Hi, I’m Guru Padmanabhan, welcome to my digital home
“I am no Guru” is my blog.
My blogs are “Notes to Self”—a way to bookmark inspirations, learning, and random ponderings.
We often believe something can’t be done simply because it hasn’t been done before. But once the psychological barrier is broken, what was once unthinkable becomes inevitable.
Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, famously wrote a college term paper at Yale outlining a radical idea: an overnight commercial air delivery service. His professor reportedly gave it a “C”, calling the concept unrealistic.
Safety pins hold a special place in every Indian home. Indian moms would choose a safety pin over a Swiss Army knife any day. It’s not just a tool, it’s the foundation of Indian jugaad.
Global debt has soared to $325 trillion, with the U.S. government alone accounting for $36 trillion. Have you ever wondered why the debt-to-GDP ratio keeps rising?
The United States' debt-to-GDP ratio has surpassed 100% and is set to increase by another 15% over the next 12 months.
Reading Harvard Business School (HBS) case studies taught me about business and finance in my MBA. The irony is unmistakable: HBS's current crisis would make for a compelling HBS case study.
Bragging: Grateful and honoured to be recognized among this year’s “40 over 40 Best Dishwasher Loaders”.
Since 1965, Berkshire Hathaway has delivered an annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20%, compared to 10% from the S&P 500. Yet, the advice Buffett offers the average investor often contradicts his actions.
Now, consider what Newton achieved working alone:
1. Laws of Motion
2. Law of Gravity
3. Universal Law of Gravitation
Jobs recounted a conversation he had with an elderly gentleman who was about 80 years old and had worked for AT&T.