"You draw out of the world what you put into it.
Want to attract reliable people? Be reliable.
Want to attract trustworthy people? Be trustworthy.
Want to attract welcoming people? Be welcoming.
Want to attract exceptional people? Be exceptional."
-@JamesClear
Got an email yesterday
“What advice do you have for a first time parent?”
Here are my thoughts
1/n
Kids are born with no other fear except that of falling.
Every other fear, they learn while living. As parents we are largely guilty of instilling those fears in them.
2/n
They are born with the ability to immerse themselves. In play.
And focus is a super power today!
As parents we disturb this immersion, by asking them to come and eat, go and poop, go for a bath, study, go for classes.
If only we allowed this immersion to continue.
3/n
They are natural born curious.
And curiosity can be killed. By repeating, “its like this only”.
Give them the freedom to discover.
Even if the answer will leave them disturbed.
Don’t kill their curiosity.
4/n
Don’t ever ask any question starting with “why did you…”
Don’t accuse them.
Don’t make them feel bad about mistakes they made that you could have made too.
Help them see through what happened. Not why did they do it.
5/n
To them everyone is equal. And everyone is a friend.
How we as parents deal with people is how our kids learn how to differentiate between people.
6/n
Kiss them hug them and say you love them, for the rest of your life.
Express yourself.
That will tell them it’s ok to do it too.
7/n
Build a routine with them every 2-3 months.
Something you do everyday.
It will be school for them.
It will be memories for life, for you.
8/n
Its not what you tell them, but what you do, that will stay with them.
They will learn by observing you.
You are a celebrity now.
Be aware of that.
9/n
The most real definition of love will be developed in them observing how you love your partner.
Make sure you love your partner with respect and all your heart.
That’s how your kids will come to see love.
And hopefully love.
10/n
Let them experience the world in its true raw form.
Playing with dirt, falling over, singing aloud, bumping into people, making mistakes.
Don’t tame them.
The world will as it is do that to them.
As parents, free them!
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I called and emailed numerous times without having my question answered, they simply say formatted message.
Also delete my query without any resolution.
I have analyzed 15 global sports where India have made substantial strides and have become a great competitor. https://t.co/e8XJ966FQE -- At the end of it
I also cover why India is not able to win in 2 key categories -- swimming & track -- where a big chunk of medals are given.
"You can't change your past, but you can reframe it.
Find the lesson in it. Find the opportunity in it. Pull the teachable moment out of it and share with others.
You can't choose your history, but you can choose the story you tell about it."
-@JamesClear
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Mom had knee replacement surgery done in mid march and the surgeon had prescribed her some multi vitamin for a month. Mom kept on taking it for almost 3 months. Day before at her blood test B12 came 2200. Though B12 is not likely to cause any significant harm( obviously no additional benefit also) but randomly taking multi vitamins can be toxic.
It was May 2003, and my parents, at 50, decided to buy their first home in Delhi.
After 20 years of renting and moving every few years, they were tired.
They found a house in Faridabad for 10L - a hefty sum back then.
They managed to secure an 8L loan, but at a steep interest rate because no bank would lend them that kind of money.
Life threw us a curveball in August 2004.
Papa lost his job.
At 50, finding work wasn't easy, so he started his own business.
But it struggled, and soon we were defaulting on EMIs.
One day, Papa called me, his voice heavy, asking if I had any money to spare.
Luckily, I did.
"Yes Papa, I have money right now," I said.
I could send the relief in his voice.
"Thank you. Thank you so much," he said, his voice breaking.
In that moment, I HATED money for what it's scarcity had done to us.
Today, I realize money is not to be hated.
Not to be loved either.
Instead respected.
Money IS important.
It buys peace of mind, health, and safety.
But don't chase it endlessly.
Know what's enough for you.
We have two lives: one spent earning enough money, and another we live once we have enough.
At 28, I figured out my 'enough' number.
Now that I have it, I don't need to chase anymore.
Find your number, and don't be ashamed to pursue it.
Once you reach it, live your second life.
Chase nothing but your inner voice.