Till class 10th, reading biology was all about cleaning exams. That notion of mine has changed over the past decade. I have realized it is important to understand my body and its limitations. I am getting old every day. I particularly focused on understanding human microbiome and neurotransmitters. It made me realize the importance of …
Category Archives: Life
Hang on to it
I keep getting this advice: if things are not working right, hang on to it. Don’t give away quickly. Do not be a quitter. When you have lost soul on something: relationship, partnership or professional engagement. How can you Hang on to it? Our time is limited. Does hanging on or holding on to something …
Unreasonable expectations
Every partnership comes with a lot of expectation. There is not much difference in finding a co-founder or a life partner. Both have the same set of expectations and trust. A proper matchmaking and understanding the factors forging partnership is a must. It is still not guaranteed for success, but at least I have first …
Culture
One thing which differentiates an organization is its culture. Founders need to lead it. There is a famous saying: “Monkey see, monkey do.” If founders are dishonest with board or investors. Can they expect honesty from their employees? A toxic culture fueled on masculinity or in-fighting with teammates will do more bad. Why will employees …
Opinions
Our brain is lazy. It takes shortcuts in decision-making states. That is when past experiences play its role. We all have had our share of prejudice. Our hairstyle and beard make us a hippie. What we are wearing makes other decide we are modern or traditional. All auto and taxi drivers are bad. Apartment security …
October readings
These are some books I read in October 2018. 1. Jesse: The Man Who Outran Hitler The book is an autobiography of Jesse Owens. It talks about his struggles, success, and stardom. Jesse Owens was the first American black athlete to win multiple gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Germany. 2. Great Ceos Are …
Avoid
I have read since childhood: The best defense is a good offense. With age and experience, I have modified this: The best defense avoidance. Some situations in life are best left and avoided. Your friend is backbiting, fight or completely avoid him/her. Your landlord is greedy, avoid getting mad at him. Change your house. Your …
Approval
We are seeking approval from externals. This urge of seeking approval is hindering our creativity. In every aspect of our life, we are craving it. Blog posts are a source for channeling individuality, not page-views. What one wears has more to do with his or her comfort, not what others say. An entrepreneur should focus …
Passion
Passion is a buzzword. It comes in most of my conversations with founders and friends in courtship. Passion is a valued currency in capitalism. We are selling it to each other. I remember being passionate about many things. With experience, I have come to realize that passion and anger go hand in hand. The more …
Lalbagh
I spend sometime on Sunday at Lalbagh botanical garden. It forms part of old Bangalore. In a crowded metro like Bangalore, it is an absolute delight. It has a big walking trail, rose garden, lake, nursery beside many other things. It is a world on its own. I see people running or walking and various …