Creating something authentic is always such a surprisingly painful experience. Why is it that so many creators, from Vincent van Gogh to Kurt Cobain, suffered with such severe depression? They experienced so much pain that they ultimately took their own lives. Perhaps there is a disconnect between how creators see the world and how most… Continue reading Life By A Thousand Cuts
Author: Rakeeb Chowdhury
How To Win Business And Influence Everyone
But we already have a way of doing that But we don't have the time or money to train our staff to use your product But no one else is doing it this way But... But... But... Yes, I've heard all the "buts" a million times. So how do you, as an entrepreneur or change… Continue reading How To Win Business And Influence Everyone
Are You Stupid, Mature Or Brave?
The only thing between where you are now and where you want to be are a series of hurdles. Few people overcome these hurdles to reach the goal. Few people push through to become the person they want to become. Stupid people start something while full well knowing, from the very beginning, that they're never… Continue reading Are You Stupid, Mature Or Brave?
Are You “Job-ifying”?
"Job-ifying" is a game that people play. The game consists of the following: Comparing your clothes to others Comparing who has the biggest car Comparing who has the biggest house Finding out who to please at work to get a "promotion" Gossiping and spreading rumors about people you don't like Comparing how big your pay… Continue reading Are You “Job-ifying”?
Businesses Only Make Sense After The Fact
It's always in the news: "Eating X, causes Y Disease!!". We all know that these types of statements do not prove what the cause is. Does red meat cause bowel cancer? Or is it that people who eat more red meat are also more likely to be sedentary, smoke and drink a lot more alcohol?… Continue reading Businesses Only Make Sense After The Fact
When Can You Let It Go?
Not when you've proved them wrong. No, that's the wrong battle. Only when you've proved yourself right.
Science Vs Entrepreneurship
The impression I got when I was in school was that everything had an answer. If the answer wasn't obvious then you could always look in the back of the book or ask someone for it. There was always a "correct" answer out there somewhere. The mirage of certainty fades away the higher up you… Continue reading Science Vs Entrepreneurship
“But, Money Can’t Buy Happiness!!!”
It's interesting to note that the most precious things in life are intangible. They don't have a price, they aren't things that you can hold in your hands and without them life would be pretty meaningless. Love, family, relationships, purpose, happiness....All intangible. But there is one thing in life which is intangible, but money can buy. Time. Time… Continue reading “But, Money Can’t Buy Happiness!!!”
Judging Babies
If someone goes up to a baby and says: "What could this thing ever achieve??!! Look at it, it's so weak and helpless! It will never accomplish anything!" Then you would probably call that person an idiot. But when some know it all looks at a young entrepreneur or an early stage startup and says:… Continue reading Judging Babies
If You Keep Doing More Stuff, You Will End Up Poorer, Less Healthy And Less Smart
Subtraction I would say that around two-thirds of the patients I see in my clinic every day have problems related to something that they are choosing to do. Chest infections caused by smoking. Back pain as a result of sitting down all day and even after work. Diabetes due to poor diet. I seem to… Continue reading If You Keep Doing More Stuff, You Will End Up Poorer, Less Healthy And Less Smart
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