Silent Reflection

These are notes to myself at the age of 50.

  • The Engineer’s Blueprint: 5 Steps to Becoming a Fortune 500 CEO

    The Engineer’s Blueprint: 5 Steps to Becoming a Fortune 500 CEO

    Have you ever dreamed of leading a multinational corporation as its CEO? If you’re a young engineer, you might think that dream is out of reach. But here’s a surprising fact: engineering is the most common undergraduate degree among Fortune 500 CEOs. That’s right – your engineering background could be the perfect launchpad for a stellar…


  • 5 Mind-Blowing Journaling Hacks to Skyrocket Your Success: A Beginner’s Guide to Morning Magic

    5 Mind-Blowing Journaling Hacks to Skyrocket Your Success: A Beginner’s Guide to Morning Magic

    Alright, let’s chat about journaling – you know, that awesome habit everyone’s talking about! You’ve heard it can change your life, but you’re scratching your head wondering how to get started, right? Don’t worry, I’ve got your back. As someone who’s obsessed with helping people crush their goals and live their best lives, I’m gonna…


  • Conquer Your Fear: 8 Insider Secrets to Captivating Public Speaking Success

    Conquer Your Fear: 8 Insider Secrets to Captivating Public Speaking Success

    Hey there, fellow nervous speaker! Let’s face it – the thought of standing in front of a crowd can make even the coolest cucumber break into a sweat. But guess what? You’re not alone, and I’m here to tell you that conquering this fear is totally doable. So, grab a cup of coffee (or tea,…


  • 5 Steps to Reach Your Goals When You Wake Up Early

    5 Steps to Reach Your Goals When You Wake Up Early

    “The heights by great men reached and keptWere not attained by sudden flight,But they, while their companions slept,Were toiling upward in the night.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow This was the quote that inspired me to wake up at 4 in the morning, when the whole world around me was asleep and the temperature outside was…


  • 10 Emotional Intelligence Secrets of Top-Performing Executives: Boost Your Leadership IQ

    10 Emotional Intelligence Secrets of Top-Performing Executives: Boost Your Leadership IQ

    What differentiates a good leader from a poor or mediocre one? Everyone thinks good leaders are very smart in their work and have solutions to every problem. While this may be true, the truly exceptional leaders have one unique trait – they have emotional intelligence. So, while technical skills and industry knowledge are undoubtedly important,…


  • Did You Call Them Today?

    Did You Call Them Today?

    My dad called me on a Wednesday, asking me to him with his email as it was not working. I was in a rush that day and I told him that I didn’t have time, and I will attend to it on Saturday. My dad passed away on Friday, two days after I was too…


  • How to Solve Difficult Problems

    How to Solve Difficult Problems

    Life throws problems our way constantly. From fixing a leaky faucet to figuring out the best career path, navigating these challenges can feel overwhelming. But what if there was a secret weapon you could use to solve difficult problems with confidence? In 1945, mathematician George Pólya wrote a powerful, little book titled “How to Solve…


  • 5 Steps to Being Productive at Work and Home

    5 Steps to Being Productive at Work and Home

    Everyone talks about being productive. Count the seconds. Don’t waste time; time is life. But is this productivity or being busy for the sake of being busy? Being productive means you’re working towards a goal. You know what you want and you’re setting small goals or steps towards the larger goal. And each of these…


  • How to Make Changes to Your Life Stick

    It took me 50 years to learn why I couldn’t achieve anything remarkable. I made so many changes in my life but nothing would stick with me. I ended up going back to my old habits. I lacked discipline! Discipline is the foundation of achieving long-term success. It is the bridge between setting goals and…


  • The Correct Heart Rate for Fat Burning When Walking

    The Correct Heart Rate for Fat Burning When Walking

    If you were to suddenly begin to walk briskly every day, you will not lose weight. Surprised? I found this out the hard way. I was so pumped to lose weight by walking that I bought my Apple Watch and used Strava When it comes to exercising for weight loss, understanding the correct heart rate…