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Ryan Holiday: EGO is the ENEMY

Google Let me start with a few questions: What is ego? What role does it play? Who is free of ego? Are there any benefits to having an ego? Ryan Holiday's Ego is the Enemy is an inspirational read for anyone seeking to achieve greatness in life, a journey often hindered by the presence of ego.  I had been excited to read this book for a while and finally decided to try the audiobook version. I knew it would be challenging to absorb everything, but I believed it is worth trying. Listening to a 5-hour and 34-minute audiobook takes more than just time—it requires patience, dedication, determination, and focus. One moment you are immersed in the book, and the next, you are up in the air.  It took me two days to complete the book. While I may not have retained every single detail, I grasped the key concepts it offers.  It reminded me of my childhood, when I was both innocent and arrogant—a reflection of my massive ego. This book helped me understand the importance of maintaining a posi
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas: Review

Google I have come across some interesting reviews of the movie -some recent, others older. The feelings shared by these viewers are simply mind-blowing.  The reviews highlight just how beautiful and touching this film is. I haven't watched the full movie yet, but I am already eager to watch it myself. Nonetheless, I will definitely have my own share of thoughts and feelings to share.  I am truly thankful to my wife for recommending this movie. So far, I have only seen the trailer and read a few online reviews, but they have already sparked my curiosity, and urge, making me want to watch it sooner than I expected.    Preeti Shah Review of the Moive "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas" is a hauntingly poignant masterpiece that transcends the boundaries of cinema to touch the deepest recesses of the human soul. Set against the backdrop of World War II, this film navigates the complexities of innocence, friendship, and the brutality of prejudice with unparalleled grace and sensi
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Building the Legacy --II

Salem House. Happiness Kingdom Travels Early this morning, while browsing through my Facebook news feed, I came across an interesting post from " Happiness Kingdom Travels " about a subject that has long piqued my interest— The Galem House in Punakha .  The post offers a beautiful summary of the house, covering everything one might want to know.  " The Galem and Singye House in Punakha is a historic landmark tied to one of Bhutan's most cherished folk tales-the story of Salem and Singye, two lovers whose tragic romance is often compared to Romeo and Juliet. The house, located near the Punakha Dzongkha, is believed to be the home of Salem, and it stands as a symbol of enduring love and devotion. Visitors can explore the traditional Bhutanese architecture of the house, which reflects the cultural heritage of the region. This site serves as a reminder of Bhutan's rich storytelling tradition and its deep connection to themes of love and loyalty ". I can't ag
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Thoughtful Leader

My King. BBS I often wonder if there's anyone more handsome, thoughtful, wise, profound, visionary, exceptional, and capable than our King. In a small nation like Bhutan, with a population of just seven hundred thousand, if everyone can adopt the same mindset as our King, we could easily achieve anything and become one of the world's leading nations, even in terms of GDP. There is no doubt about championing Gross National Happiness (GNH) and become global ambassadors of this unique philosophy.  There are countless things I admire about our King, but a few are too close to me personally. I can't help but admire how perfectly our King wears our national dress. If anyone truly showcase the perfect fit of the gho , it would be Him. The curve and the neatness of the lagey , everything is ideally in place highlighting the true beauty of our national dress. Another quality I deeply admire is His command of the National Language, Dzongkha .  Whether He speaks in pure Dzongkha or m
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Building the Legacy

I have always felt a strong connection to my homeland, which has played a key role in shaping who I am today.  I am excited to see the recent progress in our nation, especially in areas like architecture, education, and discipline—ideas I had discussed with students and friends long ago. National service is, in my opinion, essential to building our country. Although I had envisioned it a bit differently, it has evolved in a more significant way than I imagined seven years ago. Looking ahead to the next 100 years, it's inspiring to think about the stories we will tell future generations about Bhutan's progress. We will leave behind not just a secure and strong nation, but one that is advanced and forward-thinking. The introduction of programs like Desuung training, and now Gyalsung for high school graduates (September 2024), is especially meaningful. These initiatives reflect where we started and where we hope to go as a nation. For a small country like ours, this level of progr
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I am Getting Little Crazy

Many people choose to go to university after gaining some work experience, while others go right after finishing college. I, however, started my higher education a bit later, but I am grateful I had the chance to study at a good university in Australia. The journey from high school to college and then to university helped me grow and think more maturely. Moving from a rudimentary setting to a world-class campus, I feel very lucky to be surrounded by students who share similar dreams and goals. University life, as many say, is fun, though it comes with a mix of everything. You might feel relaxed at first, but it usually comes with a lot of responsibilities and accountability. As part of a unit assignment, I recently submitted a project to design a simple IT infrastructure. We were asked to create a business model, or company that required basic IT infrastructure with cybersecurity at its core. For me, naming the company was easy—I called it " Dodo AutoWork ." While some might
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How Can We Think Better

The Bhutanese Page Inside Bhutan Page I recently came across an interesting cover about Thimphu  Thromde's  plan to introduce parking fees from   Changilimithang  till the south end. This proposal has sparked a lot of personal opinions. If it is implemented effectively, it could easily generate significant national revenue that would support and sustain essential infrastructure development. I have a few things to share based on my personal experiences and observations. It's crucial that we move towards a more fair and transparent approach to managing this sector, as our traditional methods seem to fall short of national expectations. The current human-managed ticketing system, though providing employment for our youth, is not achieving its intended goals. More importantly, we need to consider the lessons we are passing down to these parking fee collectors. For the present population and the number of vehicles in the country, there are enough parking spaces to be used by all at
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