Don’t Beat your Fears, Become Them
This article is derived from the book “Freedom from the Known” by Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895–1986). His work has been a tremendous influence in my life, giving me clarity on myself and the perspectives I hold. Fear is a subject that human society has been grappling with for as long as …
Freedom from the Herd: The Path to Inner Peace and Self Confidence
Being born into this world feels like finding yourself in theater, on stage, midway through a play and nobody handed you the script. You’ll have to figure out your role alongside other characters while concurrently speculating on the storyline and what comes next. The unspoken truth is that nobody ever …
Overcome Anything by Gamifying Life
Life is akin to a maze of challenges with us in pursuit of achievements that give our existence significance and purpose; often in the guise of recognition and wealth. We are willing to exchange this for our time, relationships and personal wellbeing without realizing that what we set out for …
The Fertile Mind: Find Opportunity Wherever You Look
This essay is inspired by Jiddu Krishnamurti’s book “Freedom from the Known”. I have borrowed concepts from there and adapted them to the scope of this subject. For anyone that wants a deep-dive into the subject of human consciousness and liberation from our mental constructs, I would highly recommend this …
The Alchemy of Wisdom
This is the sixth of a six-part series discussing the mental qualities required from a new generation of innovators — “If there is anything the world needs, it is wisdom. Without it, I exaggerate not at all in saying that very soon there may be no world” — Robert Sternberg (former President …