Starbucks performance in the recent quarter was disappointing. Tue founder of Starbucks, Howard Schultz wrote a nice memo which is worth reading. "There is a natural tendency to try to do too much too soon. Don’t try to do everything at once" — Howard Schultz Memo by Starbucks Founder Howard Schultz : https://lnkd.in/daFteAwR
Science and Logic Behind Devnagari (Marathi / Sanskrit Language) Alphabet
Devnagari script (used by Sanskrit, Marathi, Hindi languages) is very scientific and logical. In my Marathi language curriculum in school, we never studied those scientific aspects. Unfortunately, even most teachers are not aware of these. However, I had read about Varna Mala (वर्णमाला) in some grammar books and was fascinated by the richness of it!... Continue Reading →
The Idiot Index And Dior Bags
The "Idiot Index," a term popularized by Elon Musk, sheds light on hidden inefficiencies within business processes. It reveals the gap between the cost of a final product and the total cost of its basic components. For instance, if a product costs $100 to produce but its components only amount to $5, a high Idiot... Continue Reading →
The Grandfather Paradox
The Grandfather Paradox is a famous thought experiment in the philosophy of time travel and physics, particularly involving the concept of a potential contradiction through making changes in the past. The paradox goes as follows: Scenario Setup: Imagine a time traveler goes back in time to a period before their grandfather had children. Action: The... Continue Reading →
Good Read: The Cat Years
Such a tender piece of writing…its like smooth balm for parents
Warren Buffett’s tribute to Charlie Munger
Warren Buffett's Annual Letter to Shareholders just released today. I eagerly wait for his letter every year. However, this year was more special because it's the first letter after his long time business partner Charlie Munger passed away. I wanted to see what Warren says about Charlie. And he has written a heartfelt tribute right... Continue Reading →
The Neurotransmitters of Well-being
The Neurotransmitters of Well-being
Meeting people is never an accident
Meeting people is never an accident
The Art of Disagreement
Disagreements are part of life. Whether at work, with friends, or with random people, we will always have disagreements or a difference of opinion. However it is difficult to keep disagreements professional, rational and meaningful, else it can lead to toxic relationships, lots of conflicts, and a bad reputation. Justice Ginsburg put it precisely when she said,... Continue Reading →
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