Essays on career, clarity, and performing well without burning out — by Ravi Raman, executive coach and writer.https://raviraman.com/en-usTue, 18 Aug 2026 01:01:34 GMThttps://raviraman.com/the-impossible-climb/https://raviraman.com/the-impossible-climb/Very engaging and gripping book. I had already read so much about this climb and watched the documentary Free Solo at least three times.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMTBookshttps://raviraman.com/phantom-hands-bad-habits/https://raviraman.com/phantom-hands-bad-habits/I’ve noticed a recurrent and perplexing behavioral pattern of mine. I’ll be minding my business: reading, cleaning the house, playing with the kids, you…Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:51:32 GMThttps://raviraman.com/sabbatical-update/https://raviraman.com/sabbatical-update/The kids are off to daycare and camp, my wife is back to work and now I have a spare moment to jot down some updates about this thing called my sabbatical .Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:03:33 GMThttps://raviraman.com/good-grief/https://raviraman.com/good-grief/It's been over a month since Duke left his body. I adopted him as a puppy, though who adopted who is open to debate!Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:30:26 GMThttps://raviraman.com/taking-another-sabbatical/https://raviraman.com/taking-another-sabbatical/I’m two months into a sabbatical, sort of. Late last fall I had a stroke of insight, and after discussing it with my wife (and then clients), I decided to take…Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:51:24 GMThttps://raviraman.com/guilt-freedom-working-differently/https://raviraman.com/guilt-freedom-working-differently/I went to get a haircut at 9am on Monday. The rest of the world was scurrying off to "work" and here I was, standing outside the barbershop, waiting for the…Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:14:51 GMThttps://raviraman.com/reading-exploring-eleven-years/https://raviraman.com/reading-exploring-eleven-years/Instead of an essay I'd like to share three thoughts. Sometimes my thoughts are deep-ish, and other times shallow. Lately my mind is wallowing in the shallows.Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:01:06 GMThttps://raviraman.com/beyond-victim-and-victor/https://raviraman.com/beyond-victim-and-victor/(Paddling with my son Yesterday!) A philosophical reflection on how we position ourselves in the flow of life This blog is a long time in the making.Fri, 08 Aug 2025 16:12:22 GMThttps://raviraman.com/logic-to-intuition/https://raviraman.com/logic-to-intuition/What if the most important decisions in your life aren't meant to be calculated? What if that voice inside you, the one that whispers "this feels right" in the…Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:44:29 GMThttps://raviraman.com/shallow-truth-deep-fear/https://raviraman.com/shallow-truth-deep-fear/We've all been there - that moment when a challenge feels so overwhelming that we're convinced we're drowning.Thu, 17 Jul 2025 05:01:00 GMThttps://raviraman.com/the-paradox-of-executive-presence/https://raviraman.com/the-paradox-of-executive-presence/Fred Rogers didn't look like a leader. Soft-spoken, cardigan-wearing, mild-mannered; back in the late 60's he was about to face down a grumpy senator who could…Thu, 03 Jul 2025 06:00:00 GMThttps://raviraman.com/grandmas-marathon/https://raviraman.com/grandmas-marathon/Last week I drove with the family up to Duluth, MN for Grandma's Marathon . I signed up in October to focus my energy and training.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:00:00 GMThttps://raviraman.com/stories-of-transformation/https://raviraman.com/stories-of-transformation/In today's crazy world, we're all facing uncertainty, increased pressure, and constantly shifting expectations.Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:35:41 GMThttps://raviraman.com/investing-in-yourself/https://raviraman.com/investing-in-yourself/When we hit roadblocks in our careers, there's often an insidious voice that whispers: " Figure it out yourself. Save the money. You can do this alone.Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:26:25 GMThttps://raviraman.com/confusion-know-what-to-do/https://raviraman.com/confusion-know-what-to-do/In my last blog, I explored why most resolutions fail and what to do about it. Upon sending it to my Thoughtful Thursday readers, I received several…Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:12:43 GMThttps://raviraman.com/be-a-quitter-go-beyond-resolutions/https://raviraman.com/be-a-quitter-go-beyond-resolutions/By now, you’ve given up on your resolutions. At least, if my personal experience and past decade as a Coach is any indicator, that is exactly what’s happening.Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:09:15 GMThttps://raviraman.com/happy-2025/https://raviraman.com/happy-2025/As we welcome 2025, one thing feels certain: the year ahead will surprise us. Here in the United States, a former president will reenter the political…Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:56:50 GMThttps://raviraman.com/snow-globe/https://raviraman.com/snow-globe/I fondly remember visiting my relatives just outside New York City as a kid. The 4-5 hour drive felt like an eternity, though my dad occasionally broke it up…Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:59:53 GMThttps://raviraman.com/life-as-a-dream-lessons-from-nursery-rhyme/https://raviraman.com/life-as-a-dream-lessons-from-nursery-rhyme/" Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream, Merrily, merrily, merrily, life is but a dream. " It’s a rhyme we all know from our youngest days.Thu, 31 Oct 2024 05:01:00 GMThttps://raviraman.com/alex-yee-olympic-triathlong/https://raviraman.com/alex-yee-olympic-triathlong/Have you been watching the Olympics? I’ve been thoroughly enjoying them, especially the triathlon, which took place yesterday.Thu, 01 Aug 2024 15:36:19 GMThttps://raviraman.com/katamari/https://raviraman.com/katamari/It's been a minute! I've been well and I hope you have too. We've been doing our best to enjoy the Minnesota summer.Thu, 25 Jul 2024 06:00:00 GMThttps://raviraman.com/allowing-joy/https://raviraman.com/allowing-joy/I love running experiments. Experiments with food, business, life, you name it! In my coaching practice , I find that experiments are a wonderful way to help…Thu, 11 Apr 2024 15:28:01 GMThttps://raviraman.com/embracing-vacation-mode-a-gateway-to-practical-creativity/https://raviraman.com/embracing-vacation-mode-a-gateway-to-practical-creativity/Last week, I pressed pause on my usual routines - no Thoughtful Thursday (did you miss me?) - as I was basking in the sun-drenched beaches of Florida!Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:20:01 GMThttps://raviraman.com/find-clarity-looking-deeper/https://raviraman.com/find-clarity-looking-deeper/Today's blog is about not rushing the process of insight, discovery and transformative change.Thu, 21 Mar 2024 13:27:41 GMThttps://raviraman.com/is-your-tail-wagging/https://raviraman.com/is-your-tail-wagging/Today's post is inspired by my dogs Duke and Koda (pictured above!). Whenever I walk into my home, their tails wag . It doesn't matter the context.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:17:13 GMThttps://raviraman.com/the-greatest-movie-theater/https://raviraman.com/the-greatest-movie-theater/Have you heard of a movie theater so epic it makes IMAX look modest and Apple Vision Pro goggles feel outdated?Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:13:25 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/thriving-in-stressful-work-environments/https://raviraman.com/thriving-in-stressful-work-environments/Work can feel like a raging hurricane. Slacks and emails whirl around at 120 mph, calendars shift like boiling oceans beneath you, emotional intensity mirrors…Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:14:23 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/resilience-at-work/https://raviraman.com/resilience-at-work/This week I'm sharing a few thoughts about the nature of resilience, what I call the bounce-back factor of the human mind.Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:34:41 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/path-of-mastery/https://raviraman.com/path-of-mastery/Mastery has never been more valuable. In a changing world with more capable AI and automation technology, general knowledge and good-enough skills are quickly…Wed, 14 Feb 2024 19:53:28 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/ease-over-effort/https://raviraman.com/ease-over-effort/I recently had a conversation with a coaching client, let's call him Andy. Andy is a product leader at one of the world's hottest social networking companies,…Thu, 08 Feb 2024 02:23:18 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/insights-and-clarity/https://raviraman.com/insights-and-clarity/I sat on a park bench as I write this, gazing at the ice-covered surface of Lotus Lake, one of the 10,000+ lakes in Minnesota.Thu, 01 Feb 2024 13:15:36 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/mindful-steps/https://raviraman.com/mindful-steps/This blog is about the power of being mindful and the value of what I call "mental traction". It is full of lessons to enhance effectiveness.Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:14:38 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/changing-habits/https://raviraman.com/changing-habits/In this post, I'll explore the incredible power of insight and realizations and their role in personal transformation.Thu, 18 Jan 2024 17:54:45 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/what-i-learned-2023/https://raviraman.com/what-i-learned-2023/Today I'm back with a reflective blog post. I'm not a fan of telling people what to do, particularly on the internet.Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:19:08 GMTPersonalhttps://raviraman.com/2023-a-year-of-barely-reading-books/https://raviraman.com/2023-a-year-of-barely-reading-books/This year I slacked on my book-reading habit. What was once a consistent 30-50 books a year slipped to 11 in 2023!Thu, 28 Dec 2023 16:46:24 GMTPersonalhttps://raviraman.com/power-of-philosophy/https://raviraman.com/power-of-philosophy/Before rushing to do something about a problem you are facing, take a moment to reflect on the nature of the issue first!Tue, 21 Nov 2023 13:01:41 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/the-innocence-of-thoughts/https://raviraman.com/the-innocence-of-thoughts/Recently my four-year-old had a meltdown of thermonuclear proportions. I don't blame him.Thu, 15 Jun 2023 15:33:14 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/find-the-right-coach/https://raviraman.com/find-the-right-coach/Partnering with the wrong coach is like being on a bad date that never ends. I've been there!Fri, 31 Mar 2023 15:15:23 GMTCoachinghttps://raviraman.com/canoe-life-progress/https://raviraman.com/canoe-life-progress/While on sabbatical after leaving my previous job, my wife and I headed to Northern Minnesota to explore the Boundary Waters for five full days of canoe…Tue, 21 Mar 2023 19:50:52 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/dark-retreat/https://raviraman.com/dark-retreat/Dark retreat experiences point at something you already have, a profound capability for insight and realizations that can move you forward.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 17:36:49 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/make-your-work-more-joyful/https://raviraman.com/make-your-work-more-joyful/Most workers are disengaged in their work, or worse! Learn how you can be more joyful and perform better. You career will thank you for it!Thu, 26 Jan 2023 18:34:34 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/quitting-twitter/https://raviraman.com/quitting-twitter/I quit Twitter the other day. It has nothing (really!) to do with Elon and everything to do with how social technology seems designed to fracture, divide and…Thu, 12 Jan 2023 12:28:19 GMTPersonalhttps://raviraman.com/learned-this-year-2022/https://raviraman.com/learned-this-year-2022/John Dewey, an education reformer and philosopher, is well-known for his understanding that learning doesn't come from experience.Thu, 29 Dec 2022 06:01:00 GMThttps://raviraman.com/time-management-treadmill/https://raviraman.com/time-management-treadmill/There once lived a King in a faraway land. A tyrant who was ruthless though successful in the eyes of the world.Thu, 15 Dec 2022 06:01:00 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/bad-news-suspending-judgment/https://raviraman.com/bad-news-suspending-judgment/It's easy to judge events in life as good or bad. The truth is that we never really know. Sometimes, bad news is the best thing to happen!Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:35:03 GMThttps://raviraman.com/helpful-thought/https://raviraman.com/helpful-thought/Something reliable flows through life - your mind's capacity for helpful thoughts. When we are present to it, life becomes easier.Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:00:00 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/quitting-that-project-good-idea/https://raviraman.com/quitting-that-project-good-idea/I’ve done my fair share of quitting. Sometimes quietly, sometimes loudly! How do we know if a project (or job, company, team, etc.) is ripe for quitting?Wed, 24 Aug 2022 06:01:00 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/bigger-impact-at-work/https://raviraman.com/bigger-impact-at-work/My coaching clients are forever asking about ways to improve and demonstrate IMPACT at work.Thu, 04 Aug 2022 06:01:00 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/power-of-groups/https://raviraman.com/power-of-groups/[no_toc] I recently started coaching with a large consumer goods company senior executive.Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:39:33 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/overcome-analysis-paralysis/https://raviraman.com/overcome-analysis-paralysis/Vanilla or chocolate? This was the crucial decision outside of Dairy Queen recently.Thu, 14 Jul 2022 06:01:00 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/einstein-friendly-universe-hypothesis/https://raviraman.com/einstein-friendly-universe-hypothesis/Are we living in a friendly universe, a wicked existence or an ambivalent one? Let's look at what the truth of the matter is!Thu, 09 Jun 2022 10:05:38 GMThttps://raviraman.com/best-investment/https://raviraman.com/best-investment/"The best investment - by far - is anything that develops yourself." Warren Buffet at the 2022 Berkshire Meeting Most years, I set aside a chunk of my income…Thu, 26 May 2022 05:01:00 GMTCoachinghttps://raviraman.com/hero-journey-justin-shetler/https://raviraman.com/hero-journey-justin-shetler/"A man will be imprisoned in a room with a door that's unlocked and opens inwards; as long as it does not occur to him to pull rather than push." ~ Ludwig…Thu, 19 May 2022 05:01:00 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/how-to-improve/https://raviraman.com/how-to-improve/To attain knowledge, add things every day. To attain wisdom, subtract things every day.Thu, 12 May 2022 06:01:00 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/berkshire-2022-meeting-notes/https://raviraman.com/berkshire-2022-meeting-notes/Some people get excited when an actor they like stars in a new feature film, standing in line on opening day with a bucket of popcorn.Thu, 05 May 2022 06:01:00 GMTPersonalhttps://raviraman.com/the-role-of-free-play/https://raviraman.com/the-role-of-free-play/One of the interesting things about having a toddler is the sheer amount of unstructured play involved.Thu, 28 Apr 2022 06:02:00 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/ducks-not-in-a-row/https://raviraman.com/ducks-not-in-a-row/The snow has finally melted here in Minnesota. More than that, the first fresh green shoots of new growth are visible, though you need to strain a bit to see…Thu, 21 Apr 2022 06:05:00 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/is-your-reality-right/https://raviraman.com/is-your-reality-right/Beverly Joubert, the award-winning photographer, and filmmaker shared this amazing photo a while back on social media. Check it out...Thu, 14 Apr 2022 06:01:00 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/resilience-and-tranquility-stoicism/https://raviraman.com/resilience-and-tranquility-stoicism/Happiness and freedom begin with a clear understanding of one principle: Some things are within our control, and some things are not.Thu, 07 Apr 2022 06:01:00 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/the-slap-heard-around-the-world/https://raviraman.com/the-slap-heard-around-the-world/This week I've been thinking about the thing everyone has been talking about, the slap heard around the world, Will Smith's altercation with Chris Rock at The…Thu, 31 Mar 2022 07:00:00 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/its-been-a-minute/https://raviraman.com/its-been-a-minute/The last time I wrote on this blog was August 2021, and that wasn't really a blog post, it was a podcast episode .Thu, 24 Mar 2022 19:43:38 GMTPersonalhttps://raviraman.com/alan-heymann-career-transitions/https://raviraman.com/alan-heymann-career-transitions/Alan Heymann is an Executive Coach who excels at helping leaders in transition and those looking to do great work.Thu, 26 Aug 2021 06:00:39 GMThttps://raviraman.com/rolf-evenson-leaders-clarity/https://raviraman.com/rolf-evenson-leaders-clarity/Click to listen in your favorite podcast app! Rolf Evenson is an Executive Advisor and Coach.Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:16:01 GMThttps://raviraman.com/andrew-barry-transformational-learning/https://raviraman.com/andrew-barry-transformational-learning/Andrew Barry joins me on the podcast to explore transformational learning — helping organizations, teams and individuals accelerate and improve their learning.Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:00:31 GMThttps://raviraman.com/jonathan-armes-thought-intelligence/https://raviraman.com/jonathan-armes-thought-intelligence/Click to listen in your favorite podcast app! Jonathan Armes joins me on the podcast.Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:49:39 GMThttps://raviraman.com/work-success/https://raviraman.com/work-success/I used to rack my brain trying to figure out how to get ahead. Was it all about luck? Did I need how to learn how to play politics?Mon, 30 Nov 2020 19:55:14 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/my-journey-as-a-coach/https://raviraman.com/my-journey-as-a-coach/I had a conversation with an acquaintance recently. He was seriously considering a “Phase 2” for his life, and a new career.Thu, 15 Oct 2020 16:12:48 GMTPersonalhttps://raviraman.com/improve-performance/https://raviraman.com/improve-performance/Let’s contrast two ways to improve your performance at anything - work, sports, etc.Wed, 14 Oct 2020 21:17:48 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/source-of-leverage/https://raviraman.com/source-of-leverage/Archimedes said, give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world. The same principle applied to personal growth.Wed, 14 Oct 2020 21:01:14 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/value-of-sabbaticals/https://raviraman.com/value-of-sabbaticals/This very week 7 years ago was momentous for me. After 13 years at Microsoft I took my first prolonged break from work.Wed, 30 Sep 2020 16:22:00 GMTCareerLifestylehttps://raviraman.com/david-kadavy-creative-genius-podcast/https://raviraman.com/david-kadavy-creative-genius-podcast/David Kadavy joins me to explore his career journey and intuitive call to step off a promising career track in Silicon Valley to become an independent creator.Tue, 29 Sep 2020 06:00:00 GMThttps://raviraman.com/adam-tank-water-entrepreneurship/https://raviraman.com/adam-tank-water-entrepreneurship/Adam Tank joins me on the