Thought of The Day

16th May 2020 Fame is a liability. Relative anonymity is an asset. Getting recognition in your industry is desirable, but being famous among the general public is a curse. Successful people have the freedom to have a quiet life at home, designing their life as they love.

Rajiv Bajaj on Lockdown in India and Economy

I have blogged multiple times about Rajiv Bajaj and his no-nonsense and logical approach of management. He is also someone who would not mince words and shy away from criticizing Government, when needed. Here is his latest interview with Barkha Dutt about lockdown in India and impact on Indian economy, and more... https://youtu.be/K-K1ajXpk-U

Thought of The Day

15th May 2020 People often believe their opinions are well thought out when they are merely "well felt out." We easily mistake strong feelings for strong thoughts. Feelings are important, but if you can't state your opinion clearly, then you haven't thought it through yet. — James Clear

Thought of The Day

14th May 2020 दुर्जन: सज्जनो भूयात् सज्जन: शान्तिमाप्नुयात् ।शान्तो मुच्येत बन्धेभ्यो मुक्तश्चान्यान् विमोचयेत्॥ May the wicked become good.May the good attain peace.May those who have attained peace become detached from all bondage.And those who've got detached help others get detached.

Thought of The Day

13th May 2020 Reading can teach you the best of what others already know. Reflection can teach you the best of what only you can know.

Thought of The Day

10th May 2020 "We suffer more often in imagination than in reality" ― Seneca (4BC – 65AD) So much has changed since then. Yet, so little has changed.

Thought of The Day

9th May 2020 It is usually futile to try to talk facts and analysis to people who are enjoying a sense of moral superiority in their ignorance.

Magic of Powerpoint

NY Times July 30, 1987: Microsoft buys Forethought, maker of PowerPoint, for $14M in cash Today: PowerPoint has 500M usersMicrosoft Office is $30B+ revenue per year$14M of Microsoft stock from July 1987 would be worth ~$10B today This is a good example of the "moat" Warren Buffett always talks about. In a way Bill Gates... Continue Reading →

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