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Continue reading โ: It’s a single word: AGAIN?
AGAIN? Weโre trained to measure everything with numbers.Scores. Metrics. KPIs. Wins. Losses. But over time, Iโve found a far more honest measurement. Itโs a single word: Again? Not in a dramatic, overthought way.Just a quiet, brutally simple check-in. Would I go to this city again?That one question instantly tells me what I enjoyed, what drained me, and what kind of environments actually energize me. Itโs less about the placeโand more about who I am becoming. Would I eat this food again?How did it make me feel?Was it nourishing or just flashy?Was it made with careโor just calories with good PR?…
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Continue reading โ: When the Stakes Are High, and Robinhood Goes Dark…At exactly 6:30 AM PST today, Robinhood โ the darling of retail trading โ went dark. App, website, everything. I thought it was my Wi-Fi. Restarted my Mac, iPad, phone. Checked X. Turns out, thousands of traders were doing the same. According to Downdetector, over 11,000 users reported outages right at market open. Hereโs the weird coincidence: AMD stock exploded today โ surging ~27% in pre-market trading after announcing a mega AI chip deal with OpenAI. Business Insider+3The Economic Times+3Reuters+3 Thatโs not a minor blip. When a chipmaker with broad reach spikes like that, capital flows. And when a trading…
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Continue reading โ: ๐ Forgot something? Blinkit now – A Quick Commerce Reality Check from BangaloreDuring my recent trip to Bangalore, India, I faced every modern travelerโs mini-crisis โ I forgot my international power adapter. With both my phone and laptop gasping for charge, the thought of navigating Bangaloreโs traffic to find an electronics store felt like a side quest I didnโt sign up for. But then I remembered all the hype around quick commerceโthe promise of 10-minute deliveries that almost sounded too good to be true. So, I decided to test it. I opened Blinkit and searched for an international power adapterโand there it wasโin stock. I hit โorderโ and, out of sheer curiosity,…
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Continue reading โ: The Science of Awe: Unlocking the Power of Wonder on UsAwe is a powerful emotion that can boost our well-being by fostering connection, reducing stress, and increasing compassion. My recent road trip to Utah’s national parks left me in awe, reminding me of the power of nature to cultivate this wonder. This interesting article is about Awe and how researchers are studying Awe as an expression and its impact on humans. Awe is a complex emotion that can be difficult to measure. Researchers have developed a scale to measure awe. They are also studying how awe can be used to improve mental health. Interesting times indeed… AWESTRUCKAs researchers discover the…
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Continue reading โ: ๐ “Will it make the boat go faster?”After languishing in the low ranks (or not even qualifying for the Olympics) for many years, the British rowing team took everyone by surprise in the 2000 Sydney Olympics by winning gold! How did they do it? The rowers would make every decision, big or small, by asking, “Will it make the boat go faster?” Should I choose this diet? “Will it make the boat go faster?” Should I work out today? “Will it make the boat go faster?” Should I choose this rowing method? “Will it make the boat go faster?” Months and years of this singular focus on…
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Continue reading โ: ๐ “Strong opinions, loosely held.”You want to have a deep conviction about your craft (the stuff that you know a lot about), but that can make you stubborn and pedantic. On the other hand, you also don’t want to be swayed by everyone’s opinion all the time; that will make you a doormat. How to balance between confidence and flexibility? Between quick decision-making and curiosity? 1) Develop super strong opinions (mental frameworks, rather) in areas of your expertise, based on knowledge, expertise, observation, iteration, and even failure.2) But hold them loosely, i.e. don’t attach your ego or identity to those opinions. They are strongly…
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Continue reading โ: Like the nature, so I am….Drink water from the spring where horse drink. The horse will never drink bad water. Lay your bed where the cat sleeps. Eat the fruit touched by a worm.boldly pick the mushrooms on which the insect sit.plant the tree where the mole digs. Build your house where the snakes sits to warm itself. Dig your fountain where the birds hide from heat. Goto sleep and wake up at the same time with the birds. – you will reap all of the golden days grains. Eat more green – you will have strong legs and strong resistance heart,like the beings of…
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Continue reading โ: The Great Indian Kitchen – Movie reviewThe mentality of Asian men towards women The Great Indian Kitchen reflects the mentality of an Asian man, his selfish expectations towards women in general (wife, mother, sister), and the contrast of how women feel being treated this way. I just admired the directors of this movie to capture the subtle emotions and expressions of the women and take a bold and radical turn to convey the story. It’s a must-watch!
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Continue reading โ: Fluffy Veggie Omelet with an Indian Kick ๐ถ๏ธ๐ณMost mornings, my breakfast ritual is simple: a fluffy veggie omelet and a strong black coffee. Thereโs something grounding about that combination โ the coffee wakes me up, and the omelet fuels me for the day ahead. Itโs not fancy, itโs not complicated, but itโs the kind of comfort that feels like home. Over the years, Iโve perfected this little routine so much that I can make it half-asleep, yet it never fails to hit the spot. The trick? Cook the eggs gently so they puff up into soft folds, and then sneak in an Indian twist โ a pinch…
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Continue reading โ: Foxtail Millet Veg Pulao โ A Healthy Twist on a ClassicFoxtail millet is deceptively simple to cook. Once you get the millet-to-water ratio right, youโre set for a light, hearty, and super healthy pulao. Pulao itself has a fascinating history. In Sanskrit, pulฤka means โball of rice,โ and it was even mentioned in the Mahabharata. The dish traveled through centuries and continents, carried to Europe by Alexander the Great, with the first written recipe credited to Avicenna, the Persian physician. From ancient kitchens to todayโs tables, pulao has always been a comforting, versatile dish. This foxtail millet version is plant-based, nutrient-packed, and works beautifully with a side of raitha (try…
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