Vindy Teja > Quotes

“Beware! Authentic communication is not to be confused with Grandma's unfiltered comments!”
― Vindy Teja

“How about adding to the dictionary a word we can all relate to: complesult. A remark that is part compliment, part insult, like, ‘You’re pretty smart, for a girl.”
― Vindy Teja

“When information overload strikes again, I reach for a mantra: Knowledge is power. Applied knowledge is powerful.”
― Vindy Teja

“Scapegoating is like the obnoxious Uncle Donald: ignorant, entitled, divisive.”
― Vindy Teja

“I might be a small fish in the pond. But I much prefer that over being even the biggest fish in the swamp or the gutter.”
― Vindy Teja

“Let’s be honest. Half of all wedding celebrations are a lot like cheering for the frickin’ Titanic on the day of departure.”
― Vindy Teja

“Rather than focussing on what's probable, open your mind to what's possible.”
― Vindy Teja, YOLO: Essential Life Hacks for Happiness

“A corruption shakedown leading to a system shakeup can be scary as hell but very necessary.”
― Vindy Teja

“An effective one line philosopher offers deep, funny or relatable soundbites that start the conversation, not end it.”
― Vindy Teja

“Relationships are like recipes. You add two cups of sugar when the recipe calls for one and then you wonder why it turns to sh*t!”
― Vindy Teja

“People can be like socks. Sometimes they just don’t match each other. So maybe it’s time to clean out your sock drawer.”
― Vindy Teja

“If your divorce starts to resemble modern politics, it's the perfect time to channel a high minded hero.”
― Vindy Teja

“Giving into the demands of others all the time robs you of your initiative, independence and, ultimately, your satisfaction.”
― Vindy Teja, YOLO: Essential Life Hacks for Happiness

“What are falsely labeled 'failures' and 'setbacks' are really just learning lessons.”
― Vindy Teja, YOLO: Essential Life Hacks for Happiness

“If what you do for someone has zero effect on your current life but a positive impact on theirs, do it already, will yah?”
― Vindy Teja

“Epistemic Humility; The recognition that we basically don’t know jack s**t about life.”
― Vindy Teja

“Authenticity is a gift you share with others. It's kinda like your gourmet cheeseball contribution to the party.”
― Vindy Teja

“Kindness is a habit and mindset. Once adopted, opportunities to practice it appear out of nowhere, in every moment, of every day, of every year.”
― Vindy Teja, YOLO: Essential Life Hacks for Happiness

“Just because you can do more, doesn't always mean it's a good idea. By taking on less, you often achieve more.”
― Vindy Teja, YOLO: Essential Life Hacks for Happiness

“Nothing speaks louder than practicing what you preach. That's how you make a difference in the world.”
― Vindy Teja, YOLO: Essential Life Hacks for Happiness

“As I looked at my hair this morning, I was reminded of a subtle yet certain truth: I cannot control every frickin’ thing!”
― Vindy Teja

“Which is less aspirational, a look of constipation...or a look of consternation? It'd be a close call.”
― Vindy Teja

“In the absence of courage, there is avoidance.”
― Vindy Teja, YOLO: Essential Life Hacks for Happiness

“Read the room! A little bit of awareness can go a long way.”
― Vindy Teja

“Ask questions. A lot of them. Powerful questions are open ended, simple and direct.”
― Vindy Teja, YOLO: Essential Life Hacks for Happiness

“You feel more real when you say what you mean and mean what you say.”
― Vindy Teja, YOLO: Essential Life Hacks for Happiness