Moral Compass Matters

Throughout our careers, we spend years honing our skills in a particular area, gradually becoming experts in our field. As we gain experience, we develop the ability to solve complex problems with creativity and efficiency, often coming up with innovative solutions that streamline tasks or even inventing new tools to tackle challenges. However, if you're not progressing toward expertise in your job, it’s a red flag. Something fundamental may be missing in how you approach your role. Every job should serve as a platform for personal and professional growth. It’s crucial that, while working for a company, you simultaneously cultivate skills and expertise that are marketable beyond your current position. Think of yourself as a business in your own right. Even when you're on the clock, imagine that you're an independent service provider offering your skills to the company. This shift in perspective will help you see yourself as an entrepreneur, not just an employee. The Key Tak...

Introduction In the journey of life, each individual has a unique purpose or “bliss” that is waiting to be discovered. This bliss can guide them toward a more joyful, meaningful existence. But how do we find it? It often starts with asking ourselves the right questions and tuning into the signals that give us true happiness. This article explores how to identify your personal bliss and why it's essential for a fulfilling life. 1. The Idea of Bliss Bliss refers to an internal state of joy, purpose, and meaning. It's the thing that makes life feel deeply satisfying. While people may face struggles or feel stuck in life, the underlying belief is that every person is capable of discovering their unique purpose. There are no “losers” in life—only those who haven’t yet found their true calling. 2. The Importance of Asking Questions Self-discovery begins with introspection. The path to bliss involves asking yourself meaningful questions every day, such as: What gives my life meaning? ...

Usually, I come across situations when I feel like expressing my thoughts either verbally or in writing but not able to do so effectively because I am not able to form the right chain of thoughts that leads from one to another and create an effective narrative of the idea I intend to express. Having tried several ways to improve my speaking and writing skills, I came across this video which explains what 'Critical Thinking' is. Delving deeper into this, I find that this is the skill that one should have for improving communication skills both verbal and written.   Study Skills Workshop 05 - Critical Thinking Skills Birkbeck, University of London So I thought I should share my thoughts on this topic with the hope that somebody with similar needs as mine might be helped by learning the subject of critical thinking and applying it to improve their communication skills.