Every time when I engage with smart people whether it is by reading a book, talking or meeting in person I have inner sense and reflection to what they are saying and how it can be applied in our lives. Enjoy the wisdom and the lessons.
On business & finance..
Quotes
“When you find the right thing to do, when you find the right people to work with, invest deeply.” – Eric Jorgenson. The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
“Don’t worry about making a bunch of money or being successful. Be concerned with doing good work . . .and if you can build a good name, eventually that will be its own currency.” – William Burroughs
Lessons
Commitment and dedication. When you discover something you’re passionate about or find people who are the right fit for collaboration, you MUST go all in.
Gold and fame will fade away,
But noble deeds will always stay.
While good name shines, come what may.
On learning & education..
Quotes
“I would dedicate a minimum of one hour a day to my chosen profession . . . The result was a stretch of some of the best writing I’d done in a long time. ” – Ann Patchett
“Deep work is not some nostalgic affectation of writers and early-twentieth-century philosophers. It’s instead a skill that has great value today.” – Cal Newport (2016)
“One benefit of understanding the science of storytelling is that it illuminates the ‘whys’ behind the ‘rules’ we’re commonly given . . . Knowing why the rules are the rules means we know how to break them intelligently and successfully.” – Will Storr (2019)
Lessons
If you can’t invest an hour for personal growth every day, you will be wasting it on someone else’s growth. Each hour you invest lays out the path to your greatest achievements.
I hate fake applause with smiley faces simply because it irritates me to death. F**k that. Focus on the craft, not the applause. Deep work is the only and silent force behind every great achievement.
The stories we often remember best are the ones that surprise us by not following the usual way of telling a story. They grab our attention with new ideas and make us think about them even after they’re finished.
On wellbeing & personal development..
Quotes
“Ask yourself whether you are happy and you cease to be so.” – John Stuart Mill.
“Rockefeller’s job wasn’t to drill wells, load trains, or move barrels. It was to think and make good decisions.” – Morgan Housel (2020)
Lessons
Every time I see a book or another “formula” of being happy, I read Quran – Surah 11, verse 108.
As a leader you are obliged to see all the angles of your business that others don’t.