Duchenne smile

A Duchenne smile is the one that reaches your eyes, making the corners wrinkle up with crow’s feet. It’s the smile most of us recognise as the most authentic expression of happiness.

A Duchenne smile is produced by the joint action of two facial muscles. The zygomaticus major muscle lifts the corners of your mouth while…

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SQRRR or SQ3R –Reading comprehension method.

What is the SQ3R Method?

The SQ3R Method, SQ3R study method or SQ3R reading method is a way to study, understand and remember written information more quickly.

SQ3R was introduced by Francis P. Robinson, an American education philosopher in his 1946 book Effective Study.

SQ3R is the…

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Six Japanese teachings that will help us improve our productivity and efficiency.”(Contd..)

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6.Wabi Sabi

Wabi Sabi: The Japanese Art of Impermanence

“Wabi Sabi”, Japanese term means “a way of living that focuses on finding beauty within the imperfections of life and accepting peacefully the natural cycle of growth and…

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Six Japanese teachings that will help us improve our productivity and efficiency.”
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5.SHOSHIN

This is a concept in Zen Buddhism known as shoshin, which means “beginner’s mind.” Shoshin refers to the idea of letting go of your preconceptions and having an attitude of openness when studying a subject. When you are a…

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Six Japanese teachings that will help us improve our productivity and efficiency.

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4) ”HARA HACHI BU”

Hara Hachi Bu: Stop Eating When You’re 80% Full

The Concept :

The concept of Hara hachi bun me or hara hachi bu is the practise of eating until one is about 80% full (literally “stomach eight parts (out of ten)”), a…

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Six Japanese teachings that will help us improve our productivity and efficiency.

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3.THE POMODORO TECHNIQUE

This time management method, although Italian in origin, is popular in Japan. It involves working for 25 minutes and then taking a 5-minute break. Repeat the cycle to maintain focus.

The Pomodoro Technique is a time…

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Six Japanese teachings that will help us improve our productivity and efficiency.

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2.KAIZEN

Kaizen is a Japanese term that translates to “continuous improvement.”

Kaizen is an approach to creating continuous improvement based on the idea that small, ongoing positive changes can reap significant improvements. Typically, it is…

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Six Japanese teachings that will help us improve our productivity and efficiency.

1.IKIGAI

2.KAIZEN

3.THE POMODORO TECHNIQUE

4.”HARA HACHI BU”

5.SHOSHIN

6.WABI SABI

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I have separated these six teachings into different posts so that each one gets fair attention.

1.IKIGAI

Ikigai is a Japanese concept referring to something that gives…

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“The Rothschild family”

A family who was actively involved in business across four centuries: the 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries.

The Rothschild family is renowned for their extensive influence in international finance, particularly in funding wars, nations, and shaping global economics”

Funding Wars and Nations:

• The…

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10 Powerful Life Lessons for Success and Self-Improvement.

1. Life waits for nobody. Get up every day and keep pushing through no matter what.

2. Make sure you take good care of yourself. If something happens to you, the world will move on and you will fall behind.

3. If you don’t work to build your dream life, someone will hire you to…

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Reliance Industries – Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani and the Brands Owned by His Business Empire.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IQWNn__71gM8JDHWOrRs0pDuYCOvIKcYW6LXlHXYdHE/edit?usp=sharing

Yes, very true.Building /Developing any skills, processes ,foundation, organisation without the right fundamentals is always dangerous.

Also, successful performers, effective leaders, and sports champions often demonstrate a mastery of various theories and best practices, whether knowingly or unknowingly. Their understanding of these…

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The 7 Basic Quality Tools for Process Improvement

“Which word or country comes to mind when you hear the […]

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The 7 Basic Quality Tools for Process Improvement

“Which word or country comes to mind when you hear the word ‘Quality’?”

Answer: “Yes, it would be Japan.”

Yes, Japan is known worldwide for its quality products and services. One of the many reasons for this is its excellent quality management. How did it become so? Japan has Dr.…

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Michelin star rating :

A Michelin star rating is one of the most prestigious honours a restaurant can receive. This iconic rating, which is awarded to restaurants that meet exceptionally high standards of cooking, has an origin story with very little relation to cuisine.

This rating takes into account five universal criteria:…

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“When the student is ready the teacher will appear. When the student is truly ready… The teacher will Disappear” ……………..one of the teachings of “Lao Tzu”

The first sentence implies that when a student is prepared and receptive to learning, opportunities for guidance and education will present themselves. It suggests that…

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Queen Elizabeth II Handbag Signals 💼 🚦

Elizabeth II was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. She was queen regnant of 32 sovereign states over the course of her lifetime and remained the monarch of 15 realms by the time of her death.

In the world of espionage…

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“ Wing Wave “

The ‘wing-wave’, is a gentle dip of the plane from one side to another, is generally done by cargo planes to say ‘goodbye’ as the aircraft will never again see the home airport where it was made.

The history of the wing wave can be traced back to the early days of aviation when pilots began to perform aerial displays…

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Happy Birthday Sree
Pray to GOD ALMIGHTY for your Happiness, Good health and Prosperity.
Your ability to inspire others is truly remarkable and brings so much positivity into the world.

Happy Birthday to our Co-Founder and Chief Inspiration Officer (CIO)- Sreekanth Arimanithaya.

On this special day, all of us from the Global HR Community want to extend […]

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“Jump on the bandwagon”
Its – Origin, Meaning and its relevance in real life.

