Daily Routines for Success

𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫? 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭. Here’s what no one tells you, but you need to know — straight, practical F&B wisdom: 1. You manage people, not plates. Your team’s morale is your #1 priority. Happy team = smooth service. 2. Master the floor plan. Know every table number, seat position, and section. Precision builds respect. 3. P&L is your real report card. Learn how to read it. Food cost, labor %, and wastage will either save you or sink you. 4. Pre-shift briefings are gold. 5 minutes every day saves 50 minutes of chaos later. Communicate specials, VIPs, and expectations. 5. Chef is not your enemy. Build trust with the kitchen. Service and culinary MUST move as one. 6. Stock control is non-negotiable. You don’t need to memorize every bottle but you must know what moves and what doesn’t. 7. Guest complaints are your golden feedback. Don’t defend ,listen, solve, and follow up. Turn frustration into loyalty. 8. You’re always being watched. Your body language, tone, and pace set the standard. Be sharp, be calm, be consistent. 9. Don’t just check boxes, build systems. SOPs, checklists, side duties this is what keeps a restaurant from falling apart during peak. 10. Never stop learning. Wine. Coffee. Service. Tech. Trends. A growing manager becomes a leading one. 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬. 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬. 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬. Because good managers keep restaurants alive. Great ones make them legendary. #RestaurantManager #FBLife #HospitalityLeadership #ServiceExcellence #FoodAndBeverage #RestaurantSuccess #Shehanshares

Everyone asks why Legal takes so long. So I documented what actually fills your day. 7:48 AM Open inbox. 37 unread emails. At least 5 of them say “Just a quick question.” 8:12 AM Time to take stock of the escalations and follow ups. Then a “quick” SLA that has come back with comments for the 4th time. 10:45 AM Try to read that new regulation update. Get interrupted by a Slack ping: “Hey, do we have a template for this?” 11:20 AM Make an outline for a legal policy. Get pulled into a strategy meeting. Now you’re responsible for reviewing 6 partnership contracts…by tomorrow. 2:30 PM Time to eat lunch while rewriting that clause because Legal, Sales, and InfoSec can’t agree on language. 5:00 PM You still haven’t gotten to your actual to-do list. But you did help the company avoid a data privacy nightmare. So yes, you’re a lawyer. But also a strategist, firefighter, peacekeeper, risk wrangler, and part-time magician. What’s the craziest legal task you’ve been pulled into recently? #InHouseLegal #GeneralCounsel #LegalOps #LegalTech

𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞… In my 1st year of college, I thought programming was just about: ➡️ Building projects ➡️ Getting placed With no mentorship, I learned from YouTube. It worked until my project crashed in a hackathon and I failed a DSA question in an MNC interview. That’s when I realized: 🍁 Building features is easy. 🍁 Being reliable and understandable makes you a real developer. If you want to move from half-done projects to real work, build these 5 habits : 1) 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐲 Consistent daily practice, even just solving one easy problem or writing a small function, helps you build momentum and prevents burnout from long, occasional coding sessions. 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞: Solve one LeetCode problem or write one utility function each day instead of cramming on weekends. 2) 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐮𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨 Always run and test your code before sharing it, because catching bugs early ensures your project works as intended and saves embarrassment later. 3) 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝 Being able to clearly explain what your code does shows that you truly understand it and helps solidify your learning. 4) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 Completing small projects teaches integration, edge cases, and polish, which half-finished features never do. 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞: Build a to-do app, push it to GitHub, then iterate by adding features or improving design. 5) 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐠 𝐥𝐨𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭 Writing down the bugs you fix and reflecting on their cause helps you identify patterns and prevents repeating the same mistakes. Coding is a journey, not a sprint. Making mistakes, seeing your app crash, and facing failed projects are all part of the process Everyone developer you see has once gone through this stage. "Progress comes from the habits you build, not the shortcuts you seek." #FAANG #Leetcode #CodingJourney #ProgrammingHabits #BeginnerDev #Consistency #GitHub #LearnByDoing #DSA #Freshers

