We live in a world where innovation happens every single day. Competitors emerge quietly, problems surface unexpectedly, and uncertainty is constant. In that environment, if you don’t carry an unshakeable belief that things will work out, that you’ll find a way forward, you simply won’t survive. Even after building this company for 8+ years, every …
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The Illusion of Charity and the Neglect of Responsibility
What is the point of offering donations to a temple, a gurdwara, a masjid, or any other religious institution, when you are not taking care of the very people you are responsible for? Your parents.Your brother or sister.Your son.Your daughter.Your wife. If these relationships are broken, neglected, or ignored, then what exactly is being offered …
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Love, Without an Audience
I see people around me sharing posts on social media with their girlfriend, with their wife trying to project to the world how amazing their life is. And I keep wondering:Is that what love or a relationship is really about? Is love about putting moments on display?Is it about likes, comments, validation, or proving something …
Are We Really in Control of Our Lives?
We humans are strange, almost crazy beings. We believe we control our lives. We believe everything is in our hands, that we decide our own fate. We take pride in saying that we are self-made: that whatever we are today is because of our own hard work and choices. But if we think deeply, is …
World
Time and again, we end up seeking validation from others. Why? Is it because we are not confident, or is it because of our fear of failure? There is a difference in each one of us; it often begins with how we see ourselves in the mirror every day. We are winners, we are rich …
unlimited
We live in a world of unlimited opportunities, but it comes with many faces. What we see is not always true. With the advancement of civilization and the rapid explosion of technology, we are moving farther away from reality. We are heading toward automation, where humans will have more time for themselves. A side effect …
Value
After crossing 40, the major learning of life has been “what I don’t want.”The simple answer to that is people or environments that make you unhappy and drain your energy. Many of my friends ask me if I am rich enough to have that choice. My short answer to this has been: In the end, …
Insider
As the company grows, middle management is established. It is a tough change for the overall organization. Everything starts becoming a process. Well-established rules are set. What used to be normal begins to feel like baggage. Early employees who have been on this journey with the company start feeling locked in. Some leave because of …
Ramblings
SpiceJet
Six months back, while travelling from Bagdogra to Bangalore, I completely hated my SpiceJet travel. It was around the time of the 2nd wave, and a lot of migrant labourers were on the move. I found that they were treated poorly by the ground staff and air hostesses. This time around, while travelling from Bangalore …