podcast to explore what it’s like to leave the safe confines of a corporate career to find his way as an entrepreneur.Mon, 14 Sep 2020 18:01:54 GMThttps://raviraman.com/jeff-kinsey-podcast/https://raviraman.com/jeff-kinsey-podcast/Jeff Kinsey joins me on the podcast to explore the insights that led to a radical lifestyle and career transformation.Tue, 18 Aug 2020 06:10:37 GMThttps://raviraman.com/uday-dandavate-design-activism/https://raviraman.com/uday-dandavate-design-activism/"Every human being has the ability to transcend their reality, think constructively and imagine a different future.” ~ Uday Dandavate Uday Dandavate joins me…Tue, 04 Aug 2020 23:15:48 GMThttps://raviraman.com/flexing-your-creative-muscle/https://raviraman.com/flexing-your-creative-muscle/Listen to this episode, narrated by me (with a few extra tidbits!) on my Motivate Life podcast!Mon, 27 Jul 2020 16:56:10 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/best-career-advice/https://raviraman.com/best-career-advice/Would you like the best career advice from the biggest tech visionaries of our time? You are about to get some!Thu, 23 Jul 2020 14:00:14 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/trying-hard-never-success/https://raviraman.com/trying-hard-never-success/Trying hard is what most people think will get them ahead. Learn how excess effort gets in the way, and how to excel by operating in a different way.Wed, 15 Jul 2020 02:30:23 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/how-to-disagree-well/https://raviraman.com/how-to-disagree-well/I have a toddler at home. He is starting to discover his independent personality. It's giving me a real crash course in how to disagree well!Tue, 09 Jun 2020 17:09:07 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/do-the-right-thing/https://raviraman.com/do-the-right-thing/I’m writing this blog to share, not how I’m a mini-hero, but how I almost did something awful.Tue, 26 May 2020 21:24:04 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/beyond-the-pareto-principle/https://raviraman.com/beyond-the-pareto-principle/This blog post is all about going beyond the Pareto Principle. Let's explore how you can get far more out of life, with less effort.Tue, 19 May 2020 02:18:14 GMTLifestylehttps://raviraman.com/make-the-best-of-the-lockdown/https://raviraman.com/make-the-best-of-the-lockdown/The world is in the midst of an unprecedented state of lockdown. How are you coping?Sat, 18 Apr 2020 12:18:35 GMTLifestyleMindsethttps://raviraman.com/what-is-coaching/https://raviraman.com/what-is-coaching/To partner with a coach is to realize the depth of your being, harness innate capability and positively impact your world. Unleash yourself!Thu, 06 Feb 2020 15:22:00 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/digital-sabbatical/https://raviraman.com/digital-sabbatical/Sorry for not replying to that passing comment on Facebook. Or reacting to your Instagram feed. Or responding to your requests on LinkedIn.Tue, 06 Aug 2019 00:01:51 GMTLifestylehttps://raviraman.com/overcoming-procrastination/https://raviraman.com/overcoming-procrastination/Overcoming procrastination does need to take willpower or a tremendous amount of pressure. It's all about doing less (not more).Tue, 26 Feb 2019 15:13:03 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/effortless-communication/https://raviraman.com/effortless-communication/The nature of communication is that we show up to experience, and respond to what happens. Sometimes, it appears as if a conversation isn’t going smoothly.Sun, 10 Feb 2019 15:32:16 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/austin-belcak-dream-job-strategies/https://raviraman.com/austin-belcak-dream-job-strategies/Austin Belcak joins me on this episode of the podcast to discuss unconventional methods for landing your dream job.Mon, 21 Jan 2019 09:00:16 GMThttps://raviraman.com/frans-johansson-click-moment/https://raviraman.com/frans-johansson-click-moment/Frans Johansson joins me on this episode of the Motivated Life podcast. Frans is a thought leader in the realms of innovation and diversity, a captivating…Mon, 07 Jan 2019 06:00:23 GMThttps://raviraman.com/ditch-goals-say-yes-to-life/https://raviraman.com/ditch-goals-say-yes-to-life/Your goals are overrated. Learn why the most important step in self-development is the courage to move beyond your goals. Say yes to life instead!Tue, 01 Jan 2019 16:00:49 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/2018-year-in-review/https://raviraman.com/2018-year-in-review/A new year is almost upon us. With 2018 coming to a close, it’s time to reflect on what the year brought.Wed, 26 Dec 2018 19:46:19 GMTPersonalhttps://raviraman.com/andy-scantland-being-your-best-at-work-podcast/https://raviraman.com/andy-scantland-being-your-best-at-work-podcast/Andy Scantland, Executive and Leadership Coach, joins me to discuss how to elevate your performance and be your best at work.Thu, 13 Dec 2018 16:01:42 GMThttps://raviraman.com/james-stockdale-philosophical-fighter-pilot/https://raviraman.com/james-stockdale-philosophical-fighter-pilot/James Stockdale was shot down in North Vietnam at the outset of the Vietnam war. What can we learn from his experience?Wed, 28 Nov 2018 17:14:24 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/embracing-uncertainty/https://raviraman.com/embracing-uncertainty/What if life was all about embracing uncertainty instead of striving for predictability? This blog is about our journey into the unknown.Fri, 16 Nov 2018 14:26:37 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/power-of-simplicity-podcast/https://raviraman.com/power-of-simplicity-podcast/Being simple isn’t easy, it’s often harder, at least in the beginning. The benefits, however, are worth the initial effort.Mon, 29 Oct 2018 07:01:03 GMThttps://raviraman.com/radical-career-change-podcast/https://raviraman.com/radical-career-change-podcast/In this episode, your host (Ravi Raman) shares his thoughts about why making a radical career change is so darn tough.Mon, 22 Oct 2018 07:10:46 GMThttps://raviraman.com/career-change-is-tough/https://raviraman.com/career-change-is-tough/Is there anything as hard as trying to navigate a radical career change? This doesn’t pose a problem unless you decide one day that your career is no longer…Mon, 15 Oct 2018 19:20:10 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/gregg-levoy-follow-your-passion/https://raviraman.com/gregg-levoy-follow-your-passion/Gregg Levoy joins me to discuss the art of discovering and following one’s passion for life and work. Learn why following your passion is NOT terrible advice!Mon, 08 Oct 2018 03:00:09 GMThttps://raviraman.com/insights-solve-problems/https://raviraman.com/insights-solve-problems/Let's look at where insights come from, and how to have more signal amidst the noise. While insights are mysterious, we can cultivate them mindfully.Sun, 23 Sep 2018 21:41:52 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/deliberate-learning/https://raviraman.com/deliberate-learning/Learning by doing is not the best way to maximize the integration and understanding of new material. Deliberate Learning requires something more...Mon, 17 Sep 2018 17:50:39 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/how-to-make-better-decisions/https://raviraman.com/how-to-make-better-decisions/In this blog post we will explore the nature of how we make decisions, both big and small, and how to make better decisions at work and in our lives.Fri, 07 Sep 2018 16:02:18 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/getting-more-out-of-less/https://raviraman.com/getting-more-out-of-less/What does it take to achieve more? For most of my life, I’ve lived with an underlying assumption that to produce more, I must do more. Turns out, I was wrong.Mon, 23 Jul 2018 17:28:03 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/being-productive/https://raviraman.com/being-productive/Why is it that productivity tips, tricks, and hacks are perennially captivating? We all seem to care about being productive, to a fault.Tue, 22 May 2018 16:02:52 GMTCareerMindsethttps://raviraman.com/intuition-military/https://raviraman.com/intuition-military/It’s important to harness latent intuitive power for the sake of making better choices. Intuition is no longer limited to the realms of mystics and seekers.Fri, 18 May 2018 21:06:03 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/dead-end-job/https://raviraman.com/dead-end-job/Not all jobs last forever. Sometimes you need to decide when to call it quits. Other times, you need to stick with it.Wed, 16 May 2018 18:21:47 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/benjamin-spall-morning-routine/https://raviraman.com/benjamin-spall-morning-routine/Benjamin Spall joins me to discuss the magic of a morning routine. Benjamin is the co founder of MyMorningRoutine.com, a site dedicated to the art and science…Mon, 14 May 2018 08:00:22 GMThttps://raviraman.com/debbie-potts/https://raviraman.com/debbie-potts/Debbie Potts joins me to discuss how to optimize health and improve performance for life, work and sports.Mon, 30 Apr 2018 08:00:51 GMThttps://raviraman.com/manoj-vasudevan/https://raviraman.com/manoj-vasudevan/Manoj Vasudevan joins me to discuss his experiences as a professional speaker and coach, fresh off his 2017 win at the World Championships of Public Speaking.Mon, 09 Apr 2018 08:00:44 GMThttps://raviraman.com/jim-posner-mindfulness/https://raviraman.com/jim-posner-mindfulness/Jim Posner, Wall Street Trader turned Mindfulness Meditation Teacher joins me to discuss the value of meditation and his journey from a life of anxiety and…Mon, 05 Mar 2018 09:00:17 GMThttps://raviraman.com/think-less-do-better/https://raviraman.com/think-less-do-better/Think less and do better? Yes, it's possible. A calm and clear mind can help you unleash your full potential at work and in life.Sun, 25 Feb 2018 17:27:55 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/one-on-one-meetings/https://raviraman.com/one-on-one-meetings/One on one meetings