We are all crowns, hidden behind the mask of pedigree, color, religion, wealth, race, Et al. As a clown, we are faceless, which also means we are vulnerable. Pain is part of daily life, being ridiculed another. Is it better to be a clown or join puppetry?
Category Archives: Life
pond
In David and Goliath, Malcolm Gladwell talks about the analogy: big fish in a small pond or small fish in a big pond. I liked the way he explained along with a few examples and data. How impressionist started own art event instead of participating in grandeur event where no one gave respect and appreciation. …
culture
Ben Horowitz in his book “What you do who you are” about Slack’s culture. Smart Humble Hardworking Collaborative Slack’s founder says every Slack employee should have these virtues. It got me thinking about how most startups are paying 100X salary and taking bullshit from A performers. The toxic culture at many big billion companies is …
story
Aren’t we writing a story in every single moment in our life? Our anger, love, hate, empathy, action, reaction everything is temporary. As we old, decay and die the only thing that will stay is our story for others. You can be an asshole treating waiter like shit or hitting your maid for adding too …
complete
What completes us? Our achievement or possessions? What possessions? Material or relational or societal appreciation? What achievements? External or Internal? How many twitter followers will turn up at your funeral or folks liking your Instagram photos? Who are you creating this world for? Is it built on the hubris of delusion? Meditate over these questions.
customer support
One of the chapters in company of one, author talks about customer support. Customer support and level of delight are what makes a brand stay out of the crowded competitors. He gives an example of Rackspace’s famous pizza story and Trader Joe’s. Startups run after growth and getting new customers. They can apply various marketing …
purpose
Halfway through reading Paul Jarvis, company of one. The author talks about the importance of purpose in running an organization. I was reminded about purpose in the last meeting with our mentor as well. Having a purpose acts like a bulletproof which takes the rocket ship aka startup to uncharted territory without fear. It also …
everything
How do we know that we know everything? Aren’t we hedging and living our life mostly. Is the if-else state constantly competing with each other? The race of winning and putting a dent in this universe is so prevalent among us humankind. What is it exactly? Are we chasing some imaginary goalposts? Or is it …
forward
Our life is all about moving forward, the journey into the unknown. As we grow old the past tries to throw a brick. It tries to remind up about our misdeeds and failures. It is not our fault, the brain has been conditioned such a way that negativity hits harder than success. What matters to …
conventional
Some people come to our lives and change us for good. Their method might not be conventional. Stick by them, have trust in them. Our days are limited and to live a rational life we need their company.