Kshitij Dahal

Kshitij Dahal

PhD Candidate at Arizona State University

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How Tall Should a Tree Grow?

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A simple lesson from nature, inspired by Jim Rohn, on why we should never place artificial limits on our own potential.

Four Simple Laws for Navigating Life

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Life doesn’t come with an instruction manual, but a few fundamental principles can help make sense of it all. These mental models can help you navigate the world with more wisdom and less stress.

Three Roads to Peace

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Ancient wisdom suggests that peace isn’t a one-size-fits-all state. Instead, there are three distinct paths one can walk: the way of knowledge, the way of action, and the way of devotion.

Your Own Best Counselor is You

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When others have a problem, we give advice. When we have a problem, we seek it. What if we could create an inner observer to counsel ourselves with the same clarity and compassion?

On the Law of Averages

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How persistence and increasing your attempts can lead to success, even when you feel you’re not an outlier.

On Time Management

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A simple approach to time management that starts with a clear goal and prioritizing tasks by their consequences.

The Seasons of Life

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Life moves in cycles. As Jim Rohn taught, understanding how to act in each season is the secret to a well-lived life. The rules are simple, but not easy.

The Triangle of Self-Obsession

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There is a self-destructive pattern that traps us in suffering. It is a triangle with three points: resentment, anger, and fear. The only way out is to see it for what it is.

How to Find Your Purpose

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The search for ‘passion’ can be abstract. This framework offers a practical compass with four key questions: What do you love, what are you good at, what does the world need, and what can you be paid for?

The Four Agreements

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There are four simple truths that, if practiced, can free us from the self-imposed suffering of blame, judgment, and assumption. Here is a guide to these transformative agreements.

On Forgiveness

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We misunderstand forgiveness. We think it’s a gift we give to others. The truth is, it’s a power we give to ourselves. And it starts in the one place we often forget to look.

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Insights on the Impacts of Hydroclimatic Extremes and Anthropogenic Activities on Sediment Yield of a River Basin

Published in Earth, 2021

Recommended citation: Talchabhadel, R., Panthi, J., Sharma, S., Ghimire, G. R., Baniya, R., Dahal, P., Baniya, M. B., K. C., S., Jha, B., Kaini, S., Dahal, K., Gnyawali, K. R., Parajuli, B., & Kumar, S. (2021). "Insights on the Impacts of Hydroclimatic Extremes and Anthropogenic Activities on Sediment Yield of a River Basin." Earth, 2(1), 32–50.
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Land use and land cover change implications on agriculture and natural resource management of Koah Nheaek, Mondulkiri province, Cambodia

Published in Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment, 2023

Recommended citation: Teck, V., Poortinga, A., Riano, C., Dahal, K., Legaspi, R. M. B., Ann, V., & Chea, R. (2023). "Land use and land cover change implications on agriculture and natural resource management of Koah Nheaek, Mondulkiri province, Cambodia." Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment, 29, 100895.
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Urban agriculture matters for sustainable development

Published in Cell Reports Sustainability, 2024

Recommended citation: Pradhan, P., Subedi, D. R., Dahal, K., Hu, Y., Gurung, P., Pokharel, S., Kafle, S., Khatri, B., Basyal, S., Gurung, M., & Joshi, A. (2024). "Urban agriculture matters for sustainable development." Cell Reports Sustainability.
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Policy Relevance of IPCC Reports for the SDGs and Beyond

Published in Resources, Environment and Sustainability, 2025

Recommended citation: Pradhan, P., Joshi, S., Dahal, K., Hu, Y., Subedi, D. R., Putra, M. P. I. F., Vaidya, S., Pant, L. P., Dhakal, S., Hubacek, K., Rupakheti, M., Roberts, D., & van den Hurk, B. (2025). "Policy Relevance of IPCC Reports for the SDGs and Beyond." Resources, Environment and Sustainability (Invited Editorial).
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