Category Archives: philosophy

Though much is taken, much abides

You might be familiar with this bit that was read eloquently by M in Skyfall- Tho’ much is taken, much abides; and tho’ We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are; One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, [...]

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How do you stay sane while working on your startup?

I started Festsy few months ago and launched the site few weeks ago. I haven’t spent enough time to talk about hindsight but one thing that immediately comes to mind is that startups can make you insane. Ever wondered why no in-transit entrepreneurs blog about their experience openly? (There’s a similar question on Quora) Because they [...]

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Perseverance

Perseverance, originally uploaded by DufferLong. “Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did.” -Newt Gingrich I could not agree more with Gingrich’s definition. Ideas are not easy but motivation can easily fuel them. However, motivation wanes with time and if ideas do not succeed [...]

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MBA Reapplication: flashback

Around this time last year, after my waitlist denials, I was debating whether to reapply for MBA or seek other paths. Being a career switcher, complications involved in H1B visa and poor job market made it clear within weeks that there was no other way for me. But more importantly, I figured out that only [...]

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Life is too short to

not take chances not do everything for your friends not fall in love let someone go without trying have doubts delay meeting your family not do something for your country not say sorry keep worrying about money not follow your heart give up wait and watch Also : – ) not drive a Z4 not [...]

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