are a powerful way to create strong alignment between leadership and teams. Why then, are they often ignored?Wed, 21 Feb 2018 23:27:35 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/olympic-thoughts-low-pressure-high-performance/https://raviraman.com/olympic-thoughts-low-pressure-high-performance/I love the Olympics. It’s inspiring to watch people who have worked their entire lives for a single moment on the world stage.Wed, 14 Feb 2018 09:00:31 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/patrick-mckeown-optimal-breathing/https://raviraman.com/patrick-mckeown-optimal-breathing/This podcast features an Interview with Patrick McKeown, a leading expert on the art and science of optimal breathing.Mon, 08 Jan 2018 09:00:02 GMThttps://raviraman.com/motivation-right-now/https://raviraman.com/motivation-right-now/My gym is packed. You would think there is a doorbuster sale. There isn’t. New Years Resolutions are in full effect. Too bad most will fail.Tue, 02 Jan 2018 17:14:56 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/sherpa-john-running-for-my-life/https://raviraman.com/sherpa-john-running-for-my-life/Today’s podcast features an Interview with Sherpa John Lacroix, a fixture of the Colorado ultramarathon running scene and founder of Human Potential Running.Mon, 18 Dec 2017 09:00:05 GMThttps://raviraman.com/2017-year-review/https://raviraman.com/2017-year-review/Twice and thrice over, as they say, good is it to repeat and review what is good. - Plato As 2017 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the year gone by.Sun, 17 Dec 2017 13:43:44 GMTPersonalhttps://raviraman.com/matt-frazier-no-meat-athlete/https://raviraman.com/matt-frazier-no-meat-athlete/[podbean resource="episode=skcat-7e95c9" type="audio-rectangle" height="100" skin="1" btn-skin="107" share="1" fonts="Helvetica" auto="0" download="0" rtl="0"]…Mon, 11 Dec 2017 09:00:43 GMThttps://raviraman.com/doug-cunnington-niche-sites/https://raviraman.com/doug-cunnington-niche-sites/A conversation with Doug Cunnington. Doug decided to respond to a layoff from a well paying job as an IT Project Manager by creating his luck and building an…Sat, 02 Dec 2017 18:27:13 GMThttps://raviraman.com/andrew-hogan-effortless-success/https://raviraman.com/andrew-hogan-effortless-success/A conversation with Andrew Hogan. Andrew has been a coach for leaders and entrepreneurs for over 25 years.Sat, 02 Dec 2017 18:23:02 GMThttps://raviraman.com/learned-entrepreneurship/https://raviraman.com/learned-entrepreneurship/The top lessons I've learned in the almost three years I've been in business as an entrepreneur.Sat, 02 Dec 2017 18:20:19 GMThttps://raviraman.com/quit-job-travel-world/https://raviraman.com/quit-job-travel-world/Should you quit your job to travel the world? I did. I left my job – and a very well paying job at that – in late 2013 to travel the world.Sat, 02 Dec 2017 18:15:08 GMThttps://raviraman.com/welcome-to-motivate-life/https://raviraman.com/welcome-to-motivate-life/Welcome to Motivated Life, I'm Ravi Raman. On this podcast I’ll be sharing ideas and insights for advancing your career, growing your business and in general,…Sat, 02 Dec 2017 18:06:22 GMThttps://raviraman.com/micromanaging-boss/https://raviraman.com/micromanaging-boss/Why do bosses micromanage their teams? Don’t they know that a micromanaging boss can destroy company morale and stall their career?Tue, 14 Nov 2017 23:20:58 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/three-ways-to-meditate/https://raviraman.com/three-ways-to-meditate/I first started to meditate, reluctantly, as a little kid. I find that when I have a consistent meditation routine, life seems to be less stressful and more…Tue, 07 Nov 2017 23:17:39 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/tools-online-coaching-business/https://raviraman.com/tools-online-coaching-business/What’s great about being a online business owner nowadays is that fantastic software and hardware tools can make life easier, automate tasks and improve the…Mon, 30 Oct 2017 15:51:14 GMTCoachinghttps://raviraman.com/career-change/https://raviraman.com/career-change/Making a career change can be tough. The longer you’ve served a team or company, the harder it feels.Wed, 25 Oct 2017 15:24:40 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/you-are-ready-now/https://raviraman.com/you-are-ready-now/Don't wait for your feelings to change in order to act. Act and your feelings will change. You must start before you feel ready. You are ready now.Mon, 23 Oct 2017 22:47:59 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/decision-making/https://raviraman.com/decision-making/What decisions have had the biggest impact on your life? In my life, there are a few that stand out. Where to go to college.Mon, 02 Oct 2017 16:16:47 GMTCareerMindsethttps://raviraman.com/the-freedom-formula/https://raviraman.com/the-freedom-formula/In this article, I would like to talk about freedom. What is it? Why does it matter? How can we get more of it daily life?Mon, 18 Sep 2017 06:00:09 GMTLifestylehttps://raviraman.com/goals-not-needed/https://raviraman.com/goals-not-needed/My entire adult life I’ve been very goal oriented. Career goals. Fitness goals. Financial goals. Are goals required to live a fulfilling and fruitful life?Mon, 11 Sep 2017 08:00:47 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/copycat-never-works/https://raviraman.com/copycat-never-works/I was massively overweight as a child. People who get to know me as an adult find that hard to believe.Mon, 04 Sep 2017 08:00:40 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/intuition/https://raviraman.com/intuition/We never have perfect information. Yet, we still act. We always a leap across the chasm of uncertainty, moving from the known to the unknown.Tue, 22 Aug 2017 19:00:28 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/beyond-stress/https://raviraman.com/beyond-stress/What impact does stress have on our lives? Stress throws us for a loop. It keeps us from stepping up as a leader in our careers.Thu, 17 Aug 2017 22:19:07 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/healing-power-time/https://raviraman.com/healing-power-time/There is a saying that “time heals all wounds.” I don’t know if this is correct in a strict sense.Tue, 15 Aug 2017 19:42:22 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/insights/https://raviraman.com/insights/90% of business and personal development books are full of strategies. Maybe 99%! Your insights matter more.Mon, 07 Aug 2017 16:21:01 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/be-happier/https://raviraman.com/be-happier/We are terrible at predicting what will make us happier. Still, we all want to be happier! This post shows how you too can be happier today.Wed, 14 Jun 2017 21:21:33 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/alex-honnold-el-capitan/https://raviraman.com/alex-honnold-el-capitan/Alex Honnold climbed El Capitan, without ropes. While his feat was death defying, it is his mindset and attitudes that are worth studying in depth.Thu, 08 Jun 2017 21:51:59 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/good-to-great/https://raviraman.com/good-to-great/To the victor goes the spoils. At least that is how the saying goes. Is it true?Thu, 25 May 2017 13:08:31 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/pursuit-of-happiness/https://raviraman.com/pursuit-of-happiness/Should we strive to be happy? Most people would agree that a happy life is a good life.Tue, 09 May 2017 12:57:38 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/advice/https://raviraman.com/advice/Do you love to dish out advice? In my experience, without asking for it, people will throw their opinions around.Mon, 17 Apr 2017 21:54:32 GMTCareerMindsethttps://raviraman.com/upgrades-to-your-morning-routine/https://raviraman.com/upgrades-to-your-morning-routine/The morning is a special time. It’s a time when the world seems to be in slumber. When the demands of the day are not yet fully born.Sun, 16 Apr 2017 23:08:25 GMTLifestylehttps://raviraman.com/overcome-fomo/https://raviraman.com/overcome-fomo/Learn how to overcome the stranglehold of FOMO, regret and jealousy while building the confidence to live your unique way of life.Mon, 10 Apr 2017 19:37:27 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/design-a-better-life/https://raviraman.com/design-a-better-life/If you had your choice, what sort of life would you live? Would you live in a city and work hard to climb the corporate ladder?Sun, 02 Apr 2017 23:15:53 GMTLifestylehttps://raviraman.com/mental-suffering/https://raviraman.com/mental-suffering/How is your mental health? Most people are aware of their physical health (or lack thereof) and when it is out of balance, know how to act.Sun, 26 Mar 2017 23:05:37 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/more-than-goals/https://raviraman.com/more-than-goals/It is my opinion that to maximize one’s potential, not just to achieve but to contribute, that goals are a vital tool.Sun, 19 Mar 2017 22:13:51 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/new-job/https://raviraman.com/new-job/For a moment, I’d like you to paint a vivid picture in your mind’s eye. Imagine that you’ve just survived a grueling interview process for a fantastic job.Sun, 05 Mar 2017 20:00:40 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/12-things-wish-knew-first-started-working/https://raviraman.com/12-things-wish-knew-first-started-working/80,000 hours. That is how long you can expect work over the course of your lifetime. I’m well on my way, approaching the 35,000-hour mark by now.Tue, 28 Feb 2017 09:00:26 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/wake-up-at-5am/https://raviraman.com/wake-up-at-5am/Are you an early riser? By early I am 5 AM early. In most locales and times of the year, this is before the sun rises.Mon, 06 Feb 2017 12:53:39 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/how-to-unlock-god-mode-at-work/https://raviraman.com/how-to-unlock-god-mode-at-work/As a kid I loved cheat codes. I wonder what it would be like to unlock "god mode" in the workplace?Wed, 25 Jan 2017 12:00:44 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/learned-two-years-entrepreneurship/https://raviraman.com/learned-two-years-entrepreneurship/This article captures the essential lessons I've learned in the first two of entrepreneurship. Things haven't gone as planned, but I've learned a lot!Mon, 23 Jan 2017 12:00:04 GMTPersonalhttps://raviraman.com/big-goals-in-a-year/https://raviraman.com/big-goals-in-a-year/Do you think it’s possible to accomplish your biggest life goals this year or less? Peter Thiel thinks so.