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  • The Marginal Cost Mistake

    The Marginal Cost Mistake is a concept articulated in How will you measure your life by Dr. Clayton Christensen. A very simple yet powerful construct, it states that it is easier to adhere to / live up to something 100% of the time than it is to do it say 96% of the time or 90% of…

  • The Power of Humdrum

    I’ve been making Cottage Cheese (Paneer) at home everyday the last few days. Started doing it after I discovered on the net that it is one of the best sources of protein. The thing about making Paneer is that it can be made using various methods, by adding different things to milk, at different temperatures,…

  • Things to write about (and read)

    I’d like to develop theories or find some real good, solid, concrete research on the following aspects of human behaviour (in no particular order) : Balancing concern for people with concern for performance Overcoming mental barriers and biases of past experiences Knowing when to Quit Extreme Focus: How to achieve it and whether it is a…

  • Lessons from Kabaddi

    Kabaddi is an ancient Indian contact sport that is like no other game ever invented. The only thing needed to play this game are the players, even half a court will suffice to be able to play, and last but not the least, the points system where both offense and defense have the opportunity to…

  • The One

    What is the one principle, belief, lesson, theory, advice, or whatever you call it that is the north star of your life? The one thing that you hold on to dearly while approaching and living life? Can’ be 10, can’t be 5. I want the most important one. For me it is the realization that…