My wife and I were returning home from a friends place. We were in our car, on a familiar road, and we were chatting about many topics. It was fun. With a new baby, we don’t get a lot of opportunities for long talks. Somewhere in the middle of the 45-minute drive, she said, “Do […]
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How to get a better performance review by asking for feedback
Did you know that Jeff Bezos still reads emails from Amazon customers? Reading customer emails gives Jeff anecdotal feedback about how Amazon can improve. Entrepreneurs like him are always seeking input from their customers to grow their business. When I started to view myself as the CEO of my career, it helped me accelerate my […]
Case Study Raise Negotiation: “Paying Attention Helped Me Earn 8.3% More.”
“Have you checked this out!?” How much weight do we give to a recommendation from a friend? Be it for a restaurant, a movie, or the next big app. Enough to check it out right? When I recommended the Ultimate Guide to Negotiate a Raise to a friend, he wanted to try it out. He […]
“Varun, Your Negotiation System Won’t Work Because…”
It was a new high! I had just launched the Ultimate Guide to Negotiate a Raise to amazing reviews. Everyone around me was excited, and I was dreaming about the future of Beyond Grad. And who doesn’t want to feel that rush! But then, I was meet with a speed bump in my lofty existence. […]
Why do Grandparents Adore their Grandkids?
The moment we stepped out of the airport I saw him. He was looking around searching for us, eyes all watery with anticipation. He finally saw us, smiled wide and opened his arms. His 80-year-old body was weak and weirdly strong at the same time. The moment he picked up Myra, I could see the […]