I like Ants. They are hard working, focused and gritty. Ants are good predictors and planners. They believe in absolute teamwork and sharing. I aspire to be like them.
Author Archives: Atul
On Visualization
I was reading The Truthful Art by Alberto Cairo. The book talks about principles on visualization and infographics. It relates well to designing a product. These are some of my scribbles, I remember tweeting them as well. 1. Clarity and depth are paramount in infographics. 2. A data visualization is a display of data designed …
Great business model
I was going through my notebook and found notes from some book on a business model. I will update the post with the book name if I find it. One of the elegant business models is that which serves as a great foundation for future growth. Attributes of a great business model. 1. Lots of …
Show off
Social media is the place for validation from random strangers. How does it matter about your marathon timing, beer hopping, cat pics to me? Are we so alone or insecure that we have to post it with the world for approval, validation, appreciations? A friend of mine said appreciation on social media acts as motivation. …
On willpower
I was reading the book: One Thing, in one section, the author talks about willpower. I liked it and made notes of the same, sharing it here. 1. Willpower is limited, spend it wisely. 2. Be full belly, this way willpower. 3. Do what matters in the first half of the day. This is the …
Trash
Most of my friends are in a relationship be it by virtue or marriage or commitment. I am not going to argue if it is fear of missing out or societal pressure for this bondage. Some of my friends are not happy, they are treated like trash by their partners. Most of the time they …
Externals
We are born to live in this society, but consciousness and actions are all ours. Why do we need approvals from others on our actions? Many businesses are reaping on our insecurity. This approval from externals. It is our life, how does it matter to us what someone on social media has to say about …
Crying
Crying is not limited to humans. Even animals cry. Crying is not limited to the flow of water coming through our eyes. There are scenarios, situations in our life where we have got a limited choice. The situations which need us to take action on short notice. * An accident on a highway with no …
Nothingness
Past few months have been exciting. In short, I am getting closer to the state of nothingness. The state of feeling nothing. Earlier I used to be in this state for a few days. It has continued longer this time. I am not judging if it is good or bad for me. But I am …
c-state versus f-state
In his book “driven to distraction at work”, the author talks about c-state versus f-state. C-state Cool Calm Collected Careful Curious Courteous Caring Consistent Concentrated F-state Fearful Fatigued Feeble Frantic Forgetful Feckless Flakey Fucked up He gives his advice to achieve C-state, acquiring f-state is natural behaviour of ours. 1. Having healthy snacks. 2. A …