I quit my full time job in April. Over these few months I have spent good time in reading & mostly philosophy. The common learning from it for me has been is living in this present moment. During school days, we work hard and plan/aim for getting admission to some college, university if we …
Category Archives: Random Thoughts
On being a connector
I have always liked meeting people, talking to them. This seems to be one of the main reason why I enjoy being a connector. At number of occasions i have been asked few questions, I have added them with my thoughts. 1. Is connector a job title? I would say no, It is not. You …
On managing your team
Running a startup is not an easy job. You have to keep everyone happy from customer to team member. While some people fail at it others excel in building a successful company. I recently read Inspired by Marty Cagan and PPP was the take away for me from it. People If you will hire right …
Paris climate agreement, Donald & us.
President Donald Trump announced that he is withdrawing the U.S. from a landmark, international climate agreement. I understand the concern of whole world and who bad this comes on fellow american friends. Is keeping climate clean is just Paris climate agreement? Are we doing our part? Switching off light for an hour in year & running AC …
Random Thoughts: society baggage
Society has its own yardstick, from birth to death it wants you to follow a protocol. Stick to the rules or become a misfit. I remember how my dad wanted me to do engineering in electronics & comm, because it was hot{he heard it from some relatives}. I don’t blame him, I am proud of …
Random Thoughts: Our insecurity
Our society and being part various different affiliations we are insecure. We are insecure about our job, relationship, future to mention a few. Will I get appraisal this year? My Gf/Bf loves me as much i do or not? What if my competitor raise more funding than mine, will it kill my business? Will I …
Random Thoughts: Playing by strength
I am sure some of you have read about 10,000 hours rule. You can be an expert in almost anything if you can practice it for 10,000 hours. It comes out to be 7 hours of practice for almost 4 years [If my maths are still in place]. If you have read Scott Adams book How …
Random Thoughts: Our feelings
I have no clue if feeling is a good thing or bad for you. I do have some idea how it originates though. Attachment –> Expectations —> Ego is satisfied —- (Yes ) —-> Positive Feelings (No) —-> Negative Feelings Feelings can lead to daydreaming or over …
Make things simple
I am writing this post after spending good 45-50 minutes in figuring out how to install CentOs Linux 7.3. Disable IPV6 Configure network on boot Install net-tools to get my ifconfig command. In real life simple things are widely accepted. Booking a cab via Uber [Past call a taxi, fight with cab drivers] Booking a hotel …
Random Thoughts: What we should not do?
From the day we are born, we are told what we should not do. Be it our teacher, friends, religion or parents. Stay away from those people, they are from inferior caste or religion. A true X keeps fast in Holi month or a true Y quits non-veg food for 10 days in year for …