When a market condition changes or a competitive environment changes, those things are outside our control. But what we must control is our attention to them.

It is a good time to remind ourselves that everything begins with a thought!

We also must realize that we are now living in the most uncertain times of our lives. Things are changing at a very rapid pace and we do not have much control on what is going on around us. Probably the only thing we can still control in our mind and thoughts.

Most of the thoughts are not yours but from your parents, your teachers, your friends, the books, the movies, the television, the newspapers.

More often than not, the secret of success lies in the very basic the very small wins. The small, consistent and disciplined steps lead to big successes.

As everything we do in this world, be it work, business, politics or relationships, it is through humans, and we may still be successful if we understand and use the basic laws governing human nature and behavior to our advantage.

In the times of uncertainties, it is best to focus on ‘what we can control’ and just drop ‘what we can’t control’.

Negative thinking and negative emotions have their importance: they sharpen your focus on dangers, threats, and vulnerabilities. This is critical for our survival.

The unprecedented COVID19 disruptions have made these basics even more relevant and critical for success in life and at work.