We meet people at various phases in our life. Some while we were studying together and others at a workplace. The hyper-connected world and social media platforms have bought us closer. I wonder if we need to keep track of everyone. How does it matter what my kindergartner friend is doing to his son on …
Author Archives: Atul
Kid glove
I grew up in a protective environment. It was like parents always watching and telling what I should not do. I realized this because of yesterday’s conversation. My friend interpreted in disguise:- How can you not know how to drive a car or bike? My parents always insisted that I should not ride a bike …
Vacation
It is that part of the year when most of us are on vacation. In the US and Europe, it is time for celebration and meeting relatives/family. We in India with our diversity, we regularly get vacations. Anyways, this post is more about those who call themselves being on vacation and still hyper-connected on the …
HyperNormalisation
I was watching this documentary HyperNormalisation by Adam Curtis. It made me realize how vulnerable we are. The butterfly effect kind of phenomenon is for real. Small bunch of people are leading how human race should think, act or behave. HyperNormalisation (2016) by Adam Curtis – A different experience of reality https://t.co/otdnNo4Mz1 << Sunday well …
Ants
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.
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 …