Author: Praveen Jada

Calm the mind using body, calm the body using action

Mind-Body Connection The phrase highlights the profound influence of physical activity on mental clarity. It suggests that by engaging the body in purposeful action and training, one can cultivate a calmer and more focused mind. This aligns with the growing body of scientific research that supports the benefits of exercise for mental health. Action as […]

The Perils of Imitation and copying

If you copy, two things may happen. If you fail, you don’t know how to get up and continue. If you are successful, you don’t know how to sustain as you did not build it. The statement “do not copy others” encapsulates a fundamental truth about personal and professional growth. It underscores the importance of […]

Wars are not to be won, they must be on-going

The Perpetuation of ConflictThe statement “Wars are not to be won, they must be ongoing” suggests a cynical view of armed conflict as a perpetual state rather than a finite endeavor. This perspective challenges the traditional notion of war as a means to a specific end, suggesting instead that it can become a self-sustaining entity […]

The Fading Flame of Potential

The metaphor of a candle aptly illustrates the finite nature of human life and potential. Like a candle with a limited wax supply, each individual possesses a finite reservoir of energy, time, and resources. The flame, representing our consciousness and drive, consumes this wax as we engage with the world. The ticking clock of existence […]

Building for the Long Haul

The most important things in life—trust, respect, love, happiness—must be painstakingly earned over time, but can be quickly and easily destroyed. As Warren Buffett once said, “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.” One of the simplest mindset shifts you can make to find greater success is simply […]

The Illusion of External Salvation

“I was waiting for something extraordinary to happen, but as the years wasted on, nothing ever did unless I caused it.” – Charles Bukowski Extraordinary results are a matter of repeating ordinary actions over a long period of time. Start with ordinary. Luck doesn’t just happen, it’s created. You can do things to increase the […]

Navigating the Complexities of Success and Criticism

It’s impossible to be your best self without disappointing some people some of the time. Unhappy people have a tendency to blame you for your happiness. Don’t make the mistake of apologizing for it. Haters occur in proportion to admiration. Doing anything notable will generate both positive and negative reactions of similar intensity. It’s impossible […]

Responsibility is power

Responsibility is power. When you decide someone else is responsible for your life—be it a person, a job, a government—you give them power over you. When you decide you are responsible for your life, you empower yourself. ~Praveen Jada Do read the Disclaimer

Discipline: Overriding the Inner Critic

Discipline is conditioning your brain to not give a shit if it’s hard or it hurts or it sucks. If it needs to get done, it gets done. “Doing hard things” is a habit that must be practiced, or, like all habits, it will be lost. This perspective challenges the often romanticized view of discipline […]

Embracing Bold Action and Overcoming Fear

Do the thing you have been avoiding. If you succeed, you will achieve something great. If you fail, you will learn something great. Either way, something great happens. Never let yourself be held back by other people’s fears. People criticize what they are afraid to do themselves. Because bold action reminds them of their own […]

The Power of Mundanity

The older I get, the more I realize that success at most things isn’t about finding the one trick or secret nobody knows about. It’s consistently doing the boring, mundane things everyone knows about but is too unfocused/undisciplined to do. This perspective challenges the often-glamorized notion of success and offers a practical, grounded approach to […]

Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain

In short term Toxic people get all the attention. In long run which may be painful, Healthy people get all the happiness. In short term Pessimists get to sound smart. In long run which may be painful Optimists get to see glory. Toxic vs. Healthy: While toxic individuals may grab attention in the short term, […]