The quality of your life in 10 years will be determined by the decisions you make today. But most people make decisions emotionally, then rationalise them logically afterward. That’s why the same smart people keep making the same bad choices. Buffett, Munger, Dalio… they all have systematic approaches to decisions. They don’t trust their gutContinue reading “How to make Better Decisions”
Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz
One Voice Matters
There’s something quietly powerful about being the person who chooses to speak life into others. Not the loud, performative kind. Not the kind that shows up only when it’s convenient or visible. I’m talking about the everyday moments—the ones that don’t get posted, don’t get applauded, don’t get remembered publicly. A passing comment. A quickContinue reading “One Voice Matters”
When you feel…
The day I stopped trying to “fix” my mood, my focus came back. Here’s what I did… Some days we wake up and feel stuck. Not physically stuck. Not just tired. Stuck inside our own head. You can grind harder.You can read another article.You can wait to “feel ready.” None of that changes the loop.Continue reading “When you feel…”
Unedited, Unmuted, Unafraid
There’s this quiet pressure in the world to sand yourself down. Not loudly. Not in a way you can easily point to. But it’s there—in the raised eyebrows, the awkward pauses, the subtle jokes that make you question if you felt “too much.” Somewhere along the way, we start learning that being deeply moved, openlyContinue reading “Unedited, Unmuted, Unafraid”
10 Principles of Kaizen
The Japanese secret to non-stop improvement. Kaizen is your new secret weapon. It’s a Japanese concept that means“change for better.” It started in the business world but can help anyoneimprove their life, bit by bit. It’s all about small steps that lead tobig changes over time. Why try it? ➟ Because it’s doable.➟ It reducesContinue reading “10 Principles of Kaizen”
The Selfish Case for Kindness
We’ve been sold a slightly warped version of kindness. The story goes like this: you have a finite reserve of goodness inside you, and every kind act is a withdrawal. You give, the other person receives, and the ledger balances. It’s generous. It’s noble. And it costs you something. But that’s not really how itContinue reading “The Selfish Case for Kindness”
Why Good Performers Struggle As Leaders
Top performers excel alone.Leaders excel through others. What made you successful as an individualcan quietly hold you backwhen you step into leadership. Here’s how high performers struggle as leaders 1. Excellence impresses. Influence scales.→ Relying on personal skill doesn’t multiply team results. 2. Speed feels safe. Delegation builds leverage.→ Doing everything yourself slows growth. 3.Continue reading “Why Good Performers Struggle As Leaders”
The Part No One Applauds
There’s a strange kind of silence that follows pain. Not the loud, obvious kind—the kind where people notice and gather around—but the quieter one. The kind that settles in after the moment has passed. After the words were said, or the door was closed, or the trust was broken. That silence is where things getContinue reading “The Part No One Applauds”
8 Ways to Build Executive Presence
26% of your promotion depends on executive presence. But no one explains what those words really mean. “She lacks executive presence” might bethe most frustrating feedback ever. Because it’s rarely followed by what to actually do about it. I’ve helped leaders work through this exact challenge. Here are 8 ways to build executive presence: 1.Continue reading “8 Ways to Build Executive Presence”
The Summit You Don’t See Coming
I helped a man climb a mountain, only to realize I too had reached the top. At first, it sounds like a poetic way of talking about generosity. Help someone, feel good about it, move on. But if you sit with it a little longer, it starts to say something deeper—something a lot less obviousContinue reading “The Summit You Don’t See Coming”
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