Although they were inseparable friends, Life and Death were as distinct as Cheese and Tar. Life was always cheerful with a bright sparkle in her eyes. One meeting with her would fill anyone with positivity and hope. Death on the other hand, was extremely fearsome and revolting. People were extremely fearful of him and dreaded … Continue reading Life and Death
Author: Sameer Iyer
The joys of reading
I read recently about some of the most successful people who possess a habit of reading. Bill Gates reads about 50 books a year. Buffet, Zuckerberg, Oprah, all have been avid readers. There are some claims about Elon Musk too, but I take all claims about him with a pinch of salt. More about that … Continue reading The joys of reading
𝑵𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒔
Self-improvement is not today’s mantra, but has never been so ubiquitous as today. Leadership is a sought-after skill and the shelves of bookstores and digital libraries are adorned with management and self-help books.These books share the wisdom and experiences of seasoned professionals and thought leaders into easy-to-understand language. They offer practical advice, frameworks, and case … Continue reading 𝑵𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒔
धर्मयुद्ध
“हे धर्मयुद्ध आहे. आणि हे युद्ध जिंकायचं असेल, तर आपल्याला पूर्ण क्षमतेनं लढावं लागेल. पण त्या दृष्टीनं आपली तयारी झाली आहे, असं मला तरी वाटत नाही. तुम्हा प्रत्येकाकडे काहीतरी एक असाधारण युद्धकला आहे. त्याचा युद्धात उपयोग निश्चितच होईल. पण मानवी पैलू पडतात, तेंव्हा त्यात दोष देखील तयार होतात, आपल्यातही आहेत. ते तसेच ठेवून युद्ध जिंकण्याचा … Continue reading धर्मयुद्ध
Why Work Friendships Are Lifelong
Somebody once told me – There are no friendships at work. People at workplaces are just colleagues, not friends. Those are professional relationships and should fade away when people stop being colleagues. Her argument was that there is no emotional dimension at work, which is essential for friendships. Looking back at my career, I can … Continue reading Why Work Friendships Are Lifelong
The Paradox of Buridan’s Donkey
Buridan's donkey is a philosophical dilemma on the concept of decision-making and rationality, named after the medieval philosopher Jean Buridan. The scenario is like this: A donkey is placed in a hypothetical scenario where it is hungry. It is positioned exactly midway between two identical piles of hay. Since the donkey has no reason to … Continue reading The Paradox of Buridan’s Donkey
𝐆𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐈 – 2023 𝐚𝐧𝐝 2024
The year 2023 was as a watershed moment in the world of technological advancement. It was a year where the once-futuristic promises of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) not only materialized, but also actively reshaped the technology landscape of various industries – at least the foundation has been laid. This disruption isn’t limited … Continue reading 𝐆𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐈 – 2023 𝐚𝐧𝐝 2024
2023 Reading
After a reading hiatus of few years, 2023 turned out to be a year of returning to it, and with some interest. Multiple factors contributed to this: The ILSS Leadership Program, which brought forth a whole new kind of reading that I had never done before Adding the Kindle App to the iPad Installing Audible … Continue reading 2023 Reading
The sound of thought 