India, Nov. 9 -- I once read on social media that one shouldn't exactly aim for financial abundance to avail pompous luxury, but to be prepared for emergency and to not feel guilty upon occasional indulgences. The message immediately hit home as I have never been keen on top brands/high-end products, but I do enjoy pampering myself and my loved ones once in while through a gift/ trip/gastronomical treat(s). I don't join the rat race or take to meaningless shopping sprees, but the freedom to purchase commodities plus infrequent feel-goods is worthwhile, for sure.

Along similar lines, a revered chairperson in a faculty development training program once validly highlighted, in the context of a participant's praises for the people managing h...