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 14:00:32 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/regret-not-doing/https://raviraman.com/regret-not-doing/There are a few things I regret not doing, particularly in my 20's. Regret isn't a bad thing. It's a way to learn from our past and build a brighter future.Mon, 16 Jan 2017 14:00:10 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/executive-presence/https://raviraman.com/executive-presence/Executive Presence. What the heck is it? It’s one of the vaguest terms used about excellence at work. Some people seem to have it. Others don’t.Wed, 11 Jan 2017 14:00:20 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/dreams-crush-goals/https://raviraman.com/dreams-crush-goals/Don’t let your big, bold and audacious dream for your life suffocate your goals. Your dream is the type of stuff you would put on your vision board.Mon, 09 Jan 2017 14:00:04 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/minimalism-living-well-with-less/https://raviraman.com/minimalism-living-well-with-less/Minimalism is more than just making do with a handful of things. Minimalism is about spending more time on things that bring you joy.Wed, 04 Jan 2017 14:00:05 GMTLifestylehttps://raviraman.com/time-for-a-new-job/https://raviraman.com/time-for-a-new-job/How do you know when it's time for a new job. If you are nodding your head as you read this article, you know it’s time to plan your exit.Mon, 02 Jan 2017 14:00:32 GMTJob Searchhttps://raviraman.com/reading-fiction/https://raviraman.com/reading-fiction/Reading fiction is messing with my brain, and I like it. In this post I share my recent experience reading a fiction novel, and what happened next.Wed, 28 Dec 2016 14:00:50 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/2016-year-in-review/https://raviraman.com/2016-year-in-review/This year in review covers my progress in the important areas of my life for 2016, from health to business and more. See what went well and what didn't!Mon, 26 Dec 2016 13:00:22 GMTPersonalhttps://raviraman.com/get-a-job-qualified/https://raviraman.com/get-a-job-qualified/It’s my goal to inspire you in this blog post to aim high when looking for your next job. Get a job you aren't qualified for. I'll show you how.Wed, 21 Dec 2016 14:00:23 GMTJob Searchhttps://raviraman.com/procrastination/https://raviraman.com/procrastination/Sitting down to write, he stared blankly out the window. Then, he looked at the shackles chaining him to his heavy wooden desk.Mon, 19 Dec 2016 14:00:28 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/benefits-of-coaching/https://raviraman.com/benefits-of-coaching/The return on investment and benefits of coaching are undeniable. In this post I will reveal 10 key benefits that coaching can offer any professional.Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:00:04 GMTCareerMindsethttps://raviraman.com/meditation-life-hack/https://raviraman.com/meditation-life-hack/Meditation is the easiest, cheapest and most underestimated way to improve your focus and overall quality of your life.Mon, 12 Dec 2016 14:00:22 GMTLifestylehttps://raviraman.com/mentor/https://raviraman.com/mentor/Do you have a mentor? For most of my career, I had at least one, and up to three mentors. Much of my career success can be traced back to their advice.Wed, 07 Dec 2016 14:00:03 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/decide-multiple-job-offers/https://raviraman.com/decide-multiple-job-offers/Don't rely on your gut feeling to choose the best job offer for you. Instead, use the Decision Table method to select amongst multiple job offers.Mon, 05 Dec 2016 13:00:12 GMTJob Searchhttps://raviraman.com/career-advice-tony-robbins/https://raviraman.com/career-advice-tony-robbins/What would Tony Robbins say to you if you asked him for Career Advice? In this post, you will learn exactly what he would say, including 4 critical lessons!Wed, 30 Nov 2016 14:00:48 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/salary-negotiation-case-study/https://raviraman.com/salary-negotiation-case-study/What if a few minutes of your time, and a little courage, could earn you tens of thousands of dollars? Salary negotiation can do that. Learn how.Mon, 28 Nov 2016 14:00:10 GMTJob Searchhttps://raviraman.com/connecting-people-career-success/https://raviraman.com/connecting-people-career-success/Career success shouldn't be left to chance. Networking is the key If you don't like networking, just focus on connecting to those you meet everyday.Mon, 31 Oct 2016 21:14:10 GMTCareerJob Searchhttps://raviraman.com/benefits-self-doubt/https://raviraman.com/benefits-self-doubt/Even the biggest and brightest vision can lose radiance in the face of self-doubt. Where does self-doubt come from? Self-doubt emerges from fear.Mon, 25 Jul 2016 14:37:43 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/trying-hard-not-enough/https://raviraman.com/trying-hard-not-enough/It’s not even close. We like to say this to ourselves nonetheless. We tell our employees, peers, and children, that if you just work hard, everything will be…Fri, 22 Jul 2016 15:07:11 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/everybody-needs-a-coach/https://raviraman.com/everybody-needs-a-coach/"Everybody needs a coach!" says Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google. You wouldn't think titans of industry benefit from coaching, but they do! Learn how.Wed, 06 Jul 2016 16:59:36 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/practical-interview-tips/https://raviraman.com/practical-interview-tips/This post is all about providing you with practical interview tips that work. If you follow even a few of the tips, your next interview will go great!Mon, 04 Jul 2016 22:46:37 GMTJob Searchhttps://raviraman.com/choosing-the-best-career/https://raviraman.com/choosing-the-best-career/Choosing the best career doesn't have to be rocket science or an act of faith. In this post I share 3 key questions that will help you find a great career.Sun, 03 Jul 2016 19:31:11 GMTJob Searchhttps://raviraman.com/power-not-knowing/https://raviraman.com/power-not-knowing/His Holiness the Dalai Lama, pauses for a moment to ponder a question he is asked, lets out a relaxed breath and says “I don’t know anything.” A chuckle…Tue, 07 Jun 2016 15:31:00 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/multitasking-destroying-career/https://raviraman.com/multitasking-destroying-career/There is no doubt in my mind that multitasking, that seemingly harmless ability to juggle multiple distractions and projects at once, is secretly waging war…Tue, 24 May 2016 14:11:19 GMTCareerMindsethttps://raviraman.com/stephen-kings-pencil-stop-hacking-start/https://raviraman.com/stephen-kings-pencil-stop-hacking-start/What type of #2 pencil Stephen King write with? Have you ever wondered about that? Someone on Redditt did, and posed the question.Thu, 19 May 2016 00:24:15 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/make-difference-24-hours-day/https://raviraman.com/make-difference-24-hours-day/We all have 24 hours a day, but each of us chooses to use it differently. This is the difference that makes the difference.Mon, 16 May 2016 13:59:09 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/what-social-media-addiction-is-costing-you/https://raviraman.com/what-social-media-addiction-is-costing-you/Yesterday I decided to go on a social media detox. The idea occurred to me as I was driving back from a bucolic 25-mile trail run in the foothills of the Rocky…Sun, 15 May 2016 21:04:48 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/want-creative-try-bored-first/https://raviraman.com/want-creative-try-bored-first/If I didn’t sit at my desk and start writing this post, using pen and paper first thing in the morning, it wouldn’t have happened. My computer is turned off.Fri, 13 May 2016 14:44:09 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/dont-quit-job-travel-world/https://raviraman.com/dont-quit-job-travel-world/If you think quitting your job to travel the world is all goodness, this post might have you thinking twice. Don't quit your job without reading this first.Thu, 12 May 2016 15:37:38 GMTLifestylehttps://raviraman.com/disrupt-your-routines/https://raviraman.com/disrupt-your-routines/How you do things plays a big part in your outcomes. Specifically, by “how”, I’m referring to how you arrange and order things to achieve precise results.Mon, 09 May 2016 22:45:41 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/just-be-useful/https://raviraman.com/just-be-useful/Being useful is a great attitude to have. There are lots of people (and books and products) out there claiming that they can teach you how to be successful,…Sun, 08 May 2016 23:59:22 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/grit-and-dealing-with-challenges/https://raviraman.com/grit-and-dealing-with-challenges/Yesterday was all about “grit” for me. Grit is an underappreciated trait that I’m convinced has more to do with success and achievement than talent or luck.Sat, 07 May 2016 20:49:11 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/finding-your-calling-vocations-vs-jobs/https://raviraman.com/finding-your-calling-vocations-vs-jobs/I wonder when the ideas will slow or stop. Writing these morning pages, as I’ve been doing for the past week, has been a great exercise.Fri, 06 May 2016 14:42:21 