sanjay khanna What’s one habit that has improved your life the most? If someone asked me which single habit has brought me the most peace, my answer would be simple: having zero expectations from others.This doesn’t mean I have stopped loving people, caring for them, or setting goals. It simply means I no longer expect the world … Read more
What’s a chapter of your life you’d title “The Hard Years” — and what got you through it? It took me a while to look back and ask myself a simple question: Which was the hardest chapter of my life? My first instinct was to say 10th standard. Suddenly, mathematics, physics and chemistry became intimidating. … Read more
What’s the best way to deal with negative thoughts? “Think positive.” It is probably one of the most common pieces of advice we receive when we are disturbed. While the intention is good, I have often found that it is much easier said than done. Negative emotions don’t disappear simply because we decide not to … Read more
What’s something you used to believe as a kid that seems ridiculous now? If someone asked me today, “What’s something you believed as a kid that seems ridiculous now?”, my answer would be immediate. That a good degree is the passport to success. Growing up in India during the 1980s, this wasn’t just advice—it was … Read more
Man’s search for meaning What’s a piece of media (book, movie, song) that changed how you see the world? There are books that give us information. There are books that teach us skills. And then there are a few that quietly change the lens through which we see life. For me, Man’s Search for Meaning … Read more
What’s your top tip to be successful in life? Forty years have passed searching for the answer to one question. Ironically, not only have I not found the answer, I am not even sure the question itself is clear. What does it really mean to be successful? The definition keeps changing with time. There was … Read more
What’s a common misconception people have about happiness? One of the most common misconceptions people have about happiness is that it comes from outside. We are taught, directly or indirectly, that happiness lies in achieving something, acquiring something, or becoming someone. We think, “I will be happy when I have more money, a better job, … Read more
What is something you wish you could tell your 20-year-old self? If I could sit down with my 20-year-old self for just an hour, this is what I would say. Work hard. Harder than you think is necessary. The Saturdays and Sundays you skip today will still be available thirty years later. Your youth, however, … Read more
Over the last two days, I visited three of Rajasthan’s most revered temples—Seth Sanwaliya Ji, Ekling Mahadev, and Srinathji. All are near and around Udaipur. At Sanwaliya Seth, thousands stood patiently in a queue. Despite the heat and the crowd, it took us nearly an hour to reach the sanctum for darshan. At Ekling Mahadev, … Read more
There are songs that entertain us, songs that move us, and then there are songs that become part of our identity. For me, Frank Sinatra’s My Way belongs to the last category. Whenever I listen to it, I feel a renewed sense of strength and purpose. It reminds me that life is not measured merely … Read more