Skip to contentThe Dunning-Kruger Effect and the Rise and Fall of Theranos: A Cautionary Tale
The story of Theranos is more than just a case of fraud and deception—it’s a textbook example of the Dunning-Kruger Effect in action. Elizabeth…
Stoic Decision-Making: Lessons from The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday
Just when I thought everything was falling into place, I got the news that my offer from PwC UK got rescinded. This offer was…
From Prohibition to Mixology: The Speakeasy’s Role in Shaping Modern Cocktail Culture
It was 1:30 am on a Saturday night. As I was walking the streets of NYC with my friends, incredibly drunk, we reached a…
Understanding Chesterton’s Fence: Don’t Change What You Don’t Understand
In 1985, McDonald’s decided to make a bold move – they introduced a new burger (🍔) in brand new packaging. They believed the new…
Why Friendships Fade in Your 30s (And How to Keep Them Strong)
Just about when I hit 30 last year, I stumbled upon a Reddit post about friendships on r “I really don’t how to start…
Second-Order Thinking: The Importance of Considering Ripple Effects
In 1960, a small hygiene campaign started by the Chinese government ended up contributing to the Great Chinese Famine that killed millions of people.…
The Cargo Cult Thinking: Beware of Imitating Behaviors
The soldiers arrived like gods. During World War II, remote Pacific islanders watched in awe as foreign troops landed on their shores, bringing crates…
Diderot Effect: How IKEA Encourages You to Buy More
I just wanted a new TV. A sleek, 55-inch QLED with razor-thin bezels. Nothing extravagant—just an upgrade. Then, my old Xbox One looked outdated.…
Lessons on Investing (and Life) From Mohnish Pabrai
If you want to be a successful investor, you should be able to watch paint dry on a wall, said Mohnish Pabrai in one…
The Regret Minimization Framework: Jeff Bezos’ Key to Life-Changing Decisions
Ever found yourself at a crossroads, heart pounding, as you ponder over a decision that could redefine your life? Picture this: a young Jeff…
Seek Wealth, Not Money
Seek wealth, not money or status. Wealth is having assets that earn while you sleep. Money is how we transfer time and wealth. Status…
Lessons from Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon
This is the book summary for Austin Kleon’s Steal Like An Artist. These are my notes from the Notion database as it is. My…
THE CREATOR MILESTONES – THE FIRST DOLLAR TO TIRAMISU MONEY
You can be creating content for multiple reasons – as a side-project or hobby, to make some side-income, or this creating content is your…
Lessons from the Atomic Habits by James Clear
This is the book summary for James Clear’s Atomic Habits. These are my notes from the Notion database as it is. My favorite books…
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…