Tag: Adventure
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Achieving True Work-Life Balance: My Journey
“Finding Solid Ground: My Messy Journey to Work-Life Balance” After years of living out of suitcases and putting work above everything else, I finally learned what balance actually means (spoiler: it’s not about perfect time management). If you’ve ever felt the constant tug-of-war between career demands and personal life, this one’s for you. I get…
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From Conference Rooms to Bamboo Roads: Finding Purpose When Institutions Falter
Several budget freezes have occurred. Delayed fieldwork. The vacant posts were quietly absorbed into the budget as part of “efficiency savings.” The hallway talk shifted—from bold ideas to cautious speculation. “It’s just the cycle,” I was told. “Political winds. We’ve been through worse.” But this time felt different. Foundations were no longer shifting—they were splitting.
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Mastering Leadership: Knowing When to Lead and When to Follow
For over fifteen years of work across three continents, a question has plagued me. It resurfaced recently. Am I truly a leader, or am I a follower? Through spectacular failures and occasional wins, I’ve discovered the answer hides in the messy middle.
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Unlocking the Power of Diverse Interests
I used to think my scattered interests meant I’d never excel at anything. I mostly concentrated on developing my competencies along my professional career but also engaged in karate, yoga, photography, writing, etc. My life felt like a patchwork with no clear pattern.
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A Life-Changing Airport Encounter: My Meeting with Swami Krishnananda
At 19, disciplined practice dominated my world. My karate training had conditioned my body for the past 4 years. Additionally, the classical guitar, the flute, and the readings consumed my evenings. I was unaware that someone would soon occupy the empty seat beside me. This person would reshape my understanding of these pursuits.
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Exploring Independence Avenue: A Cultural Journey in Toamasina, Madagascar
Walking along Independence Avenue in the city of Toamasina is a spectacle. It’s as if you’ve walked into a living museum where Madagascar’s past and present collide. Avenue de l’Indépendance is the main artery of Madagascar’s biggest port city. It isn’t merely a street. It’s the very pulsing heart of this coastal gem. Its veins of asphalt…
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The Power of Lifelong Learning
Upon first reading Peter Drucker’s writings about continuous education, I was deeply moved by his commitment. His dedication to learning a new subject every few years resonated with me. It resonated deeply within me.
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Luxury Travel Insights: Seychelles and Doha Contrast
From an archipelago characterized by its unspoiled beauty to a peninsula seeking reinvention through architectural bravado. This contrast between divergent philosophies of luxury tourism provides some important insights. These insights are what constitute a premium travel experience in 2025.
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Commemorating the 1947 Malagasy Uprising
It is March 29th in Madagascar—a day when the island nation pauses to remember one of the most significant chapters in its journey to independence.
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The Power of Laughter: Benefits for Emotional Wellbeing
Laughter is one of humanity’s universal experiences that transcends cultural and linguistic boundaries.
L J Padayachy 