When was the last time you gave surprise visit to your parents? When was the last time you came home early and took your wife for a nice dinner? Did you gift your sibling early before his or her birthday? These little things matters. Try doing it, you will realize the pleasure it brings in …
Author Archives: Atul
Nope
Nobody likes No for a request. Ego fuels anger and animosity. The ones who enjoy an upper hand will eventually force the minuscule fellow to do as directed. Why can’t we take no? Why can’t we be rational and listen to the other side of the story? Why do we have to burn ourselves and …
Power
The problem of power is not new. Many rulers were killed and the era of empires fell. We, humans, crave for power. The craving for power is no less than consuming narcotics or drugs. Some get lucky while others toil for power. Alexander, Nero or Hitler: power dominated above everything for them …
Respect
People forget these days that authority does not guarantee respect. It requires empathy and degree of commitment. If you are kind, impartial and treat everyone without any bias people will respect you. If you are in the sales role, you would be facing this daily. Every purchaser expects you to listen to them. They would …
Success factors
I was reading Charlie Munger: complete investor and liked this section where the author talks about Berkshire Hathaway success factors. These are some of them: 1. Patient 2. Discipline 3. Clam but courageous and decisive 4. Honesty 5. Confidence and non-ideological 6. Long-term oriented 7. Passionate 8. Studious 9. Sound temperament 10. Frugal 11. Risk-averse …
Signal
It is so easy for successful people to give all sorts of advice. Not that because they may listen to them. Actors, environmentalists, social reformers will cite hazards of firecrackers. They will burn it all during their wedding. A celebrity will talk about empathy on an idiot box, fans will cheer and celebrate. A few …
November readings
These are some books I read in November 2018 1. From Impossible to Inevitable by Jason Lemkin and Aaron Ross. The book has some good advice if you are new to the startup ecosystem. It also talks about sales, most of which has been written and re-written everywhere. Bonus: Jason Lemkin shares his secret about …
Managing personal psychology
In his book “Driven to distraction at work” the author mentions personal psychology. What he means is that how can we live happy, meaningful life. These are some points he mentions: 1. Work with emotional grain. It can be working alone or in a team. It can be at a coffee shop or a cubical. …
The sensational six
In his book “driven to distraction at work”, the author talks about 6 ingredients to our well being. * Sleep * Nutrition * Exercise * Meditation * Stimulation (Engaging in learning something unique: a language, an art) * Connection (Meeting loved ones, friends regularly.) Many books are already written on the same subject. We have …
Never worry alone
We all worry over unlimited issues. In the book “Driven to distraction at work”, the author suggests that one should share his worries. He/She should talk/call someone. Meet people over coffee and share the trouble. When you connect with your dear ones, share your pain, you will feel less vulnerable and more powerful. This will …