I know in this fast-paced world where negotiation trumps over ethics. People lie, there can be numerous reasons. One being fear and another being judgment. I have bought this belief that people do everything because of the current frame of their minds. Although I feel bewildered knowing the fact that people give up on their …
Author Archives: Atul
80/20 principle
I read about the 80/20 principle, a book written by Richard Koch. The central belief suggests that 80% of outcomes (or outputs) result from 20% of all causes (or inputs) for a given event. The author has picked many examples in his 20 chapters to confirm his 80/20 principle. On self-examining various events in my …
drive
Not sure if it is my age or past few years of experience. I have realized drive is an important piece that defines our pathway to success. The definition of success differs from us all. For some, it could be glory, money for others. Finding what drives you keeps journey more simple. It should also …
few
India is over a billion population. We have our unique challenges. Not all copy clone business ideas or solutions for a problem works. That is why few winners are solving local problems. From Fintech to Agritech to E-commerce, the way business is done in our country is unique. I understand quitting is easy but a …
blame
It is easy to blame others. It is easy to remind what we are missing from our life. It is easy to crib about everything. I take over us. They get blamed for my failures.
leader
The life of a leader is a journey full of surprises. Sometimes it is full of joy while others in pain, pressure. The success of a leader depends on the company of his counselors and distinguished members. These are the key stakeholders and sail the journey. Some of them stay by till the very end …
option
The lady who sells us dry fruits has a unique smile on her face. She looks so positive. The positive conversation, joke gives a feeling she is on top of the world. Our usual conversation when am I getting married or why I was not in her shop for a long time. She looked at …
AI Ethics
I was with few friends this evening, we had some great conversation. One train of thought went on to Artificial Intelligence and the betterment of our life. I am not a pessimist but am also not a blind follower of the premise that AI is a magic bullet for solving all our miseries. I believe …
story
We write many stories throughout our life. Some we publish while most get buried with us. These stories are often our encounters with situations, people and adversity. It is on us as an author to decide what to do with these beautiful stories, carry to the grave like a treasurer, or become an author and …
self help
Self-help books appear to be the hot sell. From Amazon’s listing to bookstores, they are stacked everywhere. Have we turned dumber or have become less confident than our elders? Why is the business of self-help getting so much air? I fell that fear of missing out and belonging to society has a lot to do …