An unusual topic, for a change.

What government programs around birth control could not achieve, mobile phones may yet deliver! A reduction in the population growth rate. That’s my hypothesis. Listen on to find out what leads me to this conclusion..

More often than not, one tends to have sudden lapses of concentration, or a loss of focus when one is in a winning position, either causing delay in ultimate victory or sometimes, an unexpected loss too!

There are some fundamental principles that one follows on a sports field which are relevant to be understood and used even in life itself.

As you hit 50 and cross it, you’ve probably reached a certain state of stability in life, the kids have grown older and become independent, and you have time on hand! The need to reconnect with friends surfaces like never before..

DISASTER!! Is the one word I can use to describe my experience using Quikr.com. For once, this is a rant of a podcast episode. I don’t rant on this podcast, but have to make an exception to ensure others don’t fall prey!!

So in the days of hardsell in-your-face marketing messages urging you to buy more and more, how can one leave it all, and lean towards a life of minimalism? What does it take??

Do you slip into a sense of complacency due to the safety net? Or does it provide you with the desired calm that comes out of not being insecure, and drives you to better performance??

The pace at which digital usage is growing, it has given new users no serious time to learn, adapt, get comfortable, make small mistakes, etc. Instead they are thrown into stormy waters while they are still learning how to swim!

Catching an interesting trend at the right time, and figuring a product or service idea around it, creating and executing the same, can lead to potential riches!!

Inspired by this story that came in the Hindu Business Line and where I was mentioned, I address the issue a little more in depth, in this episode. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/specials/people-at-work/the-founders-who-stayed-on/article24212404.ece