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/urgent-need-self-care-insanely-busy-world/https://raviraman.com/urgent-need-self-care-insanely-busy-world/If you listen to social media and the prevailing wisdom of water-cooler chatter, which I hope you don’t, you would think that the path to living an exceptional…Tue, 03 May 2016 22:08:08 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/being-an-authentic-entrepreneur/https://raviraman.com/being-an-authentic-entrepreneur/Up until January 2015, I was either a child, a student, an employee or a traveler.Sun, 01 May 2016 15:31:08 GMTBusinesshttps://raviraman.com/lessons-learned-warren-buffetts-2016-berkshire-annual-meeting/https://raviraman.com/lessons-learned-warren-buffetts-2016-berkshire-annual-meeting/As I watch Warren and Charlie answer questions at the 2016 Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting, there are so many gems of wisdom being thrown out that I broke…Sat, 30 Apr 2016 22:05:56 GMTPersonalhttps://raviraman.com/new-wealth-definition/https://raviraman.com/new-wealth-definition/Let's take a look at a new wealth definition. Money matters, but only to a point. The research is clear that above $75,000 USD in household income, the…Sat, 30 Apr 2016 01:13:04 GMTLifestylehttps://raviraman.com/give-negative-feedback/https://raviraman.com/give-negative-feedback/If you are a boss or leader of any sort, there will come a time when you need to give negative feedback.Wed, 27 Apr 2016 18:34:20 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/via-negativa-the-ultimate-un-happiness-hack/https://raviraman.com/via-negativa-the-ultimate-un-happiness-hack/The art of negative thinking, also referred to as "via negativa" is featured in Nassim Taleb's book "Antifragile." Use via negativa to find happiness!Sun, 10 Apr 2016 14:14:15 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/say-no-gracefully/https://raviraman.com/say-no-gracefully/Are you a “yes” person or a “no” person? A “yes” person will say “yes” to any request.Wed, 06 Apr 2016 15:36:29 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/hard-work-overrated/https://raviraman.com/hard-work-overrated/Hard work can pay off for a time. Eventually, however, hard work will just get you stuck and keep you there.Wed, 16 Mar 2016 23:02:15 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/what-do-you-want/https://raviraman.com/what-do-you-want/What do you want? In Proverbs 29:18 it is said, “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” Numerous studies show that goal setting works and intrinsically…Fri, 11 Mar 2016 21:58:30 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/dont-let-busyness-crowd-out-happiness/https://raviraman.com/dont-let-busyness-crowd-out-happiness/My trip last week into the mountains, a short two-night ski trip to our usual Nordic Ski trails, was looking more and more inconvenient the closer it got.Wed, 09 Mar 2016 14:08:10 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/being-healthy-is-underrated/https://raviraman.com/being-healthy-is-underrated/Nothing matters as much in this life as health. Without health and vitality, we can’t focus, get things done or help others.Tue, 08 Mar 2016 00:36:58 GMTLifestylehttps://raviraman.com/linkedin-profile-optimization-guide/https://raviraman.com/linkedin-profile-optimization-guide/LinkedIn is the leading professional network in the world. If you are at all serious about growing your career or business, you need to get on LinkedIn with a…Sun, 28 Feb 2016 01:05:13 GMTJob Searchhttps://raviraman.com/steve-jobs-speech-4-powerful-life-lessons/https://raviraman.com/steve-jobs-speech-4-powerful-life-lessons/Steve Jobs needs no introduction. His impact on the world of technology has been immeasurable, and he has captivated the world of technology consumers and the…Sun, 14 Feb 2016 16:59:41 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/5-proven-ways-confident-banish-doubt/https://raviraman.com/5-proven-ways-confident-banish-doubt/Watching the Political Debates over the past few months has been quite a spectacle.Sun, 07 Feb 2016 22:22:46 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/overcome-obstacles-lesson-stoicism/https://raviraman.com/overcome-obstacles-lesson-stoicism/Everyone runs into a barrier at some point in life. The car gets a flat tire. The co-worker throws a fit. The internet is slow. A loved one passes away.Sun, 31 Jan 2016 18:41:46 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/happy-even-hate-job/https://raviraman.com/happy-even-hate-job/Happiness is a choice, even if you hate your job. It might not be an easy one to make every day, particularly if you hate your job, but it still is something…Thu, 21 Jan 2016 16:20:50 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/ramp-fast-first-90-days-job/https://raviraman.com/ramp-fast-first-90-days-job/Stepping into a new role? Read this post to learn how you have an opportunity to set the tone for your entire career, within the first few critical months.Mon, 18 Jan 2016 14:51:36 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/david-goggins-goals/https://raviraman.com/david-goggins-goals/David Goggins is a Navy Seal who thrives on big challenges on goals. This post is about what I learned from his exploits of endurance and mental toughness.Mon, 11 Jan 2016 18:17:10 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/reclaim-day-overcome-distraction-work/https://raviraman.com/reclaim-day-overcome-distraction-work/100,000 words a day! That's how much information research shows that a typical adult faces every day.Wed, 06 Jan 2016 00:10:18 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/sell-without-salesy/https://raviraman.com/sell-without-salesy/Selling is a fundamental human skill. Our ability to inspire and move others has a significant impact on our ability to lead a productive and useful life.Mon, 04 Jan 2016 23:05:34 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/how-to-set-goals/https://raviraman.com/how-to-set-goals/Setting goals is not difficult. Why then, do so many goals go unfinished? Goals that are not compelling and appropriate do not get completed.Sun, 27 Dec 2015 13:34:10 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/truth-career-networking-tech-pros/https://raviraman.com/truth-career-networking-tech-pros/I honestly believe that all human beings want to help each other, they just don’t know how.Fri, 18 Dec 2015 14:20:05 GMTJob Searchhttps://raviraman.com/become-master-work-life-balance/https://raviraman.com/become-master-work-life-balance/This blog post is all about the problem of work life balance, and what you can do to alleviate the problem.Tue, 15 Dec 2015 00:21:12 GMTLifestylehttps://raviraman.com/many-goals-results/https://raviraman.com/many-goals-results/There are two common mistakes made when setting goals. 1) Not setting any goals 2) Setting too many goals.Thu, 10 Dec 2015 20:03:14 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/strategies-successful-executive-job-search/https://raviraman.com/strategies-successful-executive-job-search/The career search process for a senior executive is unique. There is no structured process for finding out about or applying for jobs.Tue, 08 Dec 2015 20:44:28 GMTJob Searchhttps://raviraman.com/how-to-change-careers-when-you-dont-know-what-to-do-next/https://raviraman.com/how-to-change-careers-when-you-dont-know-what-to-do-next/Switching professions is not something that we are trained to know how to do. It is, however, the emerging reality of many jobs.Tue, 08 Dec 2015 04:03:10 GMTJob Searchhttps://raviraman.com/5-habits-of-successful-people-that-you-should-adopt-immediately/https://raviraman.com/5-habits-of-successful-people-that-you-should-adopt-immediately/You are a product of your habits. If you continuously identify and cultivate positive new habits you can learn more, have more fun and set yourself up for…Sun, 06 Dec 2015 23:31:02 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/simple-strategies-winning-resume/https://raviraman.com/simple-strategies-winning-resume/I've seen amazing resumes, and plenty of awful ones. It is imperative that you put your best effort into making your resume a strong reflection of your value…Sat, 05 Dec 2015 01:40:59 GMTJob Searchhttps://raviraman.com/8-things-successful-people-do-when-starting-a-new-job/https://raviraman.com/8-things-successful-people-do-when-starting-a-new-job/Starting a new job can be a time filled with excitement and stress. The good news is, you can learn how to overcome the stress and focus on the excitement in a…Fri, 04 Dec 2015 04:12:21 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/6-things-to-do-before-you-look-for-your-next-job/https://raviraman.com/6-things-to-do-before-you-look-for-your-next-job/Before you head out looking for your next job, it pays to get ready. This post covers a few things that will save you time and energy in your search while…Wed, 02 Dec 2015 04:01:20 GMTJob Searchhttps://raviraman.com/what-its-like-to-leave-the-corporate-world-to-start-my-business/https://raviraman.com/what-its-like-to-leave-the-corporate-world-to-start-my-business/Leaving the corporate world to start my business was a scary proposition. Luckily, I was able to face my fears and do it anyway!Fri, 09 Oct 2015 17:14:27 GMTBusinesshttps://raviraman.com/how-to-invest-money-for-wealth-and-happiness/https://raviraman.com/how-to-invest-money-for-wealth-and-happiness/Investing doesn't have to be complicated. Let me teach you how to invest money in 6 simple steps. Learn to take control of your own financial future.Tue, 08 Sep 2015 22:02:57 GMTLifestylehttps://raviraman.com/10-ways-to-get-more-from-your-career-coach/https://raviraman.com/10-ways-to-get-more-from-your-career-coach/You are investing time and money in working with someone to help you achieve your biggest goals. Make the effort to get the most out of your career coach!Tue, 11 Aug 2015 02:27:01 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/4-tips-to-improve-focus/https://raviraman.com/4-tips-to-improve-focus/We could all do more and do better if we learned how to focus. This