There’s a difference between inheritance and legacy. One fades; the other endures. The things we leave for our children - wealth, property, possessions - are temporary. They can be lost, spent, or devalued. But what we leave in them - values, wisdom, resilience, curiosity, and kindness - becomes … [Read more...]
The Case for a Personal Portfolio of Initiatives: Why Betting on One Thing is Never Enough
I have never lived a year in which I wasn’t working on multiple things at once. Not because I couldn’t focus, not because I was unsure of my path, but because I have always understood that the world moves too fast to rely on a single plan. For the past 20+ years, no matter what my primary role … [Read more...]
The Rarity of Awe: Why We Should Be Selfish with Our Deepest Admiration
Awe is not a casual emotion. It is not excitement, not admiration, not even deep respect. It is something rarer, something almost sacred - an emotion so profound that it should be reserved for only the most extraordinary. And yet, in a world that thrives on instant validation and exaggerated … [Read more...]
The Weight of Noise, the Beauty of Silence
Every time I come to India, I feel it before I can name it - the sheer intensity of everything. The moment I step off the plane, it’s as if the world has been turned up to full volume. The air is thick with voices, movement, honking, distant music, and the occasional burst of laughter from a … [Read more...]
The Paradox of Patience: How Slowing Down Often Gets You There Faster
As I travel through India and admire the massive improvement in infrastructure, especially when it comes to roads, I can’t help marvelling at how the drivers here navigate the traffic. I see myself as a good driver, solid and well trained, but I can’t dare to drive here. One attribute, or habit … [Read more...]