Guru’s Blogs

No, no, you're not thinking; you're just being logical. What is the difference? Why you should know about it? Let's explore.
The Indian government was focused on reducing the gender gap in secondary school enrolment in rural India.

We humans are so bad at predicting the future, that we consistently fail to see future changes. It is better to focus on "what is not going to change". Let’s explore the Lindy effect.
Nobody predicted a pandemic, global lockdown, remote working, revenge spending, or the rise and fall of Netflix, Zoom, Peloton, and many more.

“The things you own end up owning you.” – Chuck Palahniuk
“If you only wished to be happy, this could be easily accomplished; but we wish to be happier than other people, and this is always difficult, for we believe others to be happier than they are.”

“We didn’t do anything wrong, but somehow, we lost”: Nokia CEO. Why do things go wrong when you are doing everything right? Let's explore.
An investigation determined that the crew had not been informed of a two-degree correction made to the plane's flight path the night before, causing the plane's navigation system to route them toward Mount Erebus instead of through McMurdo Sound.

Power of Incentives: If you would persuade, appeal to interest not to reason. If you don't allow for self-serving bias in the conduct of others, you are again, a fool.
Charlie Munger is 99 years young, he is generous in sharing his wisdom and experience, and the story below caught my attention.

“Do you never worry?”, Would it help?
Tom Hanks plays the character of James Donavan – an American lawyer defending Rudolf Abel – a Russian Spy played by Mark Rylance.

"Bicycle face and the Red flags". The test of wisdom is the ability to hold two opposing ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.
In my previous post, I discussed why is it worth reading Aristotle’s 10 virtues even after 2,300 years, and questioned whether technology and generative AI will impact humanity's original thinking.

Aristotle wrote about 10 virtues for a good life and happiness 2,300 years ago. Remarkably it is still relevant today. Why is it worth reading?
Over the last two years alone 90% of the data and collective knowledge of entire humanity was created. We are generating a mind-boggling amount of content every day.

“It’s not bringing new ideas that’s so hard but it is getting rid of old ones” - Keynes. It is ridiculous the a way lot of people cling to failed ideas. Read on to learn a lesson from the history.
The Mediaeval church rejected the Greek idea, calling it heresy: the earth was flat above the Earth was Heaven, below was Hell, and in between lived Man and Woman.

Former General Electric CEO Jack Welch once nearly died of a heart attack.
“We all are products of our background,” Welch said. “I didn’t have two nickels to rub together [when I was young], so I’m relatively cheap. I always bought cheap wine.”

Leadership in Turbulent Times: Lessons from Abraham Lincoln. You do not want to learn the hard way, Read on…
I have always been fascinated by President Lincoln. Lincoln was born into poverty, his father kept him out of school.

Time Paradox: You are born as a “Time Billionaire”, you exchange your time to earn wealth. Wealth is assets that earn while you sleep. Money is how we transfer time and wealth.
Wealth has unlimited upside whereas time is the most scarce, least understood, and most undervalued resource. Why? Let's explore.

"Sculptor Vs. Painter: A Framework for Learning, Leadership, and Success. Let's Explore!
Painting, an additive process, begins with a blank canvas, and every brushstroke and layer of paint contributes to the final masterpiece.

Navigating Leadership Paradoxes: Trust Vs. Truth, Confidence Vs. Competence, Authenticity Vs. Performance, Skill Vs. Luck, Long-term Vs. Short-term. Let’s explore.
Leaders often have a close-knit inner circle built on trust that has been nurtured over the years. While trust is comforting, confronting hard truths can be difficult.

Eventful first half in 2023 – 5 interesting themes. The pendulum has swung from “Too Big to Fail” in 2008 to “Too Small to Survive” in 2023.
Despite Bank of America nursing a $100bn paper loss after a big bet on bond markets during the pandemic per FT, BofA will never have to realize those losses due to the mega balance sheet, capital, and liquidity strength.

Why do we dream? New research sheds light on its brain-protective function and how we can leverage it for personal and professional growth.
Dreams have captivated humanity for centuries, with ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Greece considering them as divine messages.

The story of a hotel staff who gave batting advice to the great Sachin Tendulkar - Cricket legend. Leadership lessons from Sachin. you don’t want to learn the hard way.
Although the story is about cricket. Do not let fear of the unknown dampen your curiosity, read on. Let serendipity work its magic.

Ironically, the number “0 (Zero)” is the foundation of the modern world.
Infinite possibilities and riches emerged from zero, it also powers the internet economy. Let’s explore the story of numbers, a complex narrative simplified.

The fascinating journey of Sir Jonathan "Jony" Ive, from designing combs, toothbrushes, and toilets to iPods and iPhones, what are the lessons?
Jony was born in Chingford, London, United Kingdom His father, Michael Ive, was trained as a silversmith and taught design at a vocational high school in East London.
Brilliant, there are so many lessons for adults
1. Do not preach, just show them and let them come to conclusion.