July 25, 2026
Whenever my younger son tells me about a new idea he is excited about, I ask him two questions. “Do you really want to be great at this?” And then the one that irritates him even more: “What are you Read more…
July 24, 2026
Something I have learned the hard way while building a business. Getting to your first few clients and scaling into a real business are two completely different games. The first game rewards hustle. Individual brilliance. The ability to sit across Read more…
July 22, 2026
We often say we want a great quality of life. When I was younger, I thought that meant comfort. A better home. Better holidays. Better conveniences. But with age and the benefit of hindsight, I see it differently. Quality of Read more…
July 21, 2026
An acquaintance reached out today, almost out of the blue. It had been nearly a decade. He used to work in my previous organization. We were connected on LinkedIn, but have not really been in touch. Today, he referred a Read more…
July 16, 2026
One trap I keep falling into is measuring myself by outcomes. Did the deal close? Did the numbers move? Did the plan work? But every time I step back, I arrive at the same conclusion. By the time an outcome Read more…
July 15, 2026
Tomorrow, my son and daughter-in-law travel back to the United States to begin their life together. As they leave, I find myself wondering whether there is one last thing worth sharing. Not advice. Just a few observations from someone who Read more…
July 14, 2026
I did not get selected. It must be the way I answered the question about why I want to join the company. My colleague walked past without saying hello. He is clearly upset with me about something. The client has Read more…
July 11, 2026
These past two weeks, between wedding preparations, I got something rare. Extended, unhurried time with both my sons. Naturally, a couple of conversations wandered to work and career. And like a typical all-knowing parent, I made sure to tell them Read more…
July 8, 2026
The wedding is done. The guests have gone home. Tomorrow I fly my parents back to Bangalore and return to a quiet house. And I am exhausted. Deeply, completely exhausted. My instinct, like always, is to get back into routine. Read more…
July 3, 2026
Today was Day 2 of the ceremonies before my son’s wedding. The day of Haldi and Mangala Snanam. In a Vedic wedding, this is one of the rituals that prepares the groom for marriage. Turmeric is ground and applied by Read more…