Took me 10 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬, 2000+ 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬, and millions of 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐰𝐚𝐲 — to become a LinkedIn 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞. Here’s what I wish I knew when I started… I didn’t begin with the goal of becoming a Top Voice. Back then, I was just a girl with WiFi, curiosity, and a story that no one asked for—but I told it anyway. My first post? Got maybe 10 likes. 1 comment. I still remember that excitement—it wasn’t about numbers. It was about being seen. But I wasn’t consistent. I disappeared. Came back. Wrote again. Failed again. It took me years to understand: LinkedIn rewards clarity, not just creativity. It rewards trust, not just tactics. My turning point- 🙅♀️ Not a viral post. 🤷🏻♀️ Not a client win. It was the moment I decided to show up as a brand, not just a user. If I had to do it all over again, here’s what I’d do differently: 1. 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 > 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐥 I chased reach. It made me visible—but not credible. When I started teaching, not performing, real engagement followed. ⸻ 2. 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 Not to sell, but to connect. To position. Your next client, collaborator, or investor is lurking quietly. Speak to them. ⸻ 3. 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝. I used to talk about everything. Then I claimed my space: LinkedIn, lead generation, personal branding. Everything else aligned after that. ⸻ 4. 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠. The best feedback I ever got wasn’t from the algorithm—it was from a DM: “You changed how I show up at work.” That’s the real metric: Impact. ⸻ 5. 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠. 2000+ posts. 90% didn’t go viral. But every one of them brought me closer—to clarity, confidence, and credibility. ⸻ Today, I help founders, CXOs, and experts build personal brands that command trust, generate leads, and create demand. I helped many become top voices. Not by luck. But through story, strategy, and systems. Want to know exactly how I became a LinkedIn Top Voice? Here’s the full breakdown I shared in this video: https://lnkd.in/dzhBPUUD Because you don’t need 10 years to become a Top Voice. You just need the right foundation—and a voice that never quits. P.S. In the 1st pic am at LinkedIn’s Banglore office, 2nd i had got tears when i saw mail of me becoming a top voice❤️ #LinkedInTopVoice #PersonalBranding

BTS of the Courtroom. Most of the times we see that Courts function only from 11 am to 5pm. A lot of people often complaint that because the Courts work for less hours we have a backlog of cases. Appearing before the Courts amount to only 10 or 15 % of the Lawyers day. The preparation is what takes up the maximum time. 1. Client Counselling 2. Drafting 3. Research and staying upto date 4. Networking 5. Appearing in multiple Courts everyday. 6. Thinking and finding unique solutions. For a Judge, their day also does not necessarily begin at 11 am. Some Judges start working at morning 6 am also. ( Check with their assistants and they will tell you how some Judges call their interns and Assistants early morning to help them with some major orders or while preparing for a case.) Sometimes, some matters are heard in chambers during the breaks or before the session begins. I remember running and waiting outside the chamber of the Judge when we urgently required a signed copy of the order either to carry out an inventory, give a commissioner or to file an appeal. On some days almost everyone ends up working 24 hours straight because the urgency is such. So the bottom line is Litigation is not for someone who wants to do a 11 to 5 job. It's a lifestyle.

This Steps for Restaurant Manager Before starting the Shift. 1. Prioritize Team Morale: Managing people is more important than managing plates. A happy team ensures smooth service. 2. Master the Floor Plan: Know every table number, seat position, and section. This precision builds respect among your team. 3. Understand P&L Statements: Your real performance is reflected in the Profit & Loss statement. Monitor food costs, labor percentages, and wastage closely. 4. Conduct Daily Pre-Shift Briefings: Spending five minutes daily can prevent fifty minutes of chaos. Communicate specials, VIPs, and expectations clearly. 5. Build Trust with the Kitchen: The chef is your ally. A strong relationship between service and culinary teams is essential. 6. Maintain Stock Control: While you don't need to memorize every item, you should be aware of inventory movements to manage costs effectively. 7. Handle Guest Complaints Constructively: View complaints as valuable feedback. Listen actively, resolve issues, and follow up to turn dissatisfaction into loyalty. 8. Lead by Example: Your body language, tone, and pace set the standard for your team. Consistency and calmness are key. 9. Implement Effective Systems: Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), checklists, and side duties to ensure smooth operations during peak times. 10. Commit to Continuous Learning: Stay updated on coffee trends, service innovations, technology, and industry developments to grow as a leader.

