Berkshire Hathaway had Charlie Munger and Warren Buffet. It was their friendship and complementary skills that sailed the firm. Looking back at life and where I am hitting 40 in a few quarters, I feel it took me a long time to forge that relationship. Be it personal or professional to find people who align with similar long-term vision. The loved …
Author Archives: Atul
facade
We only see the winners and the happy moments when building a company or relationship. What goes behind, the battles, losses, and pains, are less mentioned. It feels like a facade at work where only one side is shown to the world, be it the media or the winners. The self-help books, entrepreneurial podcasts, and …
Root
We are lost in the glamorous social media. We have forgotten who we are, what we need, and what we want. This is why we need influencers. We are running for fame, money, and spotlight. The progress we are calling for is eroding our social fabric and bond that had existed for centuries. Our prefrontal …
Orchestra
Building a startup requires every part to perform at its peak. In the early days, it’s reaching out to potential customers for product iteration. As the company matures, so does the product, bringing revenue. To keep existing customers happy, we need a quality support system. Also, the customer success team is required to upsell newer …
Unknown
Our life is all about living in the unknown. We were born naked., and then we grew up in a society with its boundaries. As we aged, we got responsibility and pressure from our peers. It’s like a great run. You are left alone running. Some of us die running, a few curve out niche, …
Steps
Climbing Everest requires everyday preparedness, and building a successful enterprise requires a long grind. Our dreams are unlimited. We all dream about one thing or another. We need to take a small step every day to turn dreams into reality. Edison’s or the Wright Brothers’ overnight success took many years of hard work. If you …
dreams
We all dream. Our dreams are what we have. Most of what matters is living this one life to the fullest. Everything we do should aim to fulfill our dreams. We can keep a dream high enough. We live in a world where we are constantly seeking external validation. It is not our dream, but outsiders forcing it …
told
We are a beast. Our ego drives everything. We like, dislike, and act on our ego. In most instances, we dislike being told to do anything. Have you seen a child? Tell them not to touch something; they will go after it. Our brain is accustomed to not taking orders or advice. As a child …
thankful
It’s 1 January 2025, so happy New Year to you all. Last year was great. It taught me many things, the most important of which is living in the now. We are so lost in our past successes and failures that our present life becomes a mirror of those experiences. I feel great to have …
Hanuman Chalisa
There are days and times when you need a lot more than all your intelligence, and hard work. These times beliefs and faith play a key role. In my case, it has been listening to Hanuman Chalisa. It has been more than chanting; it has been some cooling down and bringing it back to life. …