Charlie Munger said: Tell me where I’m going to die. So I won’t go there As soon as you know what could go wrong, you can install enough guardrails and guiding lights to allow the team to travel without colliding on the sides. https://t.co/egrupbwnSS
"Life is an ongoing process of choosing between safety (out of fear and need for defense) and risk (for the sake of progress and growth). Make the growth choice a dozen times a day." - Abraham Maslow
My political views are Genuinely in the Middle: https://t.co/Tqb1SDxyWc via @idr_labs
74% of security leaders say that prevention-first strategies will fail : https://t.co/94MmzWMxep via @VentureBeat
Greatness (gravitas) is not about putting others down. It is raising ourselves to a greater standard.
The very media and technology that were meant to connect us too often feed into our divisions and keep us in silos.
Testing out @penpotapp as a replacement for sketch app. So far very pleased. Does everything I need. Looking for templates for designs though like loads of templates for Canva.
Sum is greater than parts only if parts are designed to fit together. You can bring the best of engine, tyres, gears, and so on. It won't make a best car. Remember this when you hire for your company.
Dr @malpani might be true. Nowadays whichever event I go, people wants to know more about my @FamilyIsSchool and how I'm educating my kids at home. https://t.co/Cj7mX9AkTN
When companies demand more and more work for the same amount of pay, employees will cut corners and it will show up in the delivery. Bosses can yell at the workers. It won't change. Treat them well. Pay them more.
We place far too much emphasis on engineering at the expense of art and literature. When you read literature: • your empathy grows • you know opposing views • you fight for helpless • you get good at storytelling • your moral compass sharpens https://t.co/RrooSleMPD
Have you read "The psychology of money"? Then pick up "Just keep buying" by Nick Maggiulli (@dollarsanddata). If psychology of money was about "mindset of handling money", then just keep buying is "hands of handling money". It teaches you practical steps and ways. https://t.co/Bax7XIi2dC
Our species greatest problem is not ignorace - @G_S_Bhogal https://t.co/BsyGjlRM6K
Today's economy is driven by anxiety and so it begets violence, dishonesty, jealousy, theft, the commodification of sex and familial alienation. We need an economy driven by wholeness & enoughness. There is enough in this world for everyone. But some wants to grab everything
Hey @stck_me, when I click on unsubscribe, the expectation is it is done in one click. Don't ask me the email again. You make it difficult to unsubscribe, users will just click report spam and go on.
Two mediocre novelists working together cannot produce better work than one excellent one. 1000 chickens can't match a tractor in ploughing a field. Quantity of people doesn't matter. Whether they fit the purpose matter.
Mingling with better peers enhances your skill. I remember one of the earliest conversation I had with @rishabh_grg. He said, I can't find better peers in the physical world where I live, but I can always find on the Internet. He has put that principle to practice well.
Losing weight is hard Maintaining weight is harder Becoming is hard Being is harder Chasing a goals boosts our dopamine. Once we achieve that goal, we are lost. https://t.co/LNfPlMgaDY
Politics is an necessary component of corporate life. It is there when there are more than 4 people. Learning to deal with politics is an essential skill for tech guys. https://t.co/l7PQ3QVg9D
As a Chief Technology Officer of an IT services company, I look for trends in the IT industry. By identifying trends, I can build useful and profitable skills. Here I explain how I go about identifying trends. https://t.co/2wupAqjxNX Tell me is it useful?
Difference between @twitter & @LinkedIn explained vividly here 👇 by @rishabh_grg https://t.co/JHZuqYCTdV
What is common between: • Marketing • Sales • Team Building Having an interest in people. Develop an interest in people and you'll be successful in any field.
Almost 8 years back I moved to Panchkula. Renting a large house for much cheaper rent (compared to Blr / Chennai). Every sector has a good park Schools are nearby Prices are cheaper Came to be a blessing during Covid lockdown So far it has been a great decision to move here https://t.co/B6wPzDfIkg
Mingling with better peers enhances their own skill, making each other better. => You are average of 5 people you surround yourself with. If you want to improve yourself, find better peers. In the Internet world it is not difficult to find better peers.
