Are we living our life or outsourcing ourselves to the commons? How things have worked in the past or a defined spectrum for commons. In sales, potential customers talk about our competitors. They won’t get fired buying it like IBM. Are we living our life or outsourcing ourselves to the commons? How things have worked …
Author Archives: Atul
surrounding
As we age, we get more isolated from everyday movement and socializing. I had last few weeks where I spent time with some of my elderly relatives and now with my parents. One thing that keeps them going is having a routine: waking up, praying, talking to loved ones. And other aspects like eating well …
Powerful
The book ‘Powerful” by Patty McCord talks about hiring and the overall culture at Netflix. Patty was an early recruiter there and these days consults startups by teaching how and what to hire. If you have read No Rule Rules by Reed Hastings, I don’t think you need to read this book. Building an initial …
needs
Is there an end to our needs? How much do we need for a rational living? Has consumerism increased our unwanted needs? Or is this attributed to the progress of humanity? Or all the mobile apps you have bought membership of from meat, grocery to food delivery for 10 mins delivery. Does it matter? Are …
missionary
We need people in a team like a missionary, with a common goal and belief, ones who are with us for long-term gain. Building a startup is not for everyone. It requires a lot of patience, persistence, and perfection. As a missionary team, we should have a common purpose. Everything falls in place. And every …
mercenaries
When building a startup for long-term success, the team should avoid mercenaries. One simple reason for this is that mercenaries think for the short term and about themselves first. They want the best outcome for themselves and, when the ship is sinking, they will be the first to disappear. If paid more, mercenaries will also …
mutual tolerance
I am halfway through the book: How democracies die. One part of the book talks about mutual tolerance and its importance in keeping democracy alive. It means running the country together with some disagreement among the ruling and opposition. At the same time, the government and judiciary work together and keep democracy alive. Once mutual …
daily
Our brain is a stupid beast. Either we tame it or get enslaved to it. In the book power of habit, the author talks about how little incremental regulations can do wonders in the long run. At the same time, breaking the habit affects adversely. Quitting a daily virtue is easy but getting back takes …
others
We console ourselves with projecting externals in a particular manner. We want to be part of the crowd. Not everyone has the courage or guts to go against the odds. We are living two lives apart: real and reel. Social media has amplified and increased the projection and seek for recognition. The urge of being …
locked
Some blame their upbringing or economic condition for ending up as an underachiever. They feel locked with the limited resources in their life. I have over half a dozen friends who still blame their parents for not letting them go abroad for higher studies. Reading Autobiographies, I see a different picture. Most successful entrepreneurs fought …