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Moon-Lake

I was looking at some pictures from several years ago which were taken during my trip to Himachal. All the treks were over and we were just visiting some lakes and small towns on our way to Manali. We...

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Man’s Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl

This might seem like a book that is too dark for a birthday-gift. But, I found its underlying message of hope independent of circumstances that is the result of a life lived in anticipation of the good...

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The appeal of a classic

I have spent so much time wondering about what makes someone go wow when they witness something. Anything. Maybe a feat of engineering, maybe a drawing or a film or most intriguingly the beautiful...

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Mother Night

I am a part of the part that at first was all, part of the darkness that gave birth to light, that supercilious light which now disputes with Mother Night her ancient rank and space, and yet can not...

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Special is not what you are, it is what you do

Source of great ideas Where do great ideas originate? What is genius? Why do some people seem to come up with ideas easily and effortlessly? People spend a lot of time examining their brains, studying...

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Problem with our approach to money

Consumption driven growth vs. savings driven growth.Essential features of the Indian mindset To make money you have to spend money. You have to invest. On goods and services that improve the quality...

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There is always a trade-off between “Standard of Living” and freedom. Don’t let other people determine your standards for you. Take the time to understand yourself and take control of your own...

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A narcissist or a salesman?

The difference between a King and a robber is intention, the difference between a Government and a criminal mafia is intention, the difference between a husband and an employer is intention, the...

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Balance

Without the capacity to be cruel, kindness means nothing. Without the ability to hate intensely and passionately, love means nothing. Without the ability to destroy, the power to create will choke on...

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On the Order of time – Carlo Rovelli

The flow of time is an illusion that is created by imperfect information and an inadequate understanding of the system. The order of time is determined the relative confidence in the future vs the...

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