Life is not fair. Things never work as planned. We can either mourn it or accept it with courage. Mourning is not an option; you will become weak, and it will kill you from the inside. When you accept reality, you will become fearless. You will start leaving in the unexpected. We die every single …
Author Archives: Atul
quick
Rome was not built in a day, although it was burnt in a day by Nero. We underestimate the power of doing little every day. The world of abundance has taught us to crave more, and there is no end to it. We don’t want to invest in a relationship but expect swiping right will …
wealth
What is your absolute wealth? Is it the money to buy a new iPhone or the money for a new home? The world of consumerism never leaves us with any satisfaction. We are continuously chasing the new shiny thing. This never-ending treadmill of running fast to make dreams come true robs our inner peace and …
pillars
Time and again, you will be tested for your integrity, trust, and other virtues. Be aware of what is unacceptable to you in your profession or personal life. That will save some pain and keep you sane. This awareness will act as a pillar in your decision-making and keep your personal and professional life sorted.
protected
If you are reading this, you are one of the lucky ones. You don’t have to worry about the basic amenities or fight for everyday meals. There is a different world out there where people are willing to kill each other for nothing or where people are selling themselves over cigarettes. You are not part …
Road
Some of us treat our life as a traveler with a defined destination. As a result, the essence of the journey gets diluted. We want successful personal or professional life. We work hard like part of a race. Some of us work non-stop like a machine with the end goal of being wealthy. When we …
podcast notes : X-Unicorn(7)
Last evening was listening to Karthik’s X-Unicorns podcast, where he interviewed Prashant, founder of EaseMyTrip. There are a few takeaways for me from the interview as a founder. EaseMyTrip is a bootstrapped ticket reservation platform run by Prashant and his two brothers. The company has been listed in India and is now a public limited. …
consistent
Being consistent is a unique virtue. Not many have it. A few who are gets lots of respect in their organization or society. One can trust you with a task and forget because of your past performance. The same applies to cricket or football. Every team has one or two players delivering one after another …
culture
I see startup websites throwing culture pages with smiling pictures of employees. An organization’s culture is more than the handbook or website placeholder. It’s everyday life and a journey. Also, it comes from the top leaders. A founder’s role is critical. It’s their action that gets cloned/copied or followed.
uncertainty
We are living in an era of uncertainty. Nothing is permanent, be it our health, job, or relationship. But does this mean we should stop living? The last few years of the pandemic and losing loved ones have taught us about our limited life and bought us closer. The current economy talks about recession, and …