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Why Staying Small Became My Biggest Advantage
When I became a first-time entrepreneur, one question I dreaded was: "How big is your team?" Because everyone was trying to size you up. And my startup was practically just me. 😬 Embarrassed, I craved the day when I would be leading a large team....
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Fake action is not progress
A lot of people have gone to their graves with a ton of untapped potential. So what comes in the way of realizing that potential? It is the wisdom...
Shape Your Environment to Shape Your Life
When I was last traveling, I downloaded the LinkedIn app since I did not want to open my laptop. And just with that one small action, my frequency...
Why Short-Format Videos Hijack Your Brain
During one of my travels, sitting next to me was a college youngster who furiously swiped through hundreds of short format videos in a very short...
Why Zombie Work Destroys Productivity
During my consulting days, I once worked 16-18 hours for two weeks straight, estimating the losses that US banks would suffer in the 2008 financial...
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Unconscious Competence
A few years ago, I was interviewing an expert physics teacher for my previous startup. And to any question I would ask, he would rattle off formulas like a machine gun. But I was not getting a sense that he really understood things. So I asked him,...
How to Reach the Flow State Through Optimal Challenge
How do you achieve meditative focus? The answer lies with a neurotransmitter called norepinephrine, which controls the level of your brain arousal or alertness. At very low levels of norepinephrine, you feel drowsy or sleepy but at very high...
Immortality Serum Experiment
I have cracked the 'immortality serum' and you can take a sip. But there is a catch -- once you drink it, you HAVE to live forever. No matter how much you love or hate your life, you will have to continue living -- no escape. People around you will...
To become a student, empty your cup
A few years ago, my Indian Police Service training boss, Shri Atul Karwal, told me the story of his commando training with India's elite National Security Guards (aka black cat commandos). When he, along with another batchmate of his, reported for...