As an entrepreneur or an investor or overall human, we like to create an aura. We want to form our cult with disciples or followers. You have an example of Naval or Elon Musk or Steve Jobs for the same. All these guys have built their brand and sale happens as a byproduct. That is …
Author Archives: Atul
success
Millions of hours of the playlist are available on YouTube and, billions of dollars worth of economy exists to teach how to become successful. And add it to the social media amplification. We have all the ingredients to become successful. If someone sells you step to become successful, be very careful taking his or her …
Control
How much of our life, everyday decision is in our control? Be it watching a movie on Netflix, ordering via Amazon. Our day-to-day actions like getting outraged on social media or unlimited scrolling after posting pictures of ourselves on Instagram. Or be it Tinder swipes. When we were kids, we were incentivized, shown goals: score …
pace
As a founder, I am reminded about the pace of shipping, iterating, and closing. It gets growth and advantage over competitors. It results in raising quickly and building a high-growth startup and, surge in valuation. Being part of the startup and VC ecosystem, I have noticed one big moat, the pace of closing deals. Last …
validation
How much of our existence depends on the validation from others. Are we turning into machines to establish ourselves among a group, class, or hierarchy? On social media, it appears we are selling ourselves, our thoughts to be one among the crowd. We are laughing, smiling, sharing selfie-and letting the world know how prosperous our …
propaganda
Our leaders have run the world, province, state with propaganda and division. In the end, a ruler has to rule. The Britishers were known for their Divide and Rule policy. It resulted in the formation of Pakistan and Hindustan. The two nations have fought numerous wars since then, resulting in casualties on both sides. We …
Anger
I have heard about channeling anger to creativity. At first, I felt it is just a pep talk thing. But reading more on the life of builders seems like an apt method for creating a masterpiece. Van Gogh, Beethoven, Picasso, and many others fall in this list. Their anger, eccentricity got channeled into producing something …
persistence
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 …
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 …