Before the Last Breath Death is one of those subjects we rarely speak about openly. It sits quietly in the background of life—acknowledged, yet avoided. Recently, while reading The Collected Addresses, I came across the idea of “deathbed diaries.” These were reflections written by people who were close to death—people who, knowing their time was limited, chose to leave behind confessions, advice, or regrets. What struck me most was the observation that many of them shared regrets. Reading those reflections made me pause and turn the question inward. If I were in that moment, what would I say? Would I have a confession? Advice? Regrets? When I look at my life so far, I feel I have lived it fully in many ways. Yet, like most people, I realise there are also unspoken parts of life. There are people we loved but never told. Feelings we carried quietly. Moments when hesitation spoke louder than courage. Life events, disappointments, and betrayals slowly teach us to be c...
The Quiet Strength of leadership I’ve stepped into leadership roles both professionally and at home, and it’s rarely straightforward. People come in all varieties, and pleasing everyone is a myth. (I’ve written about this before: learn to say “no” and let go of impossible expectations.) But what about the tough ones? Those who throw tantrums, manipulate subtly, or stir trouble when they can’t get their way directly? As a leader, you must remain calm yet firm—reinforcing that rules and protocols exist for good reason, inefficiency blocks progress, and higher roles demand accountability. Handling situations like these also makes you realise something deeper about leadership itself. Leadership is not a role everyone naturally steps into. In fact, not everybody can be a leader. Many are comfortable being part of the group, contributing in their own way, but leadership demands something extra—responsibility, emotional balance, and the willingness to stand firm even whe...