A notorious Mexican drug baron’s audacious escape from prison in July doesn’t, at first, appear to have much to teach corporate boards. But some in the business world suggest otherwise. Beyond the morally reprehensible side of criminals’ work, some business gurus say organised crime syndicates, computer hackers, pirates and others operating outside the law could teach legitimate corporations a thing or two about how to hustle and respond to rapid […]

Writer Kurt Vonnegut was an American literary icon who was beloved as much for his attitudes about life as for his unique style of writing. Born in 1922, he was marked in his early life by his experiences in WWII and dedicated much of his career to exposing the tragedies of war, particularly in works like his masterpiece Slaughterhouse Five and his last book A Man Without a Country. Vonnegut’s […]

While many revere Bruce Lee as a master of the martial arts, far fewer are aware of the deep philosophical underpinnings which served as a base from which these skills arose. One of the most prominent factors in Bruce’s development was the influence of Taoist philosophy. Taoist philosophy was developed in the sixth century BC by Lao Tzu, credited with writing the classical work, the Tao Te Ching. The word […]

Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (popularly known as Babasaheb) used education as a tool to rise above the ordinary and become one of the great leaders of modern India, an effective fighter against the discrimination present in a caste-ridden society, and one of the chief architects of the Indian Constitution. As jurist, economist, politician and social reformer, his life is an example to all of us. On his 124th birth anniversary today, […]

  When I was 18 years old, I suffered from anxiety and stomach problems. A compassionate physician and practicing Buddhist referred me to a Taoist monk who specialized in meditation and martial arts. I ended up healing myself of anxiety and stomach issues by doing meditation, and went on a great journey of self-discovery. Here are 9 lessons I learned while studying with a monk: 1. Keep trying until you […]

I believe people come into our lives for a reason. Sometimes the reasons are obvious; other times, they’re far more subtle. Over time, however, we usually come to realize and understand why life took a certain path. From what I know now, most of our biggest life lessons come from those we allow into our hearts. When I met my ex, I was vulnerable, exposed and recently pieced back together. I welcomed […]