My grandfather spent his entire career with Indian Railways, retiring happily as a Station Master. Railways were the high-tech sector of his time.

In 1900, France had only about 3,000 cars on the road. Business was looking bleak for brothers Édouard and André Michelin, owners of Michelin Tyres.

In Afghanistan, U.S. Civil Affairs teams were deployed not just to be present, but to add value—to dig a well, install a pump, or build a clinic. As Olson puts it, “Presence without value is perceived as occupation.”

1. Neglecting Health
Smart people often work tirelessly, pushing themselves to succeed—only to ignore their physical and mental health. Eventually, they find themselves unable to enjoy the very fruits of their labor.

Why do humans believe in stories?

Because we are the only species that imagines stories, tells stories, records stories, believes in stories, and often, gets wealthy by investing in stories.

Humans are meant to move.
Move when the sun is up and sleep when the sun goes down. Align your body with nature’s rhythm.

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?