“Blaming others for your current situation is ordinary; Holding yourself accountable for being the architect of your own life is eXtraOrdinary.” – Naveen Lakkur Nobody is immune to unforeseen circumstances that will derail our life, our plans, or our state of mind. It happens when people do not conform with our plans, or if the…

“Feeling bad or sad when you lose something, or someone is ordinary; Feeling good or happy to welcome something or someone new is eXtraOrdinary.” – Naveen Lakkur When we lose someone we value and love the most, or when we lose something valuable to our personal and professional life, it is a fact that we will…

“Spending time on social networks is ordinary; Creating positive social impact is eXtraOrdinary” – Naveen Lakkur Everyone knows that digital platforms of social networks are a new-age meeting place that can be used to engage and build relationships. It is also a platform that fosters self-development, learning, and discovery if used correctly. You can meet…

“Being part of functions is ordinary; Being functional is extraordinary.” – Naveen Lakkur Most people like being part of a ‘well-oiled machine.’ It is secure and life is easy that way. Some people like to use their skills and be functional. They use their skills and competencies to turn around a failing organization or start…

“Smiling during good times is ordinary; Smiling during tough times is eXtraOrdinary.” – Naveen Lakkur Good times are subjective and everybody describes good times in their own way. Some count money, or relationships, or any part of their personal or professional lives. Good times bring a smile to everyone. How they use their good times…

“To err is human”, goes the saying. While it is natural for humans to make mistakes, most people make sure that they do not repeat those mistakes, and instead learn from them. These people also make sure that others do not make those mistakes they made. Some people go a Little Extra, and learn about…

Education can change people’s lives. It can mold opinions and points of view on things. It is a means for people’s purpose in life. It also paves a way for people to find answers for questions they have, another means to acquire knowledge. Some people not only acquire knowledge, but they apply their knowledge multiple…

“Having wishes and hopes is ordinary; Having goals and plans is eXtraOrdinary.” – Naveen Lakkur Everyone goes through hard times. People work hard to get out of hard times while wishing and hoping that their problems go away. They hope and wish that they become successful professionally and personally. Some people go ‘a Little Extra™’ and work…

“Looking good is ordinary; Being good is eXtraOrdinary.” – Naveen Lakkur We all make sure to look presentable and maintain visual appeal. Looking good will help you make a great first impression. It could influence how people will look at you as a colleague, engage with you, letting you achieve great results. It also imbues…