Extreme of self-control in the name of self-discipline is nothing but self-denial. The preference of our choices colored in all sorts of judgments just reinforce a model of success that has self-denial at its core. We often identify a ‘healthy’ standard to measure ourselves against. Measuring ourselves against this impossible ideal, we end up being prisoner of self-discipline in the name of self-improvement. A better school to get admission into a better college. Better grades to get a better job. A socially accepted successful life to attract a better life partner. And the story just goes on and on. The market wants us to compete endlessly for everything. We are … Continue reading Piyush Kamal