Today, as I collected my bib for the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2024, I couldn’t help but reflect on how far I’ve come as a runner. It feels like just yesterday when I was introduced to this world of running, yet it’s been a year of incredible growth. Last year, when I first considered participating…
Author: Himanshu Mishra
Exit Plan: How to Quit a Job
It was just another typical Monday when my boss called me into his office. But as soon as I walked in, I could feel the tension in the room. I knew something was off. “Himanshu,” he said, “I know you’re talented, but I have more experience. We don’t work on our terms. You come when…
How to win by playing the loser’s game?
In a loser’s game, you win by avoiding errors and waiting for your opponent to make errors. Suppose, you are trying a sport or hobby for the first time. What would you expect? To win or to play it as long as you can. Because, to win, you would have to stay in the game….
Godfather
I delivered this speech on ‘Godfather’ as my Level 2, project 2 at Toastmasters. The purpose of this project was to understand your leadership style. Growing up, we all faced the question: “What will you become when you grow up?” Many of us answered with dreams of becoming IAS, IPS, doctors, pilots, singers etc. I’m…
My Anti-To-Do List
An anti-to-do list is the thing that I avoid daily. Sometimes, we don’t know what we want in life. But we are clear about what we don’t want or what type of person we don’t want to become. Here is my current anti-to-do list: Never talk bad about anyone behind their back Do not associate…