Everywhere you look, there is financial advice telling us the same thing: “A car is a depreciating asset.” “A car is a liability.” “Don’t buy a second car when you already have one.” “Think about the EMI, fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.” And financially, they are absolutely right. A car...
There is one truth that can destroy a lot of unnecessary stress: You are not that important. Neither am I. The world existed before us. It will continue after us. One day, someone else will live in our house, sit in our chair, run our business, spend our money and...
We spend an astonishing amount of our lives trying to look successful. A bigger house. A better car. I A higher designation. A more impressive salary. A child who gets into a prestigious school. A holiday that looks perfect on Instagram. And somewhere between chasing all of this, we quietly...
We are taught from childhood that democracy is the best form of government. People vote, governments are elected, leaders are changed, and power is supposed to remain with the people. But today, an uncomfortable question is emerging across the world: What happens when people start losing faith in democracy because...
Old Indian texts warn us about a dangerous kind of person: someone who thinks he is smarter than everyone else. This person talks fast, acts proud, and looks down on others. Our ancestors met such people too. They wrote down ways to deal with them. These lessons still work today,...
We often ask children, “What do you want to become when you grow up?” Engineer? Doctor? Entrepreneur? IAS officer? Artist? But perhaps we are asking the wrong question. The more important question is: “What do you want your life to mean?” Because a profession gives you a living. Purpose gives...
There is a growing mindset among Gen Z and young professionals: “A 9–6 job is not for me. I want freedom. I want to become an entrepreneur.” Fair enough. But here is the naked truth nobody wants to hear: Wanting freedom is not the same as being ready for entrepreneurship....
You walk into a street with five mobile phone shops. Each one sells a different brand. You spend an hour comparing prices, features, and offers before picking one. You feel like you made a smart, independent choice. Here is the twist. Four of those five brands may belong to the...
Every few months, another headline celebrates a new billionaire. A founder joins the elite club, a startup touches a multi-billion-dollar valuation, or a company becomes the newest unicorn. Social media applauds the wealth. Investors celebrate the valuation. Aspiring entrepreneurs dream of building the next big thing. But there is a...
The uncomfortable truths about business that nobody tells you. Every few months, social media introduces a new “secret” to success. Wake up at 5 AM. Take cold showers. Read one book every week. Visualize your dreams. Stay motivated. Manifest success. The problem isn’t that these things are wrong. The problem...
