Why we live to tell the tale
From the moment humans discovered language, we began weaving meaning into sound. We transferred meaning onto cave walls to the papyrus manuscripts to black-and-white television to Instagram. We are a species obsessed with stories and meaning. We use stories to teach, to sell, to seduce, to remember. We tell them to ourselves when we lie in […]
Why money isn’t energy (but kindness might be)
In Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki famously compares money to energy, a force, that can be channeled, grown, and redirected through mindset. It’s a compelling analogy. One that resonates with those trying to make sense of personal finance beyond numbers and into something more intuitive. But like all metaphors, it has its limits. Equating money […]
Leadership Lens: Listening Beyond the Metrics
You are in a team meeting. Everyone nods. Smiles. The roadmap looks solid, targets are ambitious, and timelines are tight, but no one raises a red flag. Then, after the meeting, Slack lights up. Side conversations pop up. Doubts emerge. People talk. Just not where it counts. Welcome to a culture where feedback exists, but […]
The Human Affair with Beauty
Introduction In a world driven by data and tangible assets, the concept of beauty often seems abstract. However, humans are hopelessly obsessed with beauty. We will cry in front of a painting. We will spend hours tuning our selfies to match an aesthetic. The question is: why? Why does our species care so deeply about […]
How Not to Go to an Event
Yesterday, I was excited to go to a new business networking event. I had been following this event for a while now. Sometimes the timing didn’t work, other times I forgot. Therefore, finally I registered in time, made payments and was ready to leave. Just as I was leaving, I decided to change my bag. […]
Is More Really Better?
The Global Paradox of Abundance (and Scarcity) Despite the turmoil of two ongoing wars and countless humanitarian crises, our greatest collective health threat today isn’t hunger; it is obesity. According to the World Health Organization (2024), over 1 billion people globally are obese, while 735 million still face chronic undernourishment. It is a haunting irony […]
Then Now & Always
An ordinary Monday, when a clerk at the company registrar’s office collected a stack of files to take to the next room. On the top of the pile was a signed certificate. Voila! A company was formed. This is the start of a story. A penchant for excellence, for meaning, for a way of life. […]
The Effort Curve Just Collapsed—Now What?
Last weekend, I met a 22-year-old entrepreneur with a four-year-old startup. Yep! do the math. While most of us were still figuring out which bus to take to college, he was already writing smart contracts in Web 3.0. His entire product was built on what he proudly called “vibe coding”. His engineering degree? Just a […]
Leadership Lens: Rethinking Remuneration, Rewards & Recognition
Introduction In the high-velocity world of modern work—especially in tech—we talk a lot about growth. Revenue growth. User growth. Career growth. But beneath the OKRs and performance reviews lies a more delicate ecosystem: the systems we use to motivate people. Salary bands, performance bonuses, promotions, praise—they’re all intended to fuel engagement and drive output. But […]
All Games. No Escapes.
A deep dive into play, performance and perception. Introduction From ancient coliseums to glowing screens, from chess boards to stock markets—humans have always been playing something. Whether it’s a show of strength, a test of wits, or a dance with chance, games aren’t just for fun anymore. They reflect culture, define status, create bonds, drive […]