It is easy to divide. It is easy to pick a fight. It is easy to point out what is not working. What is difficult is finding a solution. Most of us limit ourselves to commentary without providing a solution or taking ownership of our responsibility. In the end, it becomes preaching that comes for …
Author Archives: Atul
celebrate
Our life is short, and we should celebrate that we have come this far. Each one of us is going through our own challenges in life. We should not stop smiling or surrender ourselves to misery. This life we have is precious, and it has so much to offer once we throw away the societal …
Ego
I have seen the power of ego. While many consider it a vice, I believe our ego can be channeled well, and it can do wonders for us. Our life depends on our beliefs, lots of inner drive, and some luck. When we have an attitude where we are living to win, where we are …
vulnerability
How does it feel to visit your past? The one with vulnerability in it. The one with doubt and fear. I was thinking about the early days of my life as am headed for my Delhi trip. I have a special attachment to the city. It has taught me so much. Most of us are …
Dream
If you have a dream, you are the one who has to work on it. If you are lucky, you will find believers, mentors, and guides in achieving it. In short, the onus is on you. If you are looking for outside support, assurance, and inspiration you have lost it. We live in a world …
Identity
Many of us, in our day-to-day lives, forget about our identity. We get lost in positions or job titles. We make these titles a part of our lives and embed them within ourselves. It is like skin they imbibe without realizing that it’s temporary. It is the chair, not who they are, that gets them …
Hedge
If you are risk averse, it is not for you. Most startups succeed because, from the early days, the founders, team, and investors all took a plunge. They could have failed too. It’s a hedge and going against the odds that drives the crazy ones. The same applies to relationships, people fall in love and …
growth
In the last 7-8 years of our entrepreneurial journey, I have seen many of my friends’ startups peak and go bust. While the founders did make some personal wealth, the company suffered. Building a company is like raising a baby; it has its journey and shape. One cannot overfeed it to walk faster. The momentum …
Fragile
We are living in a fragile world. What can happen to us in the next moment, we don’t know. The actions of others can leave a lasting impact on us. Keeping ourselves close to our loved ones is what will keep us sane. Our time on this planet is limited and full of uncertainty. What …
Story
We tell our brains stories, some of which are real, and many are imaginative. It is self-created and, on several occasions, self-destructive. We create a world within our thoughts. What we think and how we lead life goes hand in hand. The story defines our interaction with the world. It can be as we would …