NeoBluePanther

Author: NeoBluePanther

  • Five Must-see TED Talks for Writers!

    imagesIf you are reading this, I am sure you know what TED talks are. But, if you don’t, let me quote a few lines from their about page, “TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages.” 

    So, now that we all know what TED talks are, let us not waste any more time and delve into the world of these wonderful talks. I have been following TED talks for a while now, and I have also been part of two TEDx (independently organised TED-like events) events till now. Many of the talks have inspired me when I needed the inspiration, so I am sharing some of my favourite talks with you.

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  • My Experiences from Self-Publishing my First Book

    410OmiAnVgL._SX311_BO1,204,203,200_Publishing a book had been on my to-do list for a long time. I even had a few completed manuscripts lying with me, that I had submitted to a few publishers for their consideration. So, I decided not to go the self-publishing way with those stories.

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  • Do you wish for a reset button?

    Reset ButtonHave you ever wished for a reset button in your life? A button that, when pressed, would erase all your mistakes and give you a second chance at life – a life where you would make none of the mistakes you already have.

    You would be a rare exception if you haven’t wished for such a button at some point of your life, or another. Most of us wish for such a button because wishing is the easy part.

    The hard fact is that no such button exists for real.

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  • Why Becoming a Better Person isn’t as Easy as it Sounds

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    Most of us are continuously striving to be a better version of ourselves, and yet with time we realise that we do not really change, or even if we change the change is not as much as we wanted it to be.

    If becoming a better person is something we want so desperately, then why is it so difficult to become a better person?

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  • Time Waits for No One!

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    The trouble is, you think you have time.
    –Buddha’s Little Instruction Book

    In his book, “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People”, Stephen Covey talks about urgent and important activities. As defined in the book, urgent activities are those that demand your immediate attention, while important activities are those that contribute to results and desired goals in the long run. The book emphasises that one of the characteristics of effective people is that they spend a big chunk of time focusing on activities that are important but not urgent. These include things “like building relationships, writing a personal mission statement, long-range planning, exercising, preventive maintenance, preparation — all those things we know we need to do, but somehow seldom get around to doing, because they aren’t urgent.”

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