In Progress LinkedIn Lessons Learned (that I hope help you too): As I delve a bit deeper into content creation here, (including recently "earning" a "Top Voice Badge"), I've noticed some patterns over the past few months that resulted in more engagement and a growing audience: ⬇⬇ **𝐃𝐨'𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬** ✅ Share Your Passion: Post content that resonates with your lived and professional expertise and passion. Authenticity attracts engagement and this means the wins and the "pies in your face" moments alike. ✅ Timing Matters: Morning posts often outperform evening ones. Start your audience's day with your insights. ✅ Structure is Key: Use bullet points, arrows, numbered lists for clarity. Easy-to-digest posts get more attention. No text walls please. ✅ Consistency Wins: Post regularly at similar times. Experiment to find the sweet spot for your audience. ✅ Take Hints. If a bunch (say 20) posts on particular topic or style gets less engagement, try another topic. ✅ Engage Actively: Don’t just post; interact! Thoughtfully commenting on others' posts builds community. This includes responding to folks who care enough to comment on your stuff. It's called SOCIAL media for a reason. ✅ Recycle Your Hits: Don’t be afraid to repost successful content. Most of your followers everyone sees your post the first time. ✅ Notification Nudge:** Encourage followers to 'ring the bell' for notifications and never miss your updates. ✅ Ask and Offer: Pose thought-provoking questions and offer genuine value in your posts that people can take action on. ✅ Aim for 'Top Voice': Post useful stuff frequently, contribute to collective articles and discussions. It boosts your chances of recognition including Top Voice. It'll also grow your followers. ✅ Integrate video - People love to click on videos that emphasize the points in your post. The better the video quality, the more engagement. **𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝:** ❌ Quick Editing No-No: Avoid editing posts within the first 15 minutes of making a post. It can stifle your post's reach. I don't know why, but it seems to be a pattern. ❌ Over-using external links: Refrain from linking external articles directly in your posts. LinkedIn favors content that keeps users on-site. If you want to link to an article, do it in comments. ❌ Caution with company pages: I'm not saying don't post from a company page, but leader led comms are much more valuable and get more engagement than company pages that tend to be less personal and more salesy. ❌ Cut and Pasting Recent Very Recent Stuff: Will result in suppression. ❌ Scheduled Posts: For some reason, they always perform worse for me. **𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧:** The landscape is ever-evolving. Algorithms and trends change, so keep exploring and adapting. The journey to becoming a LinkedIn pro is ongoing, and there’s always more to learn. I’d love to hear your thoughts and strategies for LinkedIn success. Let’s grow together please!!

