In the early days of Facebook’s history, when the social media giant was navigating choppy waters, Mark Zuckerberg found himself at a crossroads. The pressures of success, coupled with mounting challenges, had created a rough patch for the young entrepreneur. It was during this critical juncture that he decided to seek guidance from Steve Jobs,...
“Don’t be encumbered by history, go off and do something wonderful.” – Robert Noyce Robert Noyce hailed as the Thomas Edison and Henry Ford of Silicon Valley, was a brilliant inventor, a seasoned entrepreneur, and a fearless risk-taker who flew his own jets and skied mountains that could only be reached by helicopter. He co-invented...
Great leadership, like great design, is born from empathy. It is not about imposing solutions but about uncovering possibilities. Leadership is often defined by the ability to make decisions, but truly great leadership lies in the ability to design the way forward, not just decide it. Design Thinking brings a structured yet flexible approach to...
“See the beauty in science, embrace the wonders of exploration, and remember that the future lies in your hands. May your curiosity and innovation shape a brighter tomorrow.” – Dr. Vikram Sarabhai In the early lives of two extraordinary individuals, Dr. Vikram Sarabhai and Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, destiny wove a story that would not...
For nearly three decades, two towering figures of the business world, Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, have maintained a friendship that surpasses wealth and success. Whenever they get together, Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, admits, “I feel like a kid in a candy store.” This is not just a testament to their camaraderie but...
The caged bird sings with a fearful trill of things unknown but longed for still and his tune is heard on the distant hill for the caged bird sings of freedom. Oprah said, “Meeting Maya on those pages was like meeting myself in full,” when she read Maya Angelou’s ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird...
“Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give.” — Eleanor Roosevelt Eleanor Roosevelt’s words have echoed through the halls of history, carrying a timeless message of guidance and wisdom for the youth. A trailblazer, diplomat,...
In the sprawling ancient city of Takshashila, where knowledge flowed like the gentlest of streams, the words of Chanakya’s profound wisdom echoed through the corridors of time. Within these venerable walls, scholars, philosophers, and seekers of wisdom gathered to quench their thirst for learning. It was amidst this vibrant blend of intellect that the fateful...
“A spiritual mentor should not instruct his disciple openly but should use hints and suggestions to bring about change in his thought and behavior.” — Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya This profound phrase captures the heart of the mentor-mentee connection between Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya, the famed Sufi saint, and Amir Khusro, the illustrious poet and musician. Their...
“I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think.” ― Socrates These words, spoken by the venerable philosopher Socrates, encapsulate a guiding principle that transcends time, a philosophy that laid the foundation for one of history’s most profound mentor-mentee relationships. Mentorship has long been a cornerstone of intellectual and personal growth, shaping the...
