Sometimes we laugh and make jokes on our peers. In the moment of time, we don’t realize it’s long term effect. The joke might not sound sexist or racist to us but it leaves its mark on a longer run. Keep laughter to a minimum; do not laugh too often or too loud. — Epictetus …
Category Archives: Life
Loss aversion
We don’t like losing. It can be in a relationship, wealth or competition. What could be the reason: Our innate survival instinct? Ego Consistency We always like to continue winning or getting profit from our investments. It sounds irrational but we are more hurt losing something than gaining 2X the same. At the same time …
Mercenary
Social media is a double-edged sword. In one side it connects the world closer for good while on another it is for mercenaries. Mercenaries on social media are a set of people who are very prejudiced and biased. They are also agenda driven. In the past, we have seen many deaths because of these people. …
Blessings
It is important to not forget everyone who helped you in shaping your present. Parents rank on the top followed. A few friends come next: the ones who helped and been honest with feedback’s. Your first boss who trusted you and gave you the opportunity to start a career or open your own company. He/She …
Inversion
I want to know where I would die so I can never go there. — Charlie Munger I was reading this blog about Charlie Munger and I loved it. His principle of living life in the inversion is fascinating. I am trying to add a similar principle to myself. Instead of seeing or striving for …
Attitude
A few years back I was told attitude never changes. I was struggling with myself at work and personal life. Reading an article on attitude a few days back, bought back the memory. We are living in this cosmos which exists on the premise of evolution and change. How can we not change our Attitude? …
On Jeff Bezos
Continuing to the section from the book title: Steve Jobs Jeff Bezos: Building 2 Valuable Brands in America. These are some learnings author shares from Jeff Bezos. Act, Even If It Means Taking Risks Think Long Term Be Stubborn, Flexible, and Realistic Know Your Limitations Adjust Business Plans Before Expanding Your Customer’s Voice Matters Most …
On Steve Jobs
I was reading the book title: Steve Jobs Jeff Bezos: Building 2 Valuable Brands in America. I liked the author’s writing style, simple and to the point. These are summary of authors observation from the life of Steve Jobs. I am sure most of us have read all these in one of the other books …
Desire to progress
Humanity is hooked on to desire to progress. New revolution and technological advancements are the byproducts of our desire to progress. Our desire to progress is equally powerful as our fight and flight mode actions. We envision a better version of self. Advertisement: Many products and brands use this in their favor. They won’t tell …
Stoic practices
The Little Book of Stoicism mentions 54 practice which the author recommends their users to follow. It will bring the reader closer to practicing stoicism. I am adding some of the most meaningful ones I could associate with: Accept And Love Whatever Happens Undertake Actions with a Reserve Clause Remind Yourself of the Impermanence of …