How to become a LinkedIn Top Voice: Step 1: Get an F in English. This is the true story of how I did it. It sounds like a joke, but it’s not. My teacher told me I had no grasp of the language. While all the other kids thrived, I felt genuinely left behind. I felt so stupid. I couldn’t understand punctuation. I couldn’t grasp grammar. I definitely couldn’t articulate an expressive thought. I knew what I wanted to say, but I couldn’t put it into words. So I decided I was just… not a writer. Fast forward to today: → 3 best-selling books → LinkedIn Top Voice for the past 2 years (with under 3k followers) → 12–18% engagement on most of my posts I didn’t magically get smarter. I didn’t suddenly become a grammar wizard. I just built a system. I stopped trying to be a great writer and focused on being a clear communicator. Most founders don’t fail on LinkedIn because they’re bad at English. They fail because they have no process. They sit down, wing it, post… crickets. Then they decide: 'Content doesn’t work for me.' It’s not a talent problem. It’s a process problem. Here’s the 5-step system I use every week to create content that actually connects: 1) Plan on Sunday On Sunday evening, I look at what worked and what didn’t. I ask why, then map ideas and angles for the week ahead. No blank-page panic here. I start the week with a clear roadmap. 2) Set the content mix I decide what each post is for. My rhythm: 4 posts to drive engagement (stories, insights, belief shifts) then 1 post that’s action-oriented (newsletter, offer, DM). 3) Ditch the guesswork; use a framework. I never start with an empty page. I pick a framework: Problem → Diagnosis → Treatment Plan or Lara Acosta's SLAY framework (Story → Lesson → Action → You). Structure keeps my thinking clear and stops my posts becoming a brain dump. 4) Hook + heart, written how I talk I write several versions of the first line until one grabs me: Bold. Curious. Lived from experience. Then I add a personal story (like that F in English) and write like I speak. Short sentences. Simple language. No fluff. 5) Let AI be the coach, not the author I draft the post first. Then I ask AI to critique it for clarity and flow. I use tools like AuthoredUp to check readability and tidy the final 10%. AI doesn’t replace my voice. It just sharpens it. Writing isn’t something you’re born good at. It’s a skill. And a system. Writing is like the gym – you only get stronger if you show up and do the reps. Looking at this 5-step system, which one do you need the most right now? (1–5) Drop a number in the comments and tell me where you’re stuck – I might turn the most common one into my next post. 👇

Writers & Desk Professionals If you spend hours at your desk—shoulders creeping up, posture folding in—you’re not alone. Keyboard work often leads to tight pectoral muscles and a hunched posture, making movement essential for relief and longevity. In this short video (sound ON), I’ll guide you through a simple but effective movement practice to open the chest, stretch the back, and reset your spine. Here’s a sneak peek: ✅ Sit at the edge of your seat with feet flat on the floor ✅ Make goal posts with your arms—notice any tension? ✅ Breathe in: Open your chest, squeeze your shoulder blades ✅ Exhale: Round your spine, tuck your chin, release tension ✅ Repeat for a few breaths & feel the difference This practice isn’t just about posture—it’s about sustaining energy, focus, and comfort in your body so you can do your best work. Give it a try and let me know: ✨ How do you keep tension at bay during long writing sessions? 🔄 Save this post for later—your shoulders will thank you! #MedicalWriting #CME #DeskWellness #MovementBreak #PostureReset

Too busy to work out? Same. But here’s what’s interesting… Most professionals know movement matters but the way we try to squeeze it in? It’s often backwards. What’s not working: ❌ Waiting for the “perfect” 1-hour gym window ❌ Skipping workouts because of a packed calendar ❌ Telling yourself you’ll do it “after work” (and never do) ❌ Thinking fitness has to be intense to count What is working: ✅ Micro-movement: 10–15 min bursts that actually happen ✅ Morning sessions exercisers are 129% more likely to feel productive at work (Clockify) ✅ Habit stacking movement between meetings, on walking calls, or during screen breaks ✅ Consistency over intensity even 11 minutes/day lowers risk of early death by 25% (British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2023) Here’s what I’ve learned: You don’t need the perfect setup. You just need to move regularly. 🏃 A 15-min HIIT before emails 🧘 A stretch while your coffee brews 🚶 A walk-and-talk call at lunch 🗓️ A fake “meeting” to block time for a workout These small shifts compound. Not just physically but mentally, emotionally, cognitively. So here’s your challenge: Pick your busiest day this week. And schedule just 10 minutes to move. Not someday. This week. 👇 Got a micro-workout hack that’s working for you? Drop it below. Let’s build a list that busy brains and bodies will actually use.