What defines you?

I was absolutely wrong about the world, while in school. I was the diligent, studious, and obedient kid.But there were kids around me who weren’t.And I looked down upon them. I thought those who smoke, drink, do not study and do not obey were evil people. I felt...

Choose your success

When I first met my wife, Ruchi, I thought she was someone I would never hang out with. I was very clear about what I wanted to do in life.She, instead, was going with the flow — no visible goals, no desire to control her life.The exact opposite of me! But as I got to...

Teaching Vidur about money

For the past 3 years, our (now) 12 year old son, Vidur, has been setting up a game stall at our society’s Diwali mela.  This year, he earned 12K in profit.And he can’t believe it! While his objective was to have fun, I had a selfish motive.To teach...

Reflection

I am staying at a wonderful place for a week and I am paying more than what I earned in the entire year, in my first job.  Am I surprised everyday at how far I have come?Yes!  Do I believe it’s all my doing?Not at all. It’s insane luck at play.  Does...

Conversations

When we point a finger at someone else, we are unable to join hands together.When we think someone else is wrong, we hardly stop to think they could be right in their shoes.When we confront, it is in accusation mode instead of access mode. It’s easy to win...

Borrowing from the richest

If given a chance to trade anything of the wealthiest people, what is the right thing to trade? Their money? Status? Network? Hard work? Life Lessons? The best thing to trade for is their curiosity.What do they think about the most? What is the pattern of their...