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 ...
Introduction The Noble Eightfold Path was given by Buddha as a guideline to be taken on only when each step is fully accepted as part of the life you seek. It is different from many teachings because of its positive and affirmative nature. It teaches self-empowerment and not prohibitions. Buddha taught the Eightfold Path in his first teaching at Deer Park. Buddhism seeks to promote the process of self-discovery and learning in life. The steps of the noble eightfold path are the directions given by Buddha that are as clear and practical even today for his followers as they were when he gave them for the first time. The Noble Eight-Fold Path 1. Right Understanding (Samma ditthi): The first step of the noble eightfold path given in Buddhism is Right Understanding or Right View which means we must see the world as it really is rather than what we want or believes it to be. Buy these life transforming books to change your life: Ikigai | Rich Dad Poor Dad | Hyperfocus | The 5 AM Club...