Skip to content FINDING TIME IN YOUR BUSY SCHEDULE
Derek Sivers says, being busy is being out of control. And I agree with him. If you spend time on things that you want to prioritize, you won’t feel busy. You will be working. Busy is now used as a…
SHOW YOUR WORK – BOOK SUMMARY
This is the book summary for Austin Kleon’s Show Your Work. These are my notes from the Notion database as it is. 🕐 Book Summary in One Line To be found you have to be findable; you need to be…
Stoic Philosophy 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Daily Practices for Modern Decision-Makers
In today’s fast-paced world, professionals often struggle to maintain balance, make better decisions, and manage stress. Stoicism, an ancient philosophy with timeless wisdom, can provide a guiding compass for navigating life’s complexities. In this article, we’ll delve into the origins…
THE KNOWLEDGE PIPELINE – HOW TO CREATE KNOWLEDGE, THE SMART WAY?
Amidst the constant smothering of content, we are a mashup of what we choose to let into our lives. The Knowledge Pipeline helps you convert the data you consume into information, understand how to absorb more information, deal with information…
STRONG OPINIONS, LOOSELY HELD – A FRAMEWORK TO MAKE DECISIONS
You should take the approach that you’re wrong. Your goal is to be less wrong. Elon Musk This quote perfectly sums up the concept of “strong opinions, loosely held” – the reminder to keep an open mind while making quick…
SOME LIFE SKILLS THAT WE ARE NOT TAUGHT IN SCHOOL
Colleges are for fun but not for learning. Elon Musk I have been thinking about this for some time and some of the most important life skills are never taught in school. If they are taught, they are not taught…
READING CHALLENGE 2021
For the book summaries of the books read in 2021 as part of the Reading Challenge, check out this page! I took a book challenge in 2016 to make reading a habit. I ended up reading 29 books instead of…
GOALS VS SYSTEMS – HERE’S HOW TO PLAN YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
Goals let you plan your progress. Systems allow you to make progress. James Clear Let’s talk about about goals and systems. And since it’s just going to be end of 2020 soon, let’s talk from a New Year’s perspective. I…
MEDITATION – LESSONS LEARNED FROM ONE YEAR OF PRACTICE
Observe your mind or it will invent problems. Wisdom Theory (on Twitter) When I said meditation is a super-power, I meant it. I am a huge fan of Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss (check it out on Amazon) which…
PRINCIPLES THAT HAVE CHANGED MY LIFE
I celebrated my 28th birthday recently and it was time for an annual run through of my principles. I thought it would be a neat idea to share it on the blog. These are quotes, mental models, lessons, biases, and/or…
SMALLEST VIABLE MARKET – GO SMALL OR GO HOME
The smallest viable market is the focus that, ironically and delightfully, leads to your growth. Seth Godin How do you start a business, launch a product, or provide a service today, when you literally can see thousands of competitors. You…
HOW TO CREATE NETWORK EFFECTS AND PERSONAL APPLICATIONS | PART 4
We have learned a lot of things about Network Effects. So it’s time to understand how to start creating them. We already know – what are Network Effects? Why are they important? How do you value a network? Types of…
MASTERING TIME MANAGEMENT – 7 ACTIONABLE STRATEGIES TO BETTER MANAGE YOUR TIME
BUSY = OUT OF CONTROL Derek Sivers We all want to get better at time management. It’s one of the greatest productivity hacks. If you manage your time you have everything under control. But it is easier said than done. …
WHY SHOULD YOU NEVER SPLIT THE DIFFERENCE?
We don’t compromise because it’s right; we compromise because it is easy and because it saves face. We compromise in order to say that at least we got half the pie. Distilled to its essence, we compromise to be safe.…
TYPES OF NETWORK EFFECTS AND VALUING FACEBOOK USING THE CONCEPT | PART 3
Facebook is a beast when you consider the business and revenue it generates. But, Facebook also beautifully integrates various types of Network Effects and defensibilities which makes it so valuable! We are understanding different types of Network Effects to better…
