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The “Settle In” Advice for New Jobs Is Dangerous

Introduction  When you join a new company, someone will probably tell you, “Don’t worry. Just take some time to settle in.” It sounds like good advice. After all, starting a new job can be overwhelming. There are new people, processes, systems, expectations, and ways of working. Naturally, you need time to understand your surroundings. But there is a problem with the “settle in” mindset. If you spend your first few months simply waiting to feel comfortable, you may lose the most valuable period of your transition. Your first 90 days are not just a period for settling in. They are a period for learning, building relationships, creating credibility, and understanding how you can make an impact.  Why “Just Settle In” Can Hold You Back  When people are told to settle in, they often become passive. They attend meetings, complete assigned tasks, observe what others are doing, and wait for someone to tell them what they should focus on. There is nothing wrong with observing. In ...

IPL: The Treasure trove of Life learning (Part 1)

Indian Premier League (IPL) has provided so many spectacular moments to the cricket fans. IPL has established itself as the biggest cricket extravaganza on earth. It's no surprise that IPL has a birthplace which is the capital of modern-day cricket i.e., India where cricket is just like a heartbeat. Indian Pre mier League (IPL) has always been in news since its inception (both good and bad) whether its match-fixing scandal or Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) deciding to donate opening ceremony money to Indian Armed Forces. In our mind, IPL is all about cheerleaders, after-match parties, sixes, etc but we can learn various life-changing things from the Indian Premier League (IPL). Let us try to explore key learnings from IPL:   1. In this world, nothing is permanent: They said that he is the brain behind IPL. In one of the interviews, he said: " I think this is the biggest thing that I have ever achieved and I have tempted about it, lived it and it becomes a rea...