by Mohammed Ali Vakil | Jun 9, 2020 | GTD
I had unwavering focus. Nothing could distract me. What normally would take me weeks, I can get done in an hour. My attention was so acute, I felt like I had the attentive power of Buddha himself. This is how I am studying on the last day just before an important...
by Mohammed Ali Vakil | Jun 3, 2020 | GTD
This is a common sight at Indian Railway stations. That’s how porters carry luggage from one’s car to their carriage. A participant at my last workshop shared a lovely analogy: “Imagine you’re travelling by train, you notice a passenger seated...
by Mohammed Ali Vakil | Mar 16, 2020 | Holacracy
Allow me to paint you a picture of 2 companies: Company A is a place where people come to work because they have to. They come in as late as they can and leave 10 minutes early. In between, they make themselves look busy, but in reality, they’re doing the bare...
by Mohammed Ali Vakil | Mar 11, 2020 | Holacracy
I discovered Nonviolent Communication (NVC) in 2015, and then Holacracy in 2016. At the time I didn’t see the similarities between the two. But after some deeper practice, I realized how complementary they are. If these practices are new to you, here are some quick...
by Mohammed Ali Vakil | Feb 26, 2020 | GTD
Imagine you’re in an amusement park with the most fantastic rides. Each ride offers you a thrilling experience. And you want to experience them all. But… you just have 30 mins. That’s time to enjoy only one. You’re not sure when you’re...
