Do we give up too easily? Is it something modern society to blame? The urge for making quick bucks, becoming famous. Is persistence disappearing as a virtue day by day? Is this the fate of modern-day civilization? How many failed attempts it went before Wright Brothers made their maiden flight? It was unthinkable. How many …
Author Archives: Atul
aggression
Why are some people so aggressive. It is like my way or the highway. Be it your boss, a peer, or partner. What are they getting out of their aggression? A sense of power, respect, or accomplishment? Be it a war or sports, a leader or coach instructs the team members to play or fight …
Can I help?
Can I help you; Let me know if I can? We can talk about anything and everything around life, philosophy, history, entrepreneurship, Star Trek. I am not an expert in either of these fields. I will listen to your side of things. I am here because numerous folks helped, guided me in reaching this far …
customers
What amazon does differently than its counterparts is: obsession with their customer’s delight and satisfaction. I was going through this post and saw the YouTube video below. Jeff Bezos defined the entire company’s focus on customers and explained over a napkin. As companies or startups grow, they go on raising subsequent rounds of funding. An …
life
I was reading another story where Ruskin Bond talks about Life. I agree with this. Sometimes I wonder if he is a philosopher or an author. 🙂
shadows
For the past few days, I am back to the Ruskin Bond books. I think I am trying to escape from reality or day-to-day happenings on social media, news. I liked the below quotes from the author about our shadows. I felt like sharing. We three, We’re not a crowd; My echo, My shadow, And …
Pre COVID19
I was reading up some papers [1, 2] and this about earlier Pandemics. It was more about trying to understand if the current pandemic had some similarities with the past ones, especially the Spanish flu of 1918. How it affected our life? I have not been a student of economics, zoonosis, or medicare. It was …
simple
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ― Leonardo da Vinci Simplify life, product, and relationships. Easier said than done. Most of us live in a zigsaw, complex social dynamics. The same goes for developing a new product. We hope appreciation and accomplishments will come from doing things differently. We end up building a puzzle and, the …
bully
How do you save yourself from a Bully? He or She could be your friend, manager, or partner. Time and again, in my short life, I have come across such a persona. Someone too dominating, I am always right or, It is your mistake kind people. Are bullies broken from within, too insecure about their …
Psychology of money
I picked up the psychology of money by Morgan housel; last week. The summary of the book happens to be two things: Own your time or independence Live your life instead of chasing someone else’s or, consumerism should not lead life. I could relate to the book because most parts made me realize I am …