The Human Mind tends to embrace linear thinking rather than exponential thinking. Ask a person the rate of return they will get from a stock at 15% return every year and they will probably answer 150%. However, they do not consider the compound effect that takes place. The actual return…

How I’ve been learning SQL & developing results as a Data Analyst coming from a business, non-technical background After transitioning from a Business Development Specialist to a Data Analyst at Upaya, I had lots of catching up to do in terms of gaining technical skills. Before this, my role was…

There is a lot of power in the number 3. In many ways, it is part of the universe to have 3 forces. Be it Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma in Hinduism. The Father, The Son, The Holy Spirit in Christianity. Or, Active, Passive, Neutralizing forces. I don’t know what this force…

Everyone suffers. Some on a higher magnitude, some on less. People worldwide suffer in one or more of the 5 Bubbles of Suffering. It can be their own problem or that of someone their close to which brings about this suffering. And no one can get rid of it. It…

The events of our lives shape us, our beliefs, our actions, and ultimately our life. They are the seeds of what makes us who we are. It is universal for there to be a mix of positive and negative life events during our life. The positive events are fun to…

Negotiation is a skill needed not only for businessmen and lawyers but for everyone. Everyone faces situations where they need to negotiate in their life. Some have high stakes such as negotiating your salary whilst some have lower ones like negotiating in a retail shop. The problem is that most…

As a data analyst, there can be a lot of clutter in the head regarding a specific problem you’re working on. And, it can really effect you’re performance because of a feeling of overwhelm since there are a multitude of ways of going about that problem & devising a solution. …

I recently ran a marathon which is around 42km(26 miles). This was my first time running a marathon though I’d done a half-marathon & a 10k before. It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done in my life, and among the proudest too. Rather than what most people…

The Problem You want to change. You know what you need to do to change. Be it your goal or any specific task. BUT, You lack execution. You do not know why this is so and it’s eating you up. You thus end up in a mental jail and go…