article shares 4 scientific methods for improving your focus, starting today.Thu, 06 Aug 2015 16:03:12 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/6-amazing-ways-yerba-mate-benefits-your-health/https://raviraman.com/6-amazing-ways-yerba-mate-benefits-your-health/Yerba Mate benefits your health in many ways. I've managed to kicked my coffee habit by rediscovering the great taste and health benefits of this drink.Sat, 25 Jul 2015 19:33:37 GMTLifestylehttps://raviraman.com/how-to-discover-your-life-purpose-today/https://raviraman.com/how-to-discover-your-life-purpose-today/Discovering your life purpose is one of the most useful pursuits you can make in your life. This post will show you how to identify your life purpose today.Mon, 13 Jul 2015 19:41:25 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/the-wheel-of-life/https://raviraman.com/the-wheel-of-life/The Wheel of Life is a powerful process for transforming the quality of your life, career or business. Use it today to craft a better life!Wed, 08 Jul 2015 20:08:46 GMTLifestylehttps://raviraman.com/the-life-changing-magic-of-tidying-up/https://raviraman.com/the-life-changing-magic-of-tidying-up/The life changing magic of tidying up is real. You can apply the simple process from this book to greatly improve your happiness at home and and at work.Mon, 22 Jun 2015 17:35:31 GMTLifestylehttps://raviraman.com/mark-twains-9-tips-for-living-a-good-life/https://raviraman.com/mark-twains-9-tips-for-living-a-good-life/All of us are quite familiar with the famous books Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.Tue, 09 Jun 2015 17:14:40 GMTLifestylehttps://raviraman.com/5-life-lessons-your-parents-didnt-teach-you/https://raviraman.com/5-life-lessons-your-parents-didnt-teach-you/There are many things people learn in life, but it seems that people don’t learn the most important life lessons until it’s too late. Here are my top five.Sun, 07 Jun 2015 13:00:42 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/10-habits-that-hold-you-back-at-work/https://raviraman.com/10-habits-that-hold-you-back-at-work/When it comes to work, everyone wants to be at their best. Unfortunately, we all have habits that intervene. Here are 10 habits that hold you back at work.Fri, 05 Jun 2015 13:00:47 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/11-simple-ways-to-stop-overthinking-everything/https://raviraman.com/11-simple-ways-to-stop-overthinking-everything/There are many ways to stop overthinking everything and take control of your life. Let's dive into a few that work very well.Thu, 04 Jun 2015 16:54:36 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/18-life-lessons-from-18-days-hiking-the-john-muir-trail/https://raviraman.com/18-life-lessons-from-18-days-hiking-the-john-muir-trail/I spent 18 days hiking the John Muir Trail from Yosemite to Mt. Whitney. Along the way I learned life lessons that changed how and why I live the way I do.Mon, 20 Apr 2015 00:11:22 GMTLifestylehttps://raviraman.com/top-30-most-influential-people-in-personal-development/https://raviraman.com/top-30-most-influential-people-in-personal-development/This is my list of the top 30 most influential people in personal development. All of them are authors, and provide something significant for us to learn in…Wed, 15 Apr 2015 17:28:15 GMTLifestylehttps://raviraman.com/7-traits-all-successful-life-hackers-have-in-common/https://raviraman.com/7-traits-all-successful-life-hackers-have-in-common/I used to be skeptical about the whole Life Hacking trend. Then I started to understand what successful Life Hackers really did. This changed my opinion!Wed, 08 Apr 2015 14:26:16 GMTLifestylehttps://raviraman.com/17-tips-to-cure-procrastination/https://raviraman.com/17-tips-to-cure-procrastination/By utilizing these 17 simple tips you can cure procrastination and finally complete all of those projects you have been meaning to do.Mon, 06 Apr 2015 13:05:18 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/lesson-morning-routines-successful-people/https://raviraman.com/lesson-morning-routines-successful-people/Learn from the morning routines of successful people. Take the time each morning to ask "What good shall I do today?." Get focused!Sun, 15 Mar 2015 15:00:04 GMTLifestylehttps://raviraman.com/why-even-night-owls-should-wake-up-early/https://raviraman.com/why-even-night-owls-should-wake-up-early/Various studies have shown that people who wake up early people exhibit character traits like optimism, being agreeable, satisfaction and conscientiousness.Fri, 13 Mar 2015 01:41:23 GMTLifestylehttps://raviraman.com/how-to-find-the-best-place-to-live/https://raviraman.com/how-to-find-the-best-place-to-live/If you are considering a move to a new location, your first step should be to decide on the lifestyle you want. That is how to find the best place to live.Sat, 07 Mar 2015 01:18:28 GMTLifestylehttps://raviraman.com/how-to-advance-your-career-in-tech/https://raviraman.com/how-to-advance-your-career-in-tech/This post will teach you how to advance your career by doing a few things differently than you have in the past.Fri, 06 Feb 2015 16:08:48 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/the-cleansing-power-of-breath-the-nadi-shodhana-technique/https://raviraman.com/the-cleansing-power-of-breath-the-nadi-shodhana-technique/Lead the Nadi Shodhana technique for energizing the body through the power of this cleansing breathing technique.Fri, 30 Jan 2015 20:20:01 GMTLifestylehttps://raviraman.com/why-i-left-my-job-to-travel-the-world/https://raviraman.com/why-i-left-my-job-to-travel-the-world/Have you every dreamed of leaving you job to travel the world? Well, I did it! After spending 14 years building a successful career, I left my high paying job…Mon, 26 Jan 2015 23:27:52 GMTCareerhttps://raviraman.com/dont-minimalist-happy-instead/https://raviraman.com/dont-minimalist-happy-instead/Instead of trying to be a minimalist, strive for happiness instead. Minimalist living isn't all it's cracked up to be.Wed, 14 Jan 2015 03:58:36 GMTLifestylehttps://raviraman.com/focus-improve-productivity/https://raviraman.com/focus-improve-productivity/Focus is the hidden driver of excellence. Learn how to focus, be more productive and lead a happier and more fulfilling life.Tue, 06 Jan 2015 16:59:54 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/intrinsic-and-extrinsic-motivation/https://raviraman.com/intrinsic-and-extrinsic-motivation/Want to build habits that stick? Learn about the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and how to use both to build positive habits.Tue, 30 Dec 2014 18:24:04 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/foods-that-give-you-energy/https://raviraman.com/foods-that-give-you-energy/Revitalize yourself and feel more energetic than ever by alkalizing your body with foods that give you energy. It is easy to do!Mon, 29 Dec 2014 01:44:32 GMTLifestylehttps://raviraman.com/wake-up-at-5am-become-an-early-riser-forever/https://raviraman.com/wake-up-at-5am-become-an-early-riser-forever/Use Robin Sharma's profound strategies to get you up and going every morning.Fri, 12 Dec 2014 10:23:35 GMTLifestylehttps://raviraman.com/tiny-house-living-thoughts-after-2-weeks-in-a-200-sq-ft-cabin/https://raviraman.com/tiny-house-living-thoughts-after-2-weeks-in-a-200-sq-ft-cabin/My wife and I are two weeks into a six-week stay in a Tiny House. Our little cabin in the woods is located on a horse pasture in the interior of British…Sat, 29 Nov 2014 20:20:29 GMThttps://raviraman.com/8-things-to-know-before-attending-tony-robbins-date-with-destiny/https://raviraman.com/8-things-to-know-before-attending-tony-robbins-date-with-destiny/Ready for Tony Robbins Date With Destiny? I've attended twice. My tips will help you understand the cost, lodging, premium seating and more!Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:33:00 GMTMindsethttps://raviraman.com/how-to-transform-your-life/https://raviraman.com/how-to-transform-your-life/Transforming your life does not require massive action or big goals. It requires steady and methodical progress.Mon, 02 Jan 2012 23:30:05 GMThttps://raviraman.com/reflections-on-beijing-china/https://raviraman.com/reflections-on-beijing-china/I returned to Seattle this evening after 10 days in Beijing, China for work. This was my third trip to the city in the past 4 years.Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:26:15 GMThttps://raviraman.com/white-river-50-mile-ultramarathon-2011-race-report/https://raviraman.com/white-river-50-mile-ultramarathon-2011-race-report/The White River 50 Miler was totally awesome. I signed up for the race many months ago, but the week prior if you asked me if I was going to run it, I would…Thu, 18 Aug 2011 06:11:25 GMThttps://raviraman.com/ironman-cda-2011-race-report/https://raviraman.com/ironman-cda-2011-race-report/I’m very thankful to have finished and the experience was incredible. I learned far more from this race than I have in other races that I was actually able to…Mon, 04 Jul 2011 19:30:28 GMThttps://raviraman.com/ironman-coeur-dalene-race-plan/https://raviraman.com/ironman-coeur-dalene-race-plan/If you are not a tri-geek like me...you might not want to bother reading any more of this post :) Here is my detailed race plan for Ironman CDA.Thu, 23 Jun 2011 04:29:23 GMThttps://raviraman.com/copper-canyon-ultramarathon-2011-adventure-race-report/https://raviraman.com/copper-canyon-ultramarathon-2011-adventure-race-report/A few years ago I participated in one of the most challenging and unique footraces alongside some of the most talented runners on earth, The Tarahumara.