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Hack your way to Greatness : 7-Step Formula

May 6, 2016 by Ashwin Leave a Comment

Great Life

You want to be great?  Don’t be shy.  I can smell the truth.

There are various interpretations of greatness.  Here is my definition.

Greatness transcends when you can do what you like, the way you want, with ultimate dedication and connectedness – that can help you lead a life full of happiness.

There are four parts to this definition:

  • Independence or Autonomy
  • Mastery
  • Purpose in Life
  • Happiness

All play their due role in achieving greatness in life.

Let’s talk about 7 Simple but Powerful hacks in the post, to get you a step closer to Greatness. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Good Health, Good Life, Great Life, Greatness Guides Tagged With: achieve mastery, early mover, give away, good health, great life, happiness, happiness decisions, pursue mastery

3M for Happiness

November 2, 2015 by Ashwin Leave a Comment

Praying Buddha

Happiness is a state of mind.  We are constantly in a quest for happiness, while it lies calmly within us.  Let’s talk about the 3M’s that pave way for ultimate happiness! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Featured, Good Life, Meditation, Mindfulness, Minimalism Tagged With: happiness, meditation, mindfulness, minimalism

One Something

August 28, 2015 by Ashwin Leave a Comment

one_something

We strive for various things throughout our life.  On many occasions we are left with nothing but exhaustion.  Why can’t we focus on just “one something” that will make us happy? [Read more…]

Filed Under: Good Life Tagged With: focus, happiness, life, one something

The Art of Letting Go

July 18, 2015 by Ashwin Leave a Comment

Letting go

Letting something go is an art.  It cannot be learned in a day.  But with constant effort and determination, you can master it.  Let me emphasize this point with an illustration.

In some Asian countries following trick is used to catch monkeys.  A small hole is made in the coconut and the size of the hole is such that a monkey’s hand can enter when open but cannot exit when clenched.  They place a sweet inside this hole and keep the coconut in a suitable place.  The monkey, enticed by the sweet, puts his hand inside.  But he cannot take it out because his fist is clenched with the sweet.  A simple way to escape is to let go of the sweet, but very rarely a monkey does this.

So the trick lies in the ability to let go of the sweet, or your desire.  This is the shortcut to unconditional happiness.

Photo Credit: Flickr Creative Commons by epsos.de

Filed Under: Good Life, Self Development Tagged With: happiness, letting go