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“Die With Zero” Review: Balancing Money, Memories, and Life’s Peaks

Confession time: I'm someone who often finds it difficult to spend on myself, unless it involves trekking gear or a solo travel adventure. Even then, I'm the first to opt for the budget hostel over a swanky hotel. So, when I picked up Die With Zero by Bill Perkins, I was ready for a clash of my frugal instincts with its bold propositions. This book presents a compelling viewpoint on how we handle our finances across the span of our lifetimes. The essence? Spend your money to enrich your life with experiences, because you can't take it with …

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The Unexpected Journey of Healing

Life has a funny way of teaching us lessons that we'd rather not learn firsthand. Like many of you, I've had my share of moments that demanded a little more than just bandaging up and moving on. It's been about navigating the tricky terrain of recovery, where the path isn't just uphill—it's unpredictable and often riddled with more potholes than a backcountry trail. Being a trekker has given me a unique perspective on this. There's a parallel between healing and trekking that I hadn't appreciated until I was knee-deep in the process myself. …

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The Power of Pivoting: Why Flexibility Matters More Than Perfect Strategy

It’s a misconception that a perfect initial strategy is what leads to business success. In reality, the ability to adapt is far more critical. For instance, consider how tech giants like Amazon started as an online bookstore before pivoting to become the everything store, or how Instagram began as a check-in app called Burbn before transforming into the photo-sharing leader it is today. These companies thrived not because their original plans were flawless but because they had the foresight to shift strategies when better opportunities …

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Hey Manas, Geetanjali, Hari—Let’s Write Again!

Hey Manas, it’s a brand new month,Let’s dust off that writer’s hunch.Reflect, introspect, share your thoughts,Missing those deep dives we always sought. Geetanjali, where’s that travel flair?Cities and seas, tales so rare.Bring back your stories, far and wide,We’re all craving that cultural ride. And Hari, what about those startup tales?Your book insights that never fail.Teach us something new, light that spark,Guide us from dawn right through to dark. Come on, you three, let’s bring it back,Our blog’s been missing your unique …

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Walk a Mile in Their Shoes

When emotions surge like a stormy tide,Pause for a breath, take it in stride.A moment's anger, a whisper of pride—Don't let them be your guide. Empathy is the key, not so wide,To understanding the other side.Imagine their journey, with eyes open wide,What battles within them hide? Slip on their shoes, take a long stride,Feel their struggles, put yours aside.It's not just about being kind—It’s about the peace you find. So next time a storm begins to brew,Remember the strength in walking through.A little empathy, a view anew,Can change …

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Finding Strength in Solitude: The Journey to Self-Sufficiency

From a tender age, I was the quintessential 'good girl'—a role thrust upon me as much by circumstance as by the sheer force of a challenging family dynamic. In the echo of my mother's trials and a father distant both emotionally and geographically, I found a sanctuary in my own resilience, piecing together a sense of self from the fragments left by others. Living in a joint family setup, privacy was as scarce as silence in a storm. My passion for dance, my little retreat, often turned into a public spectacle. Imagine trying to perfect a …

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