Sometimes when I get comfortable in a group, I start talking about my dreams. Not the kind you have at night, but the kind you carry around with you during the day. Goals, ambitions, long shots. Things I want to build or become. It probably sounds a bit much. Especially when I’m talking to someone … Continue reading Dream dreams
What does retirement mean to me? It’s the ability to work on things I want, from where I want, when I want.
A lot of success in life is pure luck. But that doesn't mean hard work has no role. If I look back at my life, I have been a fortunate guy. Most of my career success came out of luck. No, I'm not being humble here. I'm trying to prove a point. My journey When … Continue reading Hard work vs luck
As a non-native English speaker, I've struggled with my communication a lot over the years. This is especially true if you are working in a global team. I realised this when I moved to the US for the first time in my life. Communicating was a struggle. Instead of working on it, I'd try and … Continue reading Improving communication
There are primarily three themes in life - Work, relationships and you. Saying no is a mechanism to prioritise yourself.
The world tells you how hard work and mindset makes you successful. But honestly, 80% of it is luck. Successful people don't like to admit it - but it's often true. Right place, right time, right people. Hard work is necessary for success but doesn't guarantee it. The difference is called luck. For every hard-working … Continue reading Luck
New ideas are always exciting. We get hands-on and start building too early, only to lose interest later. Here is a list of questions I currently use to reflect on ideas before I build them. Who am I building for? Where can I find them?Do I have easy access to where they are?Can I describe … Continue reading Idea evaluation framework
Memos by Sooraj 