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My first time
Finally. After lots of procrastination. And a few threats. And one half baked attempt. I did it.My first Urf. ( What is an Urf? ) My brief was short and simple: a) a piece of fictionb) seriousc) no football I am not sure it follows the spirit of an Urf but do go and read, … Read more
Maine aaj tak tum se kuchch nahin maanga..
…lekin aaj maangta hoon. I was just walking back to work, after picking up my lunch when I heard a quite voice say ‘Hi, how are you doing today’. I stopped fiddling with the iPod controls and looked up to find one of those volunteers, with a bag, a badge and a pair of the … Read more
Predictably Irrational
‘Predictably Irrational’ is a book about the choices we make, and the tricks our mind plays on us, when we are making those choices. Promises to be an interesting read, in the meanwhile you can test your rationality in the Door Game. Let me know how you fared. Modesty prevents me from telling you that … Read more
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The courage to live consciously
Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature,nor do the children of men as a whole experience it.Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure.Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.To keep our faces toward change and behave like free spiritsin the presence of fate is strength … Read more
Aussie Aussie Aussie
We know that readers (ok, ok, the single reader – fine!) of this blog are very discerning gentlemen (if you are a lady please leave your number in the comments section) with refined tastes and superior intelligence. And therefore they take a strong interest in foreign affairs and stuff like the socioeconomic factors which impact … Read more
End of Day 1
We have these bi-weekly learning sessions at work – and what someone is taking up next week is ‘The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People’ – and as so often before, synchronicity touches my life again. The chapter assigned to me for preparation and discussion is chapter 2 – Begin with the end in mind. … Read more
The End
I was reading this book last night. It had this conversation between an old couple. Talking about what they should have done. And could have done. And the chances they didn’t take. And it’s something I have talked about before. And wondered about too, what is really important to you? When you are sitting on … Read more
Growth. Change. Constant. Loss. Gain. Pain? Joy!
No single thing abides, But all things flow Fragment to fragment clings And things thus grow. – Lucretius, On the Nature of Things (hat tip to a very wise woman – who sent me this when i was in school) As i struggle with limits, and boundaries and try to make the most of my … Read more
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