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Why Consensus Doesn’t Lead to Greatness
Long ago, during an evening stroll with a retired VC in New York (from Bessemer), I asked him, "What differentiated your best investments from the others? Could you have seen them coming?" He said, "My best investments were the ones where some team...
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Recipe for happiness
If you have wondered why some people seem naturally happier than others, here is what research says: 1. 50% of our happiness is genetic. 2. 40% of...
Everybody’s path is different
A few years ago, I was at IIT Kanpur to give a talk. As I was waiting for my event, speaking on the stage was a renowned entrepreneur who has built...
A bag is heavy only when it is on our shoulders
Here are a few things I saw many people say: 1. I feel like I am old enough and should be able to manage it on my own. 2. Being a man, it is...
Life is not a popularity contest
Since I write on LinkedIn frequently, I occasionally get abused and trolled. And here is why I think it is a good thing. When you have a strong...
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Prioritize health
We know that we should all work out but what if you are working 12-16 hrs a day? I have been there and it is hard. Finding 30 minutes for a workout seems trivial, but when you are working 12-16 hrs a day, the pressure on you is mind-defying. So if...
The art of writing
The skill that has served me the most in life is also the one I was never taught – ‘writing.’ In fact, most of us will probably never learn the craft of writing formally. Yet, we know no weapon that is more powerful. Words can rouse anger, spark...
The undivided attention
If you check out any video of Bill Clinton in a crowd, you will notice something remarkable. Whenever he shakes hands with a person, he gives that person his 100% attention, ignoring everybody else. For those few moments, that person would feel...
Never trade self-respect for money
During my investing days, one of my portfolio companies was owned by a well-known politician. He was a very articulate guy, often seen on national TV debates. And his wife was the CEO of the company. This guy had a very progressive image but during...