It is easy for us to complain about our struggles in life.Our anger that things are not in our favor.Many end up cursing our upbringing and others’ god. A lot many end up seeing their horoscope and looking for successful recipes. The more I think about the struggle I feel it’s more to do with …
Author Archives: Atul
utopia
A founder’s life is unpredictable and chaotic.Self-belief, positivity, and going against the odds make a founder delusional. For others around their circle, it can be a Utopia.Loved ones and friends will complain about it. As a founder, it is better to have a sense of purpose and self-confidence to excel in any difficulties in the …
returns
I build software for Venture Capital Industry. I also have founder friends.I am surprised that many are unaware of how the system works.For most, it is about fundraising and running the business. The venture capital industry is one of the most competitive sectors, and its success depends on the returns.A fund manager with an army …
money
Karl Marx and capitalism are two different wine bottles. Each has its own significance in the country’s development and citizens’ growth. There should not be any arguments, and we should agree that money is essential for our growth and civilization’s prosperity. We don’t know how much money is because our needs and desires are infinite. …
Simple
We forget the power of simplicity. Be it in writing or building something. I have particularly enjoyed reading Satyajit Ray, Ruskin Bond, and Murakami for their simple writing style. The principle of simplicity has made apple a winning product among its peers. The more and more product I aspire to use, I would like them …
unknown
The most brilliant part of traveling in the unknown is that you are fearless. All you know is about the journey. Most of us don’t walk the path because of uncertainty. Some walk halfheartedly only to lose or give up on the way. Very few are courageous and believe in walking on uncharted territories to …
manzil
Har ek rasta mazil ko nai zata, har ek log apki zindagi bhar ke saathi nai rehte. Hum kyun umeed karte hai zindagi se, hum kyun zite hai zindgi ko kisi aur ke asree me. Apni zindagi ke hai hum rakhwale phir bhi bhatak zate hai hum bar bar aur dil ke ek kinare me …
the ring
I am a few chapters into Murakami’s — “Novelist as a Vocation.” I liked the way Author explained how a writer’s life is not about beginner’s luck but constantly delivering the best of their work. It requires lots of grit, pain, sweat, and perseverance. A similar analogy applies to Venture Capital business. I have heard …
Blessing
“Count your blessings” is a thing of the past. These days we are running like mad cows and making a list of things we don’t have. We are running hard at the empty glass of our life instead what all we have and celebrating, cheering about it. We have forgotten joy in little things, laughing …
on writing
Last week a few friends asked how and why I write every day. My simple answer is that writing is like cleaning my thoughts and clearing my head. In simple terms, writing is my trash can. It calms me down and keeps me moving through the day. I am not sure about others and their …