Understanding Human Psychology

I have often heard people say to me, "How do you get it all right?" How do you manage a child and your career? How did you do your PhD while working? How do you study, work, write a book, keep learning, and still manage your family? How do you make your child study while managing your own work? Sometimes I smile because the question itself assumes that I have figured out some secret formula. I haven't. In fact, I don't think there is such a thing as a perfect work-life balance anymore. I think it is more about work-life integration. The boundaries are not always clear. While helping my child study, I may also have my laptop open. While working, I may take a call from home. While I'm at work, I may suddenly wonder whether my child has reached home or what she must be doing at school. And when I am finally in bed, supposedly in my "personal time", my mind may already be planning what needs to happen the next morning. That's life. We try so hard to sepa...

  There’s a saying in Hindi: “Har Sher ko ek Sava Sher milta hai,” meaning every lion meets one who is stronger. This phrase has stuck with me because I’ve witnessed its truth in real-life situations. It reminds me of the fine line between confidence and overconfidence. Confidence gives you the courage to tackle challenges, but overconfidence blinds you to realities. I’ve seen overconfident individuals make quick, miscalculated judgments, leading to avoidable mistakes. They underestimated the situation, believing their approach was infallible. What I’ve learned is this: approach every situation with humility and level-headedness. Confidence should be rooted in awareness—of your strengths, yes, but also of the complexities and unknowns. Staying grounded doesn’t make you less capable; it makes you wiser. After all, even the strongest lion must respect the strength of another. So, lead with confidence, but let humility guide your steps.