Running a startup is like running a Linux Kernel. Early employees are important threads. Some founders go out to raise and then build an army of employees. They along with their investors for the hope of shipping product quickly. Sadly it never works, one reason being expectation mismatch. Founder expects new hires to be as …
Author Archives: Atul
Inversion
I want to know where I would die so I can never go there. — Charlie Munger I was reading this blog about Charlie Munger and I loved it. His principle of living life in the inversion is fascinating. I am trying to add a similar principle to myself. Instead of seeing or striving for …
Attitude
A few years back I was told attitude never changes. I was struggling with myself at work and personal life. Reading an article on attitude a few days back, bought back the memory. We are living in this cosmos which exists on the premise of evolution and change. How can we not change our Attitude? …
On Jeff Bezos
Continuing to the section from the book title: Steve Jobs Jeff Bezos: Building 2 Valuable Brands in America. These are some learnings author shares from Jeff Bezos. Act, Even If It Means Taking Risks Think Long Term Be Stubborn, Flexible, and Realistic Know Your Limitations Adjust Business Plans Before Expanding Your Customer’s Voice Matters Most …
On Steve Jobs
I was reading the book title: Steve Jobs Jeff Bezos: Building 2 Valuable Brands in America. I liked the author’s writing style, simple and to the point. These are summary of authors observation from the life of Steve Jobs. I am sure most of us have read all these in one of the other books …
Desire to progress
Humanity is hooked on to desire to progress. New revolution and technological advancements are the byproducts of our desire to progress. Our desire to progress is equally powerful as our fight and flight mode actions. We envision a better version of self. Advertisement: Many products and brands use this in their favor. They won’t tell …
Incentives
Incentives act like serotonin. It makes us feel happy. It is not limited to an age group or humans. BF Skinner performed variable rewards experiment on pigeons. These days mobile application providers are using the same on us. Incentives are not limited to money but can come from appreciation and actions. A doctor operates an …
Stoic practices
The Little Book of Stoicism mentions 54 practice which the author recommends their users to follow. It will bring the reader closer to practicing stoicism. I am adding some of the most meaningful ones I could associate with: Accept And Love Whatever Happens Undertake Actions with a Reserve Clause Remind Yourself of the Impermanence of …
Mere association tendency
Our brain likes to take shortcuts. It is programmed to take quick decisions. That has been a reason we call it monkey mind. How many times did you buy ice cream or soap or soda because your favorite superstar was selling it? Go out and check the signboards people selling sugar associate it with Happiness. …
book notes: The Little Book of Stoicism
I spent last week reading The Little Book of Stoicism by Jonas Salzgeber. I was able to connect myself with what he has written. Stoicism is a school of Philosophy over 2000 years old. It has become more popular in the modern age. It mostly focuses on our thoughts and understanding self. Our life is …