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 For millennia, people have pondered the concept of the two masters, self and truth. It is, at its root, a simple but powerful concept that can guide us in our personal and spiritual development. We will look at what these two masters symbolise and how we might align ourselves with the truth to live a more fulfilling life in this article. Meaning of Self & Truth The self, also known as the ego or the mind, is the part of us that strives to fulfill our desires and retain a sense of identity. It is motivated by our desires, needs, and beliefs, which can occasionally lead us wrong. On the other hand, truth is the ultimate reality that exists outside of our senses and interpretations. It is objective and constant, and our whims and aspirations do not influence it. The two masters, ego and truth, represent two opposing perspectives on life. We are motivated by our egoic desires and attachments when our self guides us. We desire pleasure and avoid suffering, and our motivatio...