Dream

I met a guy sitting next to me who was flying for the first time and had a toxic happiness. His belief in god was infectious. He was heading to a new world, leaving behind a miserable life. 

I kind of like youth with such every and sparkle in their eyes. The dream is to go big and win any battle. He fought with his parents and saved his earnings for the last two years. He paid the taut for his freedom to the new world. He will be working at a housing complex as a plumber in Dubai.

Most of us are born with silver spoons. We take life for granted. We don’t value our freedom. 

better

We humans and our forefathers were crazier. They ventured into so many unknowns for our betterment. Their inventions and discoveries of their hard work are all over us. The modern marvels from the pyramids to the Great Wall of China. Or the inventions of airplanes, cars, electricity, and antibiotics. The list is never-ending.

Our world is changing rapidly. We have landed on Mars and the Moon and found cures for many diseases. We are still early in the journey. There are many unknowns to unearth. 

We are getting better as a civilization in one way or the other. 

mountains

The mountain teaches you about resilience, grit, respecting nature, and humility.

I was at Tungnath earlier this month with Mehul. It was a simple trek to our experience. But what I caught through my eyes were the lush green mountains and snowy tops. The locals with difficult living still keep a broad smile and their hospitality.

When you are in the mountains, time stops, and you don’t feel the clock ticking. The weather could change at any moment. When we started from Dehradun, it was sunny and hot, but as soon we reached Ukhimath, it was all rain. 

The clean air to your lungs, the sweet water from steam, and many different birds with their calls are mesmerizing. Another thing about the Uttarakhand mountains has temples of Shiva, Vishnu, and Durga. Most places we visited served vegetarian and clean food.  It was different from what I witnessed during the Nepal or Sikkim treks. 

Our life is the memories and people around us. I feel the mountain keeps calling me. 

Special

Time and again, founders end up treating some team member special or something like 10X capable. As a result, we give them our golden care. It is one of the gravest mistakes a founder can make. 

It affects company culture and processes. It results in a toxic culture in the future. 

A founder has to run the show, pay employees, and serve customers. This division can be a mindfuck.

A result-oriented, process and focussed team results in a long-lasting business. Nobody likes unpredictability. 

gateway

Our life allows us as a gateway to look for the next big thing to a lucky few. Most are locked to continue living the same life with all pain, miseries, and limitations. We are all different, and so is our battle. 

When we have the opportunity, we should cease it and try to land in the next frontier. We have one life, and we should make the best of it.

Many of us want to make a dent in this universe. Some build things shaping life around them. In the process, incredible things end up happening. 

The world is desperate for a few who can offer them respite from their pain and who can change their lives. They need a gateway. You can be the one. 

Auto

We are living our life in auto mode. Our life is dictated by others. We have a government to tell us how we should live, what we should eat, and how much taxes we pay.  

Similarly, our parents have a major influence on us starting from what we should study to whom we should marry. 

The web of others defining our lives is so deep that some just end up living like a robot. 

A few take life into their hands, and society or government starts calling them misfits. 

Earth Day

I saw all over Twitter about the Earth Day post. It’s sad as a civilization where we have come to. 

Deforestation, pollution, and mass production have changed us all. Fast fashion to quick commerce to e-commerce. We are paying the price for it all. We became advanced and got sedated with the consumerism bug.

 We are witnessing cloud bursts, floods, forest fires, and glacier melting. The list can go on. 

Our actions of today will affect the generations in the decades to come. We should be wise with our consumption. 

Phase

Running a startup is like water flowing from glaciers and changing its course at every stage. When water is at a high altitude, it has high currents. It moves fast in that small path but moves fast to the plain. There is no defined path for it. It takes many curves and makes too much noise. It is most dangerous.

Once the river reaches the plain, it becomes more silent. It stabilizes. Its banks are well-defined. It has a wider width.
The current has also slowed. It becomes more predictable.

Imagine running a startup running for years, achieving PMF.
From here, the course changes from building fast break things to being more dependable for customers.

In most instances, what has gone you here will not take you to the next course because the style of operation changes.
Your team has to change its attitude. The founder needs to adapt to the new persona. The organization requires a more predictable workflow. Therefore, once a company comes from 0-1 to 1-10, its management changes, and founders move out.

Like the course of a river, a startup operates differently at every juncture.

Surround

Surround yourself with progressive people: doers, optimists, and believers. Our life is too short to be surrounded by toxic people. 

We live and think as per our surroundings and company of ours. Waking up, walking, and working with people whose belief drains you will only affect your progress. 

Not everyone is lucky enough to choose a course of their life because they have to work under a toxic boss or work environment. But if you have the option to quit, call it a day. 

What will you do with all the money with hypertension, heart attacks, or diabetes?

neurotic

Certain people suffer from within. They are neurotic, and whatever good you do for them, they will come and bite you. They are unhappy about their life and don’t like others’ happiness. As a result, they will create all the hurdles and try to hurt others.

These people enjoy seeing others hurt. They are all void and emotionless within. As parasites, they will stay in your circle and pounce on you at the right time.

Stay away from such people and cut off your ties. You are better off having no one than these creatures.