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Seven Habits of Highly Effective People: Keys to Professional Excellence

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  By: Mahendra S. Rathore. MBA, BA(Honors) PMP® CFP®, CTC® CHA® CHE® Scrum Master®   In the pursuit of excellence, understanding and embracing the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People can prove to be transformative for your career and business endeavors. These habits, eloquently put forth by Stephen R. Covey, provide a roadmap to personal growth and success in both professional and personal domains. John C. Maxwell rightly highlighted the importance of positive habits, “You'll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.” John C. Maxwell.   Mina Tadros  said, “If you want to change your world, you need to start cultivating good habits.”   Stephen Covey in this book outlines seven habits that can help people become more effective in all areas of their lives, including their professional careers. By integrating these seven habits into your daily life, you can cultivate a culture of excellence within

The Spiritual Economics of Wealth

By: Mahendra S. Rathore – MBA,  BA (Honors) CFP® CRPC® ChFC® CLU® PMP® CHE® CIMA, CHA® In a world marked by striking disparities and a relentless pursuit of material wealth, it becomes increasingly crucial to reflect on the essence of a purposeful life. The nouveau riche, blessed with abundant wealth and opportunities, holds the key to transforming lives and shaping a more compassionate society. Here I will delve into the realm of spiritual economics, encouraging the wealthy to embrace a balanced lifestyle and channel their wealth toward the greater good, thus alleviating the plight of the downtrodden in their communities. The nouveau riches are often criticized for their flagrant misuse of money, lavish spending, and ostentatious displays of wealth and spoiling the children with limitless access to wealth at premature age. And we have seen the millennials and Gen Z of newly rich parents are even more engrossed in ostentatious displays of glitzy cars, no-limit credit cards, using drugs

The Essence of Bhagavad Geeta: The Art of Self Realization

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The Essence of Bhagavad Geeta: The Art of Self Realization By: Mahendra S. Rathore.   We are formed and molded by our thoughts. Those whose minds are shaped by selfless thoughts give joy when they speak or act. Joy follows them like a shadow that never leaves them. THE BUDDHA   This life of man on the earth can be compared to a boat which is sailing on the sea by name (Earthly Word) Samsara. For the boat to reach across safely the oarsman should be a guru ( Spiritual Master)   who knows how to help man transcend the ocean of pain, miseries, and untold sufferings. Such competent spiritual masters are hard to find in this world. But, when found, he will do his utmost to steer your boat safely into the realms of heavenly abode. Such an accomplished spiritual teacher can be said to be “ I am the breeze, the favorable breeze which will waft the boat safely. Without these two, the boat will sink, meaning, man will, forever, be sunk in the morass called Samsara -materialistic world of m

Life is an Adventure: Human Relationships are the Rewards Along the Way!

Believe me, You're Going to Make it!   By: Mahendra S. Rathore , MBA BA (Honors) PMP CFP®   Liberation through Shriram and Krishna Ji is the ultimate way to cultivate a profound relationship with the almighty God. Our final permanent home and destination lie in heaven, where our connection with God and liberated souls is in perfect harmony for eternity. After all, who desires a lifetime of shallow, meaningless relationships? We often find ourselves wondering, "Why are relationships so easy to start but so difficult to sustain?" The truth is, there are many ingredients that go into creating this secret sauce!     The anatomy of a fulfilling relationship encompasses several components: emotions, communication, understanding, closeness, rationality, perception, sacrifice, purpose, and more. However, in this mortal world, we must undergo training to mold our own behavior and mend relationships. When the final moment arrives, we should be in harmony with our inner selve