How We Learn The human brain is a fascinating organ. We count on it to learn. This blog reflects on reading “How We Learn” by Stanislas Dehaene. There are two learning modes; in active mode, we form and test hypotheses, and in a receptive mode, we absorb what others...
Editorial note: This article appeared in Forbes on June 13th, 2016 With technologies moving fast and new information coming in from all directions, the unknown is something we encounter more often in daily life. Sometimes we feel pressured to take action without any...
Transitions are processes that involve making decisions and adapting to changes. In our lives, we go through many transitions. While some may be easier than others, they all challenge our confidence in different ways. We might feel powerless about certain transitions...
Have you ever felt like you don’t fit in at your workplace? The culture of any group has certain characteristics that mold people’s behavior. You can choose to “accommodate” by fitting in; however, over time, you lose your authenticity and become someone you are not....
I am watching Present Obama taking oath and giving his speech. This is an exciting moment. People are eager for a change. President Obama calls everyone’s actions to change with the changing world and find meaning greater than us. He says among all of the new things,...
We are living in a changing world. How to adapt changes is an important skill to learn. Changes create a lot of stress. People react emotionally when under stress. If they have a constructive outlet for their emotions, they can be guided and learned from the...
