Eat the frog first

When I started writing blogs on this platform, I committed to writing one blog post every week. But then, I found myself falling behind on that promise. The reason? I was taking Brian Tracy’s advice to "eat the frog first."

Tracy’s principle suggests tackling the most challenging and urgent tasks first, and that's precisely what I did. I focused on completing some pressing projects that were both urgent and important. Now that those are behind me, I feel more in control of my time.

My work requires a lot of creative thinking and creating, which isn't easy when there are pressing deadlines. By clearing those major tasks, I’ve freed up my mental space to be more creative and productive.

Quote for this week:

Nokia sold toilet rolls.

IKEA used to sell pens.

Netflix used to sell DVDs.

Nintendo would sell cards.

LG used to be a facial cream.

Tiffany used to sell stationery.

Samsung used to sell groceries.

Lamborghini used to sell tractors.

The point is: Where you start doesn’t determine where you’ll finish.

I began my career as a software engineer. But my journey led me to learning and then eventually teaching a foreign language. Today, I’m an entrepreneur building LinguBee, still within the realm of language education.

Our paths can be unpredictable, and sometimes it takes time to explore & discover—or create—our true calling. Once we find it, we can develop and maximise our potential in that area.

Book of the Week:

I recently finished reading The Palace of Illusions. The Mahabharata is incredibly intriguing, with its complex layers and characters. Not one character is purely black or white; they all have shades of grey. Even Krishna, an avatar of God, has his complexities.

Next on my reading list is Essentialism. To achieve minimalism, it’s crucial to understand what’s essential and to eliminate the non-essential.

Post from social media:

I wrote a LinkedIn post last week on which skill to prioritise when learning a new language. It’s beneficial to follow the natural progression of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, much like how a baby learns their first language. Prioritise listening to become familiar with the sounds and patterns, then gradually integrate speaking, reading, and writing to build a solid foundation and achieve proficiency.