Double Standards
In early 2006, Steve Jobs was trying to solve a big problem for Apple's next secret product. Jobs had decided that the iPhone screen would be a lot more elegant if Apple used real glass instead of the commonly used…
Thinking Squared
In 1984, 20 years old Jerry White and two friends went camping in the Golan Heights in Israel. During hiking, White stepped on a landmine, which blew away his left leg and mangled his right. White spent next one year…
Optimum Productivity
We all want to improve our productivity. But where do we stop? Is productivity a never ending climb to an ever-growing mountain? And is it the right mountain? Here is how I think about productivity: You are operating at optimum…
Rethinking Jealousy
Entrepreneur Naval Ravikant explains that jealousy is often misplaced. "Jealousy is such a poisonous emotion because, at the end of the day, you're no better off, you're unhappier, and the person you're jealous of is still successful or good-looking, or…
Fear of Failure
Our internal dialogue is our harshest critic. It often stops us from taking action due to fear of failure. I am not ready yet, I don't have the skill, remember the last time I screwed up - such thoughts bubble…
The Bad Days
Some days are smooth. Everything goes as expected and you are able to do impactful things without breaking a sweat. The birds are singing and the sun is shining. You whistle your way through the world. Some days are rough.…
Dealing With Problems
For each headache you face, ask yourself, "Is this mostly real or mostly imagined?" Solve the real problems, release the imaginary ones. James Clear The problems that we face are of two types. Some problems are like a muddy pond.…
Mastering Ambiguity
Ambiguity is a silent killer. It kills ideas, aspirations and projects. Too many choices are a source of ambiguity. Jargon, complexity and muddled thinking are a source of ambiguity. The need to lay down all the steps to reach the…
A Letter On Love
Love is hard to explain in words. But it can be felt through mysterious mediums. When I thought about writing this post, I found my stream of words so inadequate that I gave up. And then one day, I came…
The Pendulum Of History
The way we teach history in school is mostly useless because it focuses more on information and less on insights. One quickly develops an aversion to history when forced to remember a succession of kings and empires and dates to…