I had tried to solve Rubik's Cube on my own for several years but never found a convincing method to solve it. I did manage to solve some random position but it was more of luck. In doing so what I learnt on my own was solving specific squares or specific corners. And I felt... Continue Reading →
Good Read: Making the Jump from Millionaire to Billionaire, and How Long That Takes
Here is an intereting Infographic: Making the Jump from Millionaire to Billionaire, and How Long That Takes Source: http://www.visualcapitalist.com/jump-millionaire-to-billionaire/ Some very good insights based on this...will write some other day.
Charlie Munger and Mental Models
Who are your idols? Who have had profound impact on your thinking? Who have contributed a lot in shaping up your personality, your philosophy? Who have inspired you and motivated you? Every person would have some “idols” or influencers. That could be a single person or many people for various aspects/qualities. They could be your... Continue Reading →
Good Read: How a blind artist is challenging our understanding of colour
A friend of mine shared this very interesting article today: How a blind artist is challenging our understanding of colour Source: https://scroll.in/article/873377/how-a-blind-artist-in-turkey-is-challenging-the-understanding-of-colour I have thought about this and discussed this with friends several times before in various context. And here are my thoughts on this: The question that still remains is: Does the painter understand colors... Continue Reading →
Quick Thoughts: Skin In The Game and Facebook
Since Jan 2018 I have temporarily stopped buying books. This was a harsh but much-needed decision bacause I realized that I was only buying new books without finishing the earlier ones, and in some rare cases, not even opening the books bought earlier.Looking forward to finish the books in shelf soon and start with "To... Continue Reading →
Quick Thoughts: Infosys and the Art of Business Transformation
Read this news about Infosys and thought of sharing Quick Thoughts (Mini-Read). Here is the Infosys news in today's Times of India. So Vishal Sikka wanted to position Infy as a Product company and the rest of the management/owners didn’t. Interesting...this is a huge strategic shift and will define in couple of decades who was... Continue Reading →
Puzzle of The Week
Very interesting puzzle! On 3 occasions I thought I found the answer...and then found a better solution. Hope I’ve finally got it right... Source: A puzzle group on internet
James Randi – Secrets of the Psychics Documentary
I am always in search of interesting documentaries and thought provoking lectures, videos and ideas - particularly related to topics I am passionate about. So I watched few good documentaries and video lectures related to Maths and I'll write a separate blog about that. But while doing that I came across this documentary: "James Randi... Continue Reading →
7 Geometry Puzzles
Pink shaded region in above square is what % of area of the square? Hint: You do not have to know the side of the square to solve this.
Sridevi and Principle of “Fit For Purpose”
Popular Bollywood Actress and arguably the first female superstar of Hindi Cinema, Sridevi (Age 54) passed away in Dubai on Saturday. Sridevi is the first Hindi film actress I remember from my childhood days. I remember "Kaate Nahin Katate..." from Mr. India which I watched in 1987 when I was 7 yr old. (Oops did... Continue Reading →
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