My not so linear healthy lifestyle[How I screw it up and get back]

Almost from 2010 to until a couple of years ago, I was on the overweight or obese side.  Initial years in Hyderabad, I was someone who would skip my breakfast. I was having pizza and coke every alternate day. On weekends I would add garlic breadstick with mayo dip to that list. I … | Continue reading


@manojsurya.com | 4 years ago

Dealing with Loneliness

Solitude is pleasant. Loneliness is not –  Anna Neagle Loneliness is not just common among humans, but it is also among monkeys, rodents, and fish. Neuroscientist John Cacioppo, who has made a career out of studying loneliness says  – “The absence of social connection triggers th … | Continue reading


@manojsurya.com | 4 years ago

A Year in Review – 2019[Health, Travel, Books, Writings, Runs, Work, Others]

I am writing the facts first and the truth later. Facts are numbers and comparative(from Point A to B). Truth has the story about how it went from A to B (Hint: it won’t be linear). Facts are cold and end results. Truth is what the journey is about, you can feel it. Feel free … C … | Continue reading


@manojsurya.com | 4 years ago

You Are Not Unique

All our brains from early humans evolved in the same wayWe have the same fearsWe have the same craving for survivalWe have the same emotions towards wanting to fit in a groupWe have the same kind of emotions of love, hate, empathy We think we are uniqueBut when we keep our lens w … | Continue reading


@manojsurya.com | 4 years ago

OverCome Your Self-Doubt

George Washington is a Military general, Founding Father and First President of America. His face appears on U.S Dollar Bill and the capital is named after him. Such a tremendous man should have tremendous Self-Confidence. But George Washington had his share of self-doubt. He off … | Continue reading


@manojsurya.com | 4 years ago

Day Challenge [No Movies/TV Series, No Sugar, and Few More Not to Do's]

As cities sprawl, "balanced" regional transportation solutions that involve more highways and more transit don't work. | Continue reading


@manojsurya.com | 4 years ago

Embrace Boredom[for Creativity and Mastery]

Joe Bartley , age 89 got a job in a bar after he put in advertisement in paper which said “Save me from dying of boredom!” and that he needed a job. As Dr. Sandi Mann, the author of The Upside of Downtime: Why Boredom is Good, explains: “The more entertained we are, the more … Co … | Continue reading


@manojsurya.com | 4 years ago

Act Small Win Big[Why and Advantages]

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@manojsurya.com | 4 years ago

How to Embrace Your Future

Creating something valuable takes time and most creators fail a lot of times. The torturous thing is to let go of your own baby you created into someone else hands. This is the classic Steve Jobs story, who got kicked out of his own company, Apple. Yet, in his commencement speech … | Continue reading


@manojsurya.com | 5 years ago