Why do we crave recognition from outside? Why should other’s judgment matter? Is it not our life? Why are we living it on someone else’s terms and conditions? How can you love or be committed to something or someone when from inside you are broken and defeated? We miss others without taking a cue from …
Author Archives: Atul
permanent
Nothing is permanent: relationship, possessions, or achievement. Time flies and waits for no one. Every generation has its idols, taste & way of leading life. Yet we live in the world with century-old laws, education system, and superstitions. The only thing which one has to live is now, not past or future. Our past is …
success
Success has many friends. Starting their Europe trip, press and everyone called them a bluff. After their successful fly in France, everything changed overnight. When you become successful, everyone tries to associate with you. They all want to be part of the glory. Smart people know who to bank on a part of their journey …
self love
Why do we feel not accomplished with what we have in our life? Why do we have to be such a self-critique? Why do we have to see and complain about our failures? Why can’t be celebrating our little success, feel blessed with what we have in our life? When we are our self-critique, everything …
money
Money is a need but not the end of life. What will you do with all the money when it cannot cure your cancer? What will you do with all the money when you have no one around to live life with? What will you do with all the money when you have to eat …
The Compound Effect
Recently I finally picked up The Compound Effect, Suraj had recommended me this book. I liked the simplicity and size in which the author gets done by sharing everything. The book made me feel like a condensed version of Grit, Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, and The power of habit. The book is divided into 6 …
Track
Why do we have to do everything unconsciously? Are we mere two-legged animal wandering without a purpose? How many beers did you consume last week? How many hours did you spend binge-watching? How many meals did you order from outside? What books did you read last week? How many lives did you impact positively? What …
choice
Choice is about being self-aware. Choice is about owning our life and decisions. Choice is about not blaming others for our failures. Choice is about loving yourself more.
naysayers
Reading Wright Brothers makes me realize that naysayers have existed since inception. Added screenshot of two incidents where they denounced flying & fun of the experiments. In the end, it is our self-belief that keeps us going. It requires hard work, perseverance, persistence. Quitting after trying few times is easy.
Bicycle
While reading The Wright Brothers, I felt great knowing the reception bicycle got from society. It took everyone by surprise and opening a bicycle shop was a craze. The Wright Brothers started a bicycle shop after failing in the printing press business. This reminds me of Benjamin Franklin and his career. 🙂 Added some excerpts …