We humans and our forefathers were crazier. They ventured into so many unknowns for our betterment. Their inventions and discoveries of their hard work are all over us. The modern marvels from the pyramids to the Great Wall of China. Or the inventions of airplanes, cars, electricity, and antibiotics. The list is never-ending. Our world is …
Author Archives: Atul
mountains
The mountain teaches you about resilience, grit, respecting nature, and humility. I was at Tungnath earlier this month with Mehul. It was a simple trek to our experience. But what I caught through my eyes were the lush green mountains and snowy tops. The locals with difficult living still keep a broad smile and their …
Special
Time and again, founders end up treating some team member special or something like 10X capable. As a result, we give them our golden care. It is one of the gravest mistakes a founder can make. It affects company culture and processes. It results in a toxic culture in the future. A founder has to …
gateway
Our life allows us as a gateway to look for the next big thing to a lucky few. Most are locked to continue living the same life with all pain, miseries, and limitations. We are all different, and so is our battle. When we have the opportunity, we should cease it and try to land …
Auto
We are living our life in auto mode. Our life is dictated by others. We have a government to tell us how we should live, what we should eat, and how much taxes we pay. Similarly, our parents have a major influence on us starting from what we should study to whom we should marry. The web …
Earth Day
I saw all over Twitter about the Earth Day post. It’s sad as a civilization where we have come to. Deforestation, pollution, and mass production have changed us all. Fast fashion to quick commerce to e-commerce. We are paying the price for it all. We became advanced and got sedated with the consumerism bug. We …
Phase
Running a startup is like water flowing from glaciers and changing its course at every stage. When water is at a high altitude, it has high currents. It moves fast in that small path but moves fast to the plain. There is no defined path for it. It takes many curves and makes too much …
Surround
Surround yourself with progressive people: doers, optimists, and believers. Our life is too short to be surrounded by toxic people. We live and think as per our surroundings and company of ours. Waking up, walking, and working with people whose belief drains you will only affect your progress. Not everyone is lucky enough to choose …
neurotic
Certain people suffer from within. They are neurotic, and whatever good you do for them, they will come and bite you. They are unhappy about their life and don’t like others’ happiness. As a result, they will create all the hurdles and try to hurt others. These people enjoy seeing others hurt. They are all …
train
I could have said so many things to her for that action.It must have been the summer of 2009.I was on my way back home for vacation.It was an evening train starting from Sarai Rohilla.The lady must be in her late 30’s.I could make out a little bit of what she was saying.It must have …