The phenomenon where ideas become adopted as a result of their popularity has been apparent for some time. However, the metaphorical use of the term bandwagon in reference to this phenomenon began in 1848.

A literal “bandwagon” is a wagon that carries…

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” Occam’s Razor “

Occam’s (or Ockham’s) razor is a principle attributed to the 14th century logician and Franciscan friar William of Ockham. Ockham was the village in the English county of Surrey where he was born.

Occam’s razor (or Ockham’s razor) is a principle from philosophy. Suppose an event has two possible explanations.…

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” BIT COINS “

BITCOIN, BLOCKCHAIN AND MINING -Explained

In today’s world, it is imperative to understand the concepts of Bitcoin and its related terms. In this article, we will explain Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Mining to provide a basic understanding of these important concepts. Each concept will be presented with a story to make it…

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Top 10 Companies by Market Cap in 2024 (in USD)

#1 Microsoft (Technology) – $3.1 trillion

#2 Apple (Technology) – $2.68 trillion

#3 Nvidia (Technology ) – $2.21 trillion

#4 Saudi Aramco (Oil & Gas) – $2.01 trillion

#5 Alphabet (Google) (Technology) – $1.84 trillion

#6 Amazon (E-commerce) – $1.81 trillion

#7 Meta Platforms (Social…

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“If you want to really understand something, try to change it”

The statement “If you want to really understand something, try to change it” suggests a powerful approach to gaining deeper insight and knowledge about a subject or system. Here’s an explanation of this concept:

• When you attempt to change something, you engage with…

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The Paradox of Choice

The Paradox of Choice is a very important concept in life. However, its practical application and relevance in real life are particularly evident in the sales industry. This concept cannot be ignored in sales; if you are in sales, it’s a concept you must know.

In this article, my aim is to explain the concept of The Paradox…

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“What we think of our ‘Father'”

At 5 years old, Dad knows everything.

At 8 years old, maybe Dad doesn’t know.

At 12 years old, Dad’s gone crazy!

At 14, can’t take Dad seriously.

At 18, what does Dad know?

At 21, Dad is talking rubbish.

At 23, I know more than Dad.

At 25, Dad seems to know something after all.

At 30, maybe I should ask Dad about…

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“STRANGE BUT TRUE”

• Despite the abundance of colours, white is considered classy.
• Despite the multitude of voices and sounds, silence is considered ultimate.
• Despite the variety of food available, fasting is considered superior.
• Despite having many places to travel and explore, meditating in solitary places is considered…

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Congratulations !

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“The Pygmalion effect”

The Pygmalion effect is a psychological phenomenon in which high expectations lead to improved performance in a given area and low expectations lead to worse performance.

The Pygmalion effect describes situations where someone’s high expectations improves our behaviour and therefore our performance in a…

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Very true

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“LIVE” as if you are going to die tomorrow and “LEARN” as if you are going to live for ever.

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“I’m sorry I didn’t have time to write a short letter.”

The concept behind “I am sorry I didn’t get time to write a short letter” reflects the idea that sometimes it’s harder or takes more effort to write something brief and concise than it does to write something long. This phrase is often attributed to famous historical…

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“LIVE” as if you are going to die tomorrow and “LEARN” as if you are going to live for ever.

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“Maverick.” Person – Meaning

-A person who takes an independent stand, as in politics, from that of a party or group.

-If you describe someone as a maverick, you mean that they are unconventional and independent, and do not think or behave in the same way as other people.

-Example : Elon Musk is often called a “Maverick…

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The Rule of Nine-Wallace Rule of Nines

The front and back of the head and neck equal 9% of the body’s surface area. The front and back of each arm and hand equal 9% of the body’s surface area. The chest equals 9% and the stomach equals 9% of the body’s surface area. The upper back equals 9% and the lower back equals 9% of the…

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FIVE STAGES OF GRIEF

The five stages – denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance – are often talked about as if they happen in order, moving from one stage to the other.

You might hear people say things like ‘Oh I’ve moved on from denial and now I think I’m entering the angry stage’. But this isn’t often the case.

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– What is Generative AI ?
Generative AI refers to a type of artificial intelligence (AI) that is designed to create or generate new content, such as images, text, music, or even videos, that mimic or resemble human-created content.
Unlike other forms of AI that are used for tasks like classification, prediction, or…

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1.Falkland’s Law

This the Principle of Non-Decision Making.

At its core, Falkland’s Law proposes that if you don’t have to make a decision about something, then don’t decide. This principle encourages individuals to reflect on the significance and necessity of each decision they face in their lives.

2.Kidlin’s Law
The law has a crux…

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‘Food for Thought ‘– ONE Minute read.

The 2nd World war was on (1939 – 45).

Allies war planes were on a bombing spree. They were being met with heavy gun fire from the enemy side. Many planes were getting hit and going down. At one point the casualty rate rose as high as 45%; meaning only one in two planes had a chance of returning back to…

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Very thought provoking.

My take aways

1-“Knowledge has to be improved, challenged, and increased constantly, or it vanishes” -Peter Drucker

2.Very few believe that “Sharing Knowledge is Power”.

World of AI

Blackwell chip

The world’s third most valued company Nvidia, on Monday, announced its most powerful Blackwell chipcapable of processing trillion-parameter AI models up to 30 times faster and at one-fourth use of power.

Blackwell chips, set to be used by Amazon Web Services, Dell Technologies, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Oracle,…

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