Constructive feedback is focused on pointing out things that the person does well and areas where he or she can improve. This is an essential part of a healthy personal or professional relationship. Giving constructive feedback is as much an art as it is science. As Stephen Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly…
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Words have power
Our words have value when we do as promised. They have value when we communicate if we cannot do as promised. They have less value when we do something other that what we promise. So simple yet we have miscommunication so often. Sometimes we get carried away and promise too much too soon. Other times…
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Consistency matters
We see new ventures come and go. Some new businesses start out with a bang. They launch competitions, giveaways, raffles…you name it. Yet, only a few businesses make it. That’s the reality. Best to be consistent in delivering. Delivering on your promise. Delivering on your customers. Delivering to stay relevant to your audience.
ICT Startup & Innovation Mela 2019
ICT Startup & Innovation Mela 2019 will be totally based on technological inventions, students’ projects, and startups’ idea and innovation. The title sponsor for ICT Startup & Innovation Mela 2019 is Fusemachines Nepal. For more details, visit https://www.facebook.com/livingwithict/ or http://www.livingwithict.com/
The Nirmal Thapa Show
I’m very excited to share with you something that I have been working on for a while: a podcast. Here’s an episode from my podcast “The Nirmal Thapa Show.” For this episode, I had a conversation with Giovanni Patrick, founder of The Dare Tactic where we talked about entrepreneurs, art, and working with a mission.
Giving feedback
In our Nepali culture, we give utmost priority to relationships and always want to be in “good terms” with our colleagues, elders, relatives etc. In the professional setting, we often lean on the positive side when we provide feedback so we do not offend others, play it safe to avoid a possible confrontation, maintain the…
Keep going
You have to keep going. Keep moving forward.
the Craftsman Mindset
Cal Newport in his book “So Good They Can’t Ignore You” encourages us to approach our careers by adopting what he calls a ‘craftsman mindset’. The craftsman mindset is treating your job as a craft: that is, focus on gaining rare and valuable skills until you ‘become so good they can’t ignore you.’ The craftsman…
Some of my favorite quotes
“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” – Muhammad Ali “Dream is not what you see in sleep, dream is something which does not let you sleep.” – Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam “Be thankful for what you have-you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you…
Podcasting stats & facts
Giving credit where due
Competition brings out the best in us. It allows us to showcase our talent, preparation, and efforts on the court. In a game, there will be a winner or loser when the time is up. The winner gets the spotlight, the awards, all the right press etc. The loser will go home reflecting on their…
Digital detox in practice
If you’re looking to digital detox, here are some helpful tips from Jay Shetty. He mentioned these tips in a video conversation with Jim Kwik. Jay breaks down digital detox into three key steps. First is awareness. Build a digital diet sheet. See how much time you are actually spending on your phone and on…
digital detox
Places I like in Kathmandu
These are some of my favorite places in Kathmandu (in no particular order) OR2K-a sit down Middle Eastern restaurant located in the heart of Thamel. The atmosphere is cozy and laid back. The food is amazing and the place always attracts a crowd. Chandragiri Hills-Nice place to visit with friends and family by taking a…
How to get good jobs (Published in Republica)
Derek Sivers, an entrepreneur and musician shared several life changing experiences throughout his career in an interview with Tim Ferriss on the popular podcast called The Tim Ferriss Show. Derek shares a story of when he was 18 and played in a band. One day the bass player of the band told Derek that he…
What’s in your draft?
A lot of times we don’t get to see the best stuff from people. Most of us are working behind the scenes. We are working on our draft for that book, for that podcast, for that website or for that special thing to come out to the world. The world is eagerly waiting for you…
I & We
“You want to hear “I” when things don’t go well. You want to hear “We” when things do go well.” Golden State Warriors General Manager Bob Myers stated as he discussed the conversations he had with Warriors players after their Game 7 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2016 NBA Finals. When things go…
Until it’s done
The risk takers love the challenge. Sometimes the “challenge” is handed to them; other times they chase the challenge. While the risk takers are busy chasing the challenge/opportunity, the other 80% are looking to do what everyone else does. I sincerely feel it’s rare that one achieves huge success on the first try. The risk…
Read more
In 2011, The Annual Review of Psychology said that reading triggers our mirror neurons and opens up the parts of our brains responsible for developing empathy, compassion, and understanding. Reading makes you a better leader, teacher, parent, and sibling. Another study published in Science Magazine found that reading literary fiction helps us improve our empathy and social functioning. And, finally, an…