Learn “cousin” skills - skills that are related to your passion and will give you leverage.
Your future is as strong as the decisions you make today. Yet, many of us don't learn about making decisions. Here are some of the things I've learned about decision making through many mistakes in life. 🧵
There are many differences between school and real life. Schools teaches you zero-sum games. Life is more of non-zero-sum games. That is why I homeschool my kids. If you are interested, follow @FamilyIsSchool https://t.co/kVTQpoa1nd
Most learning is true within its context. When that context changes, are you prepared to unlearn? https://t.co/4bNwW5INsY
For the first decade of my job, my network was homogeneous - South Indian, Male, of same age.. We discussed only 2 things: • who gives more salary • who sends ppl onsite Limited in growth Now I have entreprenuers, lawyers ..a diverse network Brings more fulfilment & money
Do you have a framework to learn? In this video, I go in detail to the learning framework that I follow - consume, produce, and engage. Watch it: https://t.co/4xvsD4uQC1 Reply back with your insights & questions
Great writers, actors, and companies copy all the time. So don’t feel guilty for copying. Start to think about what you’ll copy as a first step to become a master. Here I talk about mimicing masters to success: https://t.co/UM6jbmTfRr #career
Faith is to believe what we do not see. The reward of faith is to see what we believe - St Augustine You've to start before you see it. You unfold life as you move forward.
I had a Muslim friend who taught me everything abt speaking. He unfortunately passed away. My mentor & friends are all Hindus. A Hindu signed as a witness for my marriage. Have many Sikh friends as I live in CHD. That’s India. Let’s keep it that way. https://t.co/PXzDEP9NUw
Do you know what makes you a great coder in a team? I used to spend all my time in learning languages. Learning languages is just one piece. Learn • gitflow • code reviews • algorithms • design patterns • unit testing They make you successful
• Definite optimist: believes in better future; has plans • Indefinite optimist: believes in better future; has no plan • Definite pessimist: believes in bleak future Definite optimists make the world better https://t.co/m7fowQEne9
There are two types of CEOs • those who reward loyalty • those who take advantage of loyalty Guess who grows and thrives?
You can build three types of businesses: • build to win • build to enjoy • build to sell from "My first million" podcast
Life seems haphazard. But if you bring passion, curiosity, and consistency you can look back at a meaningful life. Talking from experience
A great book is not a picture on the wall, but a window to the world. Great books open your souls and mind to an entirely new world. They renew your mind. You can't go back to old way of thinking.
The more I study architecture of popular tech products (@highscal is a good source), the more I realise I don't know much about tech architecture. Same with many other subjects. https://t.co/0EH2cfhlkj
If you depend on Google maps to navigate India, you might find 👇 story interesting. https://t.co/emHXOWUmaA
Every marketing manager knows the most visited page, not the most valuable page https://t.co/qfppS9zU9U https://t.co/IKLS6tDG6k
Digital is the blend of devices, places, and persons leading to new business models. We see new services and business models popping up. Do you know what skills are needed to thrive in digital world? Read my take: https://t.co/e2s3s23Gaw
You’ve got to make your deposits before you can make a withdrawal - Steve Schwartzman, chairman and CEO, Blackstone Group This is true in case of finance, community building, networking, health....and so many other things in life. What deposits are you making today?
I am looking forward to learning from @Bazzaruto https://t.co/JFFGMv0Qji
Those who seldom make mistakes seldom progress. Mistakes cause stress and pain. But they are also the route for learning what not to do next time. Trial and error is a great teacher.
History is usually a boring subject. But @sangeethzac has made history interesting in his "History in 3 points" book. @orangeturban reviewed this fantastic book today @GravitasWins weekly book club Thank you @singhtechnical, @Aswiniselvaraj, & @aurasky_ for joining. https://t.co/eISHslv5eJ
