Malcolm Gladwell popularised the "10,000-Hour Rule" in Outliers: The Story of Success, suggesting that achieving world-class expertise requires around 10,000 hours of deliberate practice. However, this concept has been refined over time. Many argue that 10,000 iterations—not just 10,000 hours—are what truly…
Blue sky thinking is about breaking free from limitations, exploring ideas without immediately worrying about feasibility, resources, or past failures. It’s not just a brainstorming exercise; it’s a mental shift that fuels long-term success. Beyond driving performance, it may also help reduce burnout by shifting focus from short-term…
The Raft Parable, a well-known Buddhist teaching, carries a powerful message about knowing when to hold on and when to let go. Some things serve us for a time, but if we’re not careful, they can start holding us back. The parable A man, pursued by enemies, reaches a…