by Arif Vakil | Mar 17, 2023 | Newsletter, Reflections, The Finishers Club
I hate stress, work, and overwhelm. Yet, I have to admit that when I don’t have work. I miss it. And you know what…so do you. Crushing workloads, crippling deadlines are the bane of existence. But gosh so is stillness, boredom and a life deprived of challenge &...
by Arif Vakil | Mar 8, 2023 | Newsletter, Reflections
noun (WORK) Definition: A repetitive ongoing task, that one has to grit through. Over and over again. To be successful. Be it finishing your salad. Dealing with tough HR issues. Waking up early to do your...
by Arif Vakil | Feb 14, 2023 | Newsletter, Reflections
“I’m so tired.“I’m knackered.“I’m pooped!”That’s how I talk to myself. Eyes heavy. Burden weighing on my shoulders. It’s a struggle to sit up and pay attention at a meeting or even to read & respond to email. That’s how I often feel...
by Mohammed Ali Vakil | Oct 25, 2015 | GTD, Newsletter
“Self esteem is the reputation we acquire with ourselves.” – Nathaniel Branden Picture this. There’s an important client meeting. It’s to present your company’s latest product. And your boss asks you to add the finishing touches to the presentation....
by Mohammed Ali Vakil | Aug 5, 2015 | Newsletter
“Your vision of where or what you want to be is the greatest asset you have!” – Paul Arden We have many goals over the course of our life. Some we achieve with perfection. Some fall from the bandwagon along the way, losing their importance and some stay elusive for...
by Arif Vakil | Jul 10, 2015 | Newsletter
‘You have got mail!’ Once upon a time, this simple line used to fill us with excitement and anticipation. The internet was young and the concept of almost real time communication was a huge paradigm shift from the days of the snail mail. Well, fast forward to 2015 and...
