a certain way.

    It is important that we are cognizant of the fact that in our circle, we may have individuals whose style of operating may not be process oriented, but still get the work done. Hence, let us be cautious and ensure inclusive communication to refer to ‘way of work’ as ‘Approach’ instead of ‘Process’. Do you know what is your style of operating?

    There are broadly 3 Styles of operating:
    1. #Process oriented: While some of us may be process driven (to a point of being obsessed with structure)
    2. #Evolve as you move: These are individuals who figure out the sequence of getting stuff done as they move along. Not much of a pre-planning, nor are they too adhoc
    3. #Freewill or Free flow: These are the folks who operate on the fly, more adhoc in nature. They still get the job done, but don’t expect a plan or a structure / sequence. They have a way of getting it done.

    There is no right or wrong in what style you operate on. Your personality determines your style of work, hence no need to #challenge this or #contemplate your own style. It is important that each of you recognize the style in which you operate. This helps you understand why certain points trigger you, put you under pressure, whilst other instances may be a cakewalk, that you glide past.

    Which one is your #workstyle?

    #selfdiscovery#knowyourworth#triggers#efficiency#process#adhoc#leadershipjourney#Skilldify

  • Bringing Order to Chaos

    Firstly, thank you for sharing your do-different from today, and I look forward to hearing from many more! (on how you challenged the status quo during your day!)


    Last post was about making a change – as small as taking a new route, a different type of tea, etc. When we look at a change of a slightly larger #magnitude, possibly to bring an #impact to our own self, our team, our #circle of people – this needs a #method to madness.

    3 simple steps to get you started:
    1. Understanding the gap or issue that needs fixing
    2. What is the Current outcome (A) versus the Desired outcome (B)?
    3. Resources needed to get from A to B (People, skill, tool, time, etc?)

    Process and systems have always been close to me, so more on this in upcoming posts !

    #change #process #systemthinking #leadershipjourney #chaos

  • Challenging Status Quo

    Most often we tend to go through our day with muscle memory (almost on autopilot). At the workplace or outside, we have a set routine and it’s ‘comfortable’ following that routine, sometimes resulting in making us stay in our ‘comfort zone’. What we fail to understand is that the ‘comfort zone’ can soon become a #growth deterrent.

    I have consciously tried to change or challenge the status quo, many times even taking an unconventional approach to an objective at hand. (People working with me can vouch for this! 🙂 )

    ‘Challenging status quo’ may sound big, but can be as simple as taking a different route back home from work, trying a different tea when you take a break, walking up to someone to just say Hi, etc. This makes a difference as our brain gets a #refresh, helping it to open up new ideas and fresh perspectives.

    Try one new or different thing in a day, in 3 days you will see the difference it makes!

    #growthmindset #change #leadershipjourney

  • Have you tried ‘Reframing’ your problem statement

    Learning a new language, a new practice, new organization – these are some instances related to change and how we as individuals respond to a change. Learning a new language – always sounds daunting, atleast to the one who has been asked this question.

    Recently, when I visited my daughter’s school for a Science and Literature fair, I came across an interesting stall:

    • There were charts made by the students to help learn Kannada terms for daily activities, one with Kannada terms for pulses and basic grocery. The approach intrigued me.
    • Having validated the Kannada charts (since I know the language), I then moved on to the next chart, where they have applied this approach for Sanskrit this time – a language less known to me. This is where I could truly appreciate the ease this approach brought to a learner.

    What is easier? Asking someone – do you know Sanskrit or hearing them say Sanskrit names for dals, pulses and daily activities like walk, sit, stand? Same problem – but the problem statement reframed, to enable an easier resolution.

    Now, try to draw a parallel to something that you encounter as a daunting situation, or a difficult person to deal with, a situation that you feel stuck at. We often go in circles trying to figure out a resolution. This time, try to ‘reframe’ your problem statement. Watch the magic unfold, as you find reframing bring you closer to a resolution.

    Do share your experience with reframing here!