Mindset Coach Dr Pawan Dwivedi

DO WE REALLY NEED HUMANS TO FIND A FRIEND? One of the most underrated abilities we can develop is the ability to OBSERVE the living world around us. In The Elephant in the Brain, we are invited to think about the hidden dimensions of human behaviour. Extending our curiosity beyond human interactions, there is another fascinating dimension worth exploring: our relationship with other living beings. Think about it! An insect crawling on the ground, a bird sitting on a branch, a butterfly hovering around flowers, a tree standing silently beside a road, or even an ant carrying a piece of food — every living being has something to reveal to an observant mind. Our ancestors understood this relationship much better than we do today. Consider a few fascinating illustrations from literature and history: Ramayana: Bhagwan Ram, while searching for Mata Sita, addresses birds, animals and other creatures: हे खग मृग हे मधुकर श्रेणी। तुम देखी सीता मृगनैनी॥ His interaction with...

LAW 4: ALWAYS SAY LESS THAN NECESSARY An interesting lesson from Robert Greene's The 48 Laws of Power Robert Greene, in his book The 48 Laws of Power, narrates the story of Coriolanus, a celebrated Roman military commander, whose achievements on the battlefield earned him immense respect and admiration. After returning victorious from military campaigns, Coriolanus decided to enter politics and seek the position of consul. He had everything that could support his ambition: military achievements, public recognition and an impressive reputation. However, there was one problem. Coriolanus could not control his words. Instead of communicating with humility and understanding the sentiments of ordinary citizens, he often spoke arrogantly and revealed his contempt for them. His manner of speaking gradually damaged the public support he had earned through his military accomplishments. Eventually, his inability to exercise restraint in communication contributed to his political ...

Law 9 of The 48 Laws of Power: Win Through Your Actions, Never Through Argument A popular anecdote about Michelangelo’s masterpiece, David, offers a powerful lesson in listening. When the Duke suggested changes to the statue’s nose, Michelangelo reportedly listened patiently. Instead of arguing, he pretended to make a few adjustments, letting marble dust fall. The Duke felt satisfied, while Michelangelo preserved his artistic vision. The Moral: The Art of Listening Great listeners do not react to every opinion with an argument. They listen to understand, respect the other person’s perspective, and respond with wisdom. Listening is a sign of strength, not weakness. You can respect an opinion without accepting it. Not every disagreement deserves an argument. Sometimes, silence and thoughtful action are more powerful than words. Remember: The best communicators make others feel heard without losing sight of their own purpose. #ListeningSkills #Leadership #Communication #Emotio...

हिंदी के शुद्ध उच्चारण और क्लिष्ट हिंदी बोलने वाले सुसंस्कृत ब्राह्मण परिवार में मिश्रजी का जन्म हुआ। मिश्रजी ने PhD डिग्री प्राप्त की हिंदी में। उनकी पहली पत्नी से एक और दूसरी से भी एक पुत्र का जन्म हुआ।  दूसरी पत्नी भी स्नातकोत्तर तक हिंदी की विद्यार्थिनी रहीं। दोनों पुत्रों ने भी हिंदी में PhD डिग्री प्राप्त किए। पिता भी सरकारी महाविद्यालय में प्रोफेसर के पद से सेवानिवृत्त हुए, और दोनों पुत्र सरकारी और अर्धसरकारी विद्यालय /विश्वविद्यालय में पूर्णकालीन प्रोफेसर के स्थान पर कार्यरत हैं।  लगभग 64 वर्ष की उम्र में चलते फिरते मिस्रजी का स्वर्गवास हो गया। दोनों पुत्र पास ही थे, साथ ही रहते थे। *अब दोनों में होड़ लगी कि पिता को मुखाग्नि कौन देगा*? अग्रज भाईश्री यह सौभाग्य अनुज भाई को देना चाहते थे और अनुज अग्रज को। स्थिति यहाँ तक पहुंच गई कि मुखाग्नि कौन देगा निश्चित नहीं हो पा रहा था।  इसी बीच मिश्रजी का छोटा पुत्र परिवार संग पास ही स्थित एक बहुत ही ऐतिहासिक स्थल के दर्शन हेतु निकल गए, मिश्रजी के पार्थिव शरीर को श्मशान में अंतिम क्रिया के बारातियों के साथ छोड़कर।  अनेकों...

These are the slides mainly used in the Teachers training Program in Monark University Ahmedabad.  Alvin Toffler, An anthroplogist how he analysed entire human civilizations and explained evolution of human civilization. Different era had different aspirations and perspectives.  1. Nomads 2. Agricultural Era  3. Industry Era  4. Knowledge Era and so on  This slide explains how Japanese evolved themselves after second world war. A society which was war mongering became highly disciplined constructive development oriented. They changed their education system into problem solving mindset based.  This slide has taken two examples one is Mr Ganesh Maru who is serving asedicalnofficer in a Government Hospital in Bhavnagar. And Mr Uttam Maru is serving Saurashtra University as an Associate Professor in Sanskrit. Both of them challenged the Nature and today have proven that body is just a mean mindset is the key to success.  ...

A Unique School Where Education Goes Beyond Textbooks! A few days ago, I had the opportunity to visit a school that offers a remarkable experiment in education, challenging many of our conventional assumptions about teaching and learning. The most fascinating aspect of this school is that it has a hostel but no permanent school building. Every morning, students arrive, set up their own tents, arrange their seating, and prepare for the day's academic activities. The entire campus is filled with mango, guava, and other fruit-bearing trees. Here, nature becomes the classroom, and life itself becomes the textbook. Education here is not merely about learning to read and write; it is about learning how to live. Students and teachers work together to prepare the timetable for the following week. This collaborative process helps students develop participation, decision-making, time management, and a sense of collective responsibility. The campus has a wide range of vehicles, fr...