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:58:14 GMThttps://raviraman.com/copper-canyon-adventure-and-ultramarathon/https://raviraman.com/copper-canyon-adventure-and-ultramarathon/Ever since hearing about the Tarahumara from Tony Robbins at a workshop several years ago (Tony was sharing tips on fitness and endurance), I’ve dreamed about…Thu, 24 Feb 2011 03:27:18 GMThttps://raviraman.com/how-to-run-50-miles-part-iv-proper-biomechanics/https://raviraman.com/how-to-run-50-miles-part-iv-proper-biomechanics/Read first: Part I, Part II, Part III The third principle I adhere to is that bio-mechanical efficiency is absolutely key.Sun, 13 Feb 2011 20:28:53 GMThttps://raviraman.com/barefoot-running-insights-from-barefoot-ted/https://raviraman.com/barefoot-running-insights-from-barefoot-ted/Today I got a chance to listen to Barefoot Ted (again) and go on a mini barefoot running clinic with other folks from the Born to Run store in Bellevue.Sat, 05 Feb 2011 20:13:41 GMThttps://raviraman.com/how-to-run-50-miles-part-iii/https://raviraman.com/how-to-run-50-miles-part-iii/Read Part I and Part II first. The second principle I mentioned in my first post is that aerobic fitness is rarely the limiter of speed.Wed, 26 Jan 2011 06:22:04 GMThttps://raviraman.com/how-to-run-50-miles-part-ii/https://raviraman.com/how-to-run-50-miles-part-ii/Read Part I Here. I’m going to expand on the first principle I stated in Part I, that I think the outcome for endurance events are more driven by factors…Sun, 23 Jan 2011 20:02:11 GMThttps://raviraman.com/how-to-run-50-miles-part-i/https://raviraman.com/how-to-run-50-miles-part-i/I’ve never ran 50 miles in one go before, but will at the Copper Canyon Ultra a little over a month from now.Sun, 23 Jan 2011 02:49:30 GMThttps://raviraman.com/the-truth-about-a-4-hour-body/https://raviraman.com/the-truth-about-a-4-hour-body/By now the internet has been set on fire by Tim Ferris‘s media blitz in promotion of his newest book, The 4-Hour Body.Thu, 16 Dec 2010 03:08:15 GMThttps://raviraman.com/running-clinic-with-barefoot-ted-from-born-to-run/https://raviraman.com/running-clinic-with-barefoot-ted-from-born-to-run/Had the chance to meet with " Barefoot Ted " (featured in the book Born to Run ) for a fun clinic on natural running and a quick tour of his Luna Sandal…Mon, 13 Dec 2010 07:08:36 GMThttps://raviraman.com/the-north-face-endurance-50k-sanfran-race-report/https://raviraman.com/the-north-face-endurance-50k-sanfran-race-report/The race description lived up to it’s billing as a ridiculously challenging but beautiful course.Thu, 09 Dec 2010 23:16:28 GMThttps://raviraman.com/how-to-be-a-genuine-fake/https://raviraman.com/how-to-be-a-genuine-fake/ …Sun, 28 Nov 2010 04:20:59 GMThttps://raviraman.com/love-what-you-do-do-what-you-love/https://raviraman.com/love-what-you-do-do-what-you-love/ …Fri, 26 Nov 2010 22:38:05 GMThttps://raviraman.com/one-powerful-technique-to-get-things-done/https://raviraman.com/one-powerful-technique-to-get-things-done/I watched a recent talk by Getting Things Done (GTD) author David Allen. A ton of folks in the technology community like the approach, possibly because it…Wed, 24 Nov 2010 03:02:33 GMThttps://raviraman.com/a-week-in-the-life-of-ravi/https://raviraman.com/a-week-in-the-life-of-ravi/I had a recent conversation with a friend around the captivating nature of reality TV.Sun, 21 Nov 2010 05:31:47 GMThttps://raviraman.com/ron-herzog-50k-race-report/https://raviraman.com/ron-herzog-50k-race-report/Yesterday I did my longest and toughest run ever, the Ron Herzog 50K (which ended up being around 32 miles, a little more than 50K).Mon, 08 Nov 2010 05:13:26 GMThttps://raviraman.com/getting-better-with-age/https://raviraman.com/getting-better-with-age/I finished the Portland Marathon last weekend. It was my first marathon in 10 years (not counting the Ironman 's shortly after).Sun, 17 Oct 2010 00:58:07 GMThttps://raviraman.com/leadership-in-everyday-life/https://raviraman.com/leadership-in-everyday-life/Leadership is one of the most misunderstood and puzzling things. Last week I was with a group of team leaders at work discussing leadership.Sun, 23 May 2010 20:41:04 GMThttps://raviraman.com/shift-your-vision-lesson-from-a-hike-to-lake-serene/https://raviraman.com/shift-your-vision-lesson-from-a-hike-to-lake-serene/I went on what turnout out to be an incredible hike yesterday, though at times I felt pretty miserable.Sun, 02 May 2010 21:42:55 GMThttps://raviraman.com/what-ive-learned-from-10-years-of-competitive-swimming/https://raviraman.com/what-ive-learned-from-10-years-of-competitive-swimming/There is no sport more dear to my heart than swimming. I started swimming lessons when I was 7 years old and started swimming competitively when I was 12.Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:26:58 GMThttps://raviraman.com/30-day-meditation-challenge-complete/https://raviraman.com/30-day-meditation-challenge-complete/Two days ago I completed a 30-day meditation challenge. You can read my posts during the challenge here.Fri, 09 Apr 2010 08:56:37 GMThttps://raviraman.com/meditation-a-30-day-challenge/https://raviraman.com/meditation-a-30-day-challenge/Every now and then I do challenges to either learn something new or re-commit myself to something I already do – but not enough.Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:06:16 GMThttps://raviraman.com/be-great-be-powerful-beyond-measure/https://raviraman.com/be-great-be-powerful-beyond-measure/I'm not usually into pomp and show but boy is this video by Eric Horner incredible.Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:52:49 GMThttps://raviraman.com/how-to-win-friends/https://raviraman.com/how-to-win-friends/Listening to “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie (again). There are thousands of books on self-help and business leadership out there…Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:12:14 GMThttps://raviraman.com/barefoot-running-vibram-five-fingers-are-worth-it/https://raviraman.com/barefoot-running-vibram-five-fingers-are-worth-it/I’ve been a runner for the past 15 years. Over this time I’ve suffered countless injuries.Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:06:48 GMThttps://raviraman.com/why-resolutions-dont-work-set-powerful-intentions-for-the-new-year/https://raviraman.com/why-resolutions-dont-work-set-powerful-intentions-for-the-new-year/History shows that the majority of new year's resolutions FAIL. Read this post to learn how you can SUCCEED and set new year's resolutions that work!Sun, 04 Jan 2009 02:17:18 GMThttps://raviraman.com/5-simple-tips-for-superhuman-endurance/https://raviraman.com/5-simple-tips-for-superhuman-endurance/I’ve been fascinated with the study of endurance for years. I am always amazed at people who are able to endure and outlast more than anyone else.Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:55:55 GMThttps://raviraman.com/the-simple-life/https://raviraman.com/the-simple-life/My friend visited from Portland, OR a few weeks and inspired me to take a massive step toward living a much simpler lifestyle.Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:05:49 GMThttps://raviraman.com/getting-more-from-less/https://raviraman.com/getting-more-from-less/We grew up learning that hard work pays off. We learned that short cuts weren't going help us get ahead in the long run.Tue, 22 May 2007 04:09:56 GMThttps://raviraman.com/my-strength-gaining-mission-day-20-check-in/https://raviraman.com/my-strength-gaining-mission-day-20-check-in/OK, here is the latest installment of my experiment to gain massive amounts of strength and size with minimal time spent in the gym.Mon, 21 May 2007 03:06:02 GMThttps://raviraman.com/the-five-phases-of-progress/https://raviraman.com/the-five-phases-of-progress/Any goal requires some level of commitment. It also requires an uncanny ability to push through when things seem to be going anywhere but up.Sun, 20 May 2007 05:24:51 GMThttps://raviraman.com/the-secret-how-to-attract-what-you-want-in-life/https://raviraman.com/the-secret-how-to-attract-what-you-want-in-life/We just wrapped up our Seattle PowerGroup meeting, where we watched The Secret. This is a movie about aligning your thoughts, feelings and emotions to that…Sat, 19 May 2007 21:45:15 GMThttps://raviraman.com/learned-tony-robbins-date-with-destiny/https://raviraman.com/learned-tony-robbins-date-with-destiny/Tony Robbins Date With Destiny is a powerful week-long event that helps anyone get clear on their values and breakthrough whatever is holding them back.Fri, 15 Dec 2006 02:51:00 GMTLifestylehttps://raviraman.com/lower-stress-and-increase-endurance-by-breathing-better/https://raviraman.com/lower-stress-and-increase-endurance-by-breathing-better/This article will describe how to increase your endurance by breathing better! It is simple but effective. Try it today.Mon, 04 Dec 2006 10:12:27 GMTLifestylehttps://raviraman.com/lose-weight-by-sleeping-more/https://raviraman.com/lose-weight-by-sleeping-more/Yesterday I wrote about my motivation to find all the lost hours that have disappeared from my life. Sleep seems to be a prime suspect for the theft.Fri, 03 Nov 2006 19:36:50 GMThttps://raviraman.com/held-hostage-by-technology/https://raviraman.com/held-hostage-by-technology/Technology is great. Gadgets and software help us to get more done in less time. Most people spend more time at home in front of their computer than their TV.Thu, 02 Nov 2006 05:09:28 GMThttps://raviraman.com/choose-your-friends-wisely/https://raviraman.com/choose-your-friends-wisely/Most of us would like to believe that we are completely free in all senses of the word. We make our own decisions. We are in charge of how we feel.Tue, 31 Oct 2006 22:32:16 GMThttps://raviraman.com/dangers-of-multi-tasking/https://raviraman.com/dangers-of-multi-tasking/While on retreat in Colorado , I had only one purpose; to do no-thing. I didn’t shower. I didn’t shave. I didn’t eat. I just meditated.Sat, 28 Oct 2006 04:34:55 GMThttps://raviraman.com/yoga-retreat/https://raviraman.com/yoga-retreat/I have successfully plugged myself back into society! The Yoga Retreat at the Relational Yoga Mandiram was incredible. The place has changed me forever.Fri, 27 Oct 2006 06:57:57 GMThttps://raviraman.com/power-of-affirmation/https://raviraman.com/power-of-affirmation/When I was a kid I had constant validation that I would do well when I grew up . Noone told me how old a grown-up was supposed to be, but ever since I can…Wed, 18 Oct 2006 21:23:51 GMT