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Abhishek Thakore

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The writer is an alumnus of IIM Bangalore – Class of 2005 and Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics,Mumbai - Class of 2003. He is currently doing his PhD from IIT Bombay exploring the phenomenon of Work Engagement. He has worked with Deutsche Bank, Boston Consulting Group and Hay Consulting in the past. He is the founder and the chief mentor at the Blue Ribbon Movement

The writer is an alumnus of IIM Bangalore – Class of 2005 and Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics,Mumbai - Class of 2003. He is currently doing his PhD from IIT Bombay exploring the phenomenon of Work Engagement. He has worked with Deutsche Bank, Boston Consulting Group and Hay Consulting in the past. He is the founder and the chief mentor at the Blue Ribbon Movement

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What Would Buddha Say About My Career Choice

When it comes to the business of seeking advice, who can be more ‘buddhimaan’ than our very own Buddha?So the other day, when I suddenly bumped into him on the road, I was delighted! My hand reached out for my iPhone 6s and arm around him, I went pouty-lips to

Living Your 20s - The Uncomfortable Confusion

What is a person who has total clarity about their career and life choices at 21 called?With the exception of the rare genius, I would call such a person an“under-exposed pre-mature certainty seeker.”Let me explain.(Featured Image Source - Flickr CC - José Manuel Ríos Valiente)At 21 I was very clear

Your Choices Make You

I’m an old man sitting by the crackling woods of a bonfire. It is a starry night.You, skimming articles cross me. Maybe you don’t even see my blanket and rush by.But maybe you stop. And you ask me – What do you have to say?I say – come, sit by

Inside IIM - a beginning

As I sit to pen down this article for 'Inside IIM' I have some realizations. These are important to share, because they will form the context for a lot on this site, and a filter for each one of you to go through this.For someone who is from an IIM,