I find it amusing how people with all confidence and authority give advice, which in real terms is their own opinions or playbook for life and business. There is no one fit for all. We all have our journey, paintbrush for life. One likes to grind 100 hours a week while another talks about work-life …
Category Archives: Random Thoughts
profitable
Running a startup is like sailing in a sea, your course depends on external factors like the tide and weather. One can strive to build an unsinkable ship. There is no perfect template for startup success. It requires much more than reading a book or taking advice from Twitter or a medium blog post. While …
Assumption
Our human mind is tightly wired for our advantage. We deny reality because as it makes us feel bad and does not match with our construct/assumptions. We start living in our fantasy world expecting things to be the way we like which might be wrong for others. Another side of living is giving benefit of …
sales
I am into sales now, since the product has matured and we are getting some traction via word to mouth. One of my key learning has been, being honest makes life better for both parties. Sales are more about a relationship than profit. People are generally helpful and good. They appreciate your effort if you …
mirror
A mirror shows your external: the dress you wear, your hairstyle, skin color, and et all. The outward representation of self is just one part of us. The other hidden us beyond the mirror is our thoughts. Our thoughts play a key role in shaping who we are. It is less plastic or pretentious. We …
community
Community is the new marketing hoopla. Humanity has existed this long because of the community. A community is centered around a common ideology, belief, trust, and faith. Why are we talking about a community when we have our own ulterior motive behind it? Community is more about giving and expecting least in return. Before starting …
river
I like rivers, they are break free. They live on their own terms. They are powerful enough to make their own course. When a river is gentle it is feeding ground for civilization. It is the center of many cultures. When a river gets angry it can destroy the existence. Rivers are considered sacred in …
blame
It is very easy to blame others. It reduces our self-guilt, makes us better. We are alone, we blame others because we are miserable and scared. We want to vent our anger and frustration. We want to prove ourselves right, our voices felt. It takes time to build or cement a relationship but minutes to …
education
I feel sad every time I get introduced by someone via their pedigree. The bias which we inculcate in us and filter it creates in our decision-making capabilities are enormous. Education is a life long process, having a degree from some university is a small part of it. It does not guarantee your future successes. …
clown
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?