Hi Reader Ever heard of the law that quietly shapes the lives of the most respected, fulfilled, and wealthy people? It’s not hustle. It’s value. (That's the subject line if you missed it. No open loops today!). There’s a gem from The Go-Giver (a book that I highly recommend. It's wonderfully written as a modern day parable) that reassured how I think about work and life: "Your true worth is determined by how much more you give in value than you take in payment." And I was recently seeing a response in an online article where Mukesh Ambani shared what his father (the late and legendary Dhirubhai Ambani) told him once: “If you are going into business because you want to be a billionaire, then you are an idiot. Boom. That’s it. It’s not about grinding harder or chasing applause. It’s about delivering in ways that genuinely matter — and letting the impact follow. Like…
Every time, the reward follows the value. Not the other way around. Here’s a simple reflection: Where can you give more — not for credit, but because it aligns with who you want to be? It could be a thoughtful thank-you. Because in a world where everyone wants to get, As always, thanks for being awesome! Rama
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Hi Reader You’ve seen this, right? A speaker gets up — in a meeting room or on Zoom — and just starts. (I saw someone doing this and couldn't resist highlighting the problem and some simple ways to fix it. So you know where the inspiration for this newsletter came from!) No “hello,” no warm-up — just: “Alright, when you’re giving feedback, the first thing you need to do is…” Meanwhile, the audience is still shifting in their seats, wrapping up an email, or trying to figure out if this is...
Hi Reader You’ve seen this, right? A speaker gets up — in a meeting room or on Zoom — and just starts. (I saw someone doing this and couldn't resist highlighting the problem and some simple ways to fix it. So you know where the inspiration for this newsletter came from!) No “hello,” no warm-up — just: “Alright, when you’re giving feedback, the first thing you need to do is…” Meanwhile, the audience is still shifting in their seats, wrapping up an email, or trying to figure out if this is...
Hi Reader There’s one technique that instantly makes any speaker sound more confident. It’s not voice. Not body language. Not vocabulary.It’s… the pause! Most people rush. Out of nerves. Out of habit. Out of fear. But the best speakers?They pause intentionally—right before an idea lands. Here’s a simple trick I teach: Before you say your key message... pause for 2 seconds. Not only does it give you time to breathe, but it makes your words feel intentional. Even powerful if that makes sense....