by Kabir Sehgal | Apr 5, 2018 | All, Op-Ed
These days everyone wants to tell you how busy they are. And for good reason: Americans work on average 44 hours per week and, in some industries, it’s more like 60 hours. Of course, it’s only natural for folks to talk about their full schedules. But constantly...
by Kabir Sehgal | Mar 13, 2018 | All, Op-Ed
Becoming more mindful means increasing your awareness of yourself and those around you. When you’re in a meeting, for example, you’ll start to notice not only what other people are saying but how you listen to them. By turning your attention inward, you’ll observe...
by Kabir Sehgal | Mar 12, 2018 | All, Op-Ed
There is no doubt that you can benefit from daily meditation. It has several health benefits like reducing cortisol levels that cause stress, lessening blood pressure, and slowing the heart rate. Besides these physiological effects, it can also have a positive impact...
by Kabir Sehgal | Mar 2, 2018 | All, Op-Ed
If President Donald Trump wants to advance his “America First” agenda, he should tune into the Academy Awards on March 4. Movies and music are cultural exports that help to narrow America’s trade deficits. These cultural and artistic services are...
by Kabir Sehgal | Mar 1, 2018 | All, Op-Ed
Your commute shouldn’t just be a daily chore. It can become a personal journey in which you enrich your career, enlighten your mind, and enhance your happiness. But too many people don’t make the most of their travel to and from their office. Here are three things you...
by Kabir Sehgal | Feb 22, 2018 | All, Op-Ed
Morning is the most important part of the day. When you have a good start, it sets you up for success for the rest of the day. When you win the morning, you have a better chance of winning the afternoon and evening too. But when you have a bad or problematic morning,...
by Kabir Sehgal | Feb 7, 2018 | All, Op-Ed
Every now and then, you’ll be confronted with a difficult person. Maybe it’s your manager who pressures you to make a work deadline. Or it’s your spouse who challenges you at every turn. Maybe it’s even the barista who gives you an attitude while he makes your latte...
by Kabir Sehgal | Jan 28, 2018 | All, Music, Op-Ed
The Grammys are coming to New York City. And Congress just did. On Friday, the House Judiciary Committee held a field hearing in the city, where Neil Portnow, president of the Recording Academy, and the artists Aloe Blacc and Booker T. Jones appeared. They testified...
by Kabir Sehgal | Jan 26, 2018 | All, Op-Ed
The Grammy Awards will feature top stars like Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars. Viewers should also be reminded of just how difficult it has become for less popular artists to make a living in the digital age. Here’s how Spotify and other streaming services can pay...
by Kabir Sehgal | Jan 15, 2018 | All, Op-Ed
We all admire Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the heroic way in which he lived his life. But who did this great reverend look up to? And most importantly, what did he learn from his mentor? One of Dr. King’s mentors was Ralph Bunche, a professor at Howard University...
