Parth Sawhney
the lessons we can learn from “tumbbad”
Tumbbad (2018), directed by Rahi Anil Barve and Adesh Prasad, is an Indian horror-fantasy film that masterfully combines mythology with a cautionary tale about greed, ambition, and the consequences of human desires. The narrative is steeped in folklore, centering on the cursed village of Tumbbad and the search for a
the wisdom of passive investing
In the intricate world of finance, a counterintuitive truth has emerged: simplicity often outperforms complexity when it comes to investment strategies. This insight forms the foundation of passive investing, an approach that has gained significant traction in recent decades. By embracing index funds and resisting the urge to actively beat
accepting the perpetual nature of relationship challenges
In the realm of human relationships, we often find ourselves caught in a peculiar illusion. We tend to view the turbulence and difficulties we encounter as temporary roadblocks, mere bumps on the road to an imagined state of perpetual harmony. This perspective leads us to engage in what can be
50 remarkable Jim Rohn quotes to elevate your game
Jim Rohn was an incredible force in the personal development world. Through his work, he nudged everyone to ignite their dormant potential and expand their horizons, both in personal and professional realms. When he passed away 15 years back in 2009, he left a priceless gift for all of us:
the myth of the quick fix: why discipline trumps life hacks
In our age of instant gratification, we're constantly bombarded with promises of shortcuts to success. "10X your productivity with this one weird trick!" "Get six-pack abs in just two weeks!" "Learn a language while you sleep!" These seductive pitches tap into our
choosing extreme ownership over denial
the path to liberation: the quest for “what next?”
What is the fruit of these teachings? Only the most beautiful and proper harvest of the truly educated—tranquility, fearlessness, and freedom. We should not trust the masses who say only the free can be educated, but rather the lovers of wisdom who say that only the educated are free.
Ganesh Chaturthi: celebrating the Elephant-Headed God of new beginnings
“The significance of Ganesh is that he is supposed to remove all obstacles. This does not mean that he is going to come and take away all your obstacles. Ganesh has a big head. They removed his small head and put a big head on him. He is supposed to
the stoic path: a journey of consistent practice and training
“That’s why the philosophers warn us not to be satisfied with mere learning, but to add practice and then training. For as time passes we forget what we learned and end up doing the opposite, and hold opinions the opposite of what we should.”
— Epictetus, Discourses, 2.9.13-14