A place where I organise the chaos of my mind
During my presentation last Saturday, I talked about an idea that has been one of the secret sauces of my career: Curiosity-Driven Self-Development. In his book “How Will You Measure Your Life,” Christiansen talked about the importance of having a deliberate strategy for your career and the flexibility to embrace an emergent strategy as it […]
Reading biological books is one of my favourite pastime activities. Recently, the behemoth PE company Blackstone hit $1T in AUM, reaching its ambition three years ahead. As I started to read the founder’s account in ‘What It Takes,’ I stumbled on this seminal quote that explains its growth strategy: “The [way] we thought about building […]
When you attend an event, you’re not just there to listen to the speaker. The real value lies in the conversations you have with other attendees and the network you build from there. In fact, I’d argue that listening to the speaker is overrated. Sure, you might learn a few new things, but you’re more […]
That phrase implies that your career path is not a linear progression from one job to the next. Instead, it is more like a jungle gym, with many different paths that you can take. You may move up, down, sideways, or even backwards at different points in your career. This is because the world of […]
There are three things to optimize for in any job that would bring you the most satisfaction. One observation I have is that not a lot of people have genuinely given thought to the question, “What do you truly desire from a job?” And no, it’s not just the monetary compensation. You typically require more […]
In a recent podcast, the CEO of Nvidia, Jensen Huang, spoke about his work philosophy, which, in my opinion, aligns more with reality than the average idea that’s thrown around. He said, “A lot of people say, find something you love. I don’t know about that. I guess I’ve fallen in love with many things […]
Here’s a piece of advice to guide you amidst the cruellest type of uncertainties. “When you are confronted with choices amidst uncertainties, say yes to as many options as you can. Since you are uncertain, what you should be optimizing for is regret minimisation, not efficiency optimization. And minimising regrets comes with knowing that you […]
I want to share with you some helpful advice to help you lead a great life. They are simple and effective. They ensure you have a great relationship and become the best version of yourself. Be a Learning Machine Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger are two great delights to watch and learn from. They have […]
Leadership has always been dear to my heart. Can’t remember how that grew but I know it has always been there. The first attempt I made at bringing people together far back in the University was when I created a group on Leadership. It was after I have taken a course on edX on Inclusive […]
The end of a thing is greater than the beginning. It doesn’t matter the measure of energy you put at the beginning if the end is not pleasant. It doesn’t matter the amount of enthusiasm you show at the beginning if you did not see it through. A slow steady effort that ensures you finish […]
