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Success comes down to doing the obvious thing for an extraordinary period of time, without convincing yourself that you’re smarter than you think you are.

The best people are often a mix of seemingly different things. Nikola Tesla was a genius scientist but also loved poetry. Albert Einstein was passionate about physics and played the violin. Steve Jobs blended technology with his love for design. Leon

A lot of success comes down to sticking with something long enough to make the number of mistakes required to actually figure it out. Otherwise, you just keep starting from zero every month. ...

Dear Future Unicorn Founders, Have you ever wondered why some startups walk away from investor meetings with term sheets while others leave empty-handed? The difference often comes down to one thing: the pitch. After analyzing hundreds of successful

So what did we cover in today's newsletter? A surprisingly quiet success story. A founder who looked at how SaaS teams collect feedback and thought, “There has to be a better way.” That small idea ended up becoming a product earning more than 1.2 m

The Weight of Ambition: A Reflection The recent comments by the L&T chairman about a 90-hour work week have left me deeply troubled. It feels like a stark reminder that the pursuit of success often comes at a heavy cost – our well-being. The pressu

🚨IIT Kanpur has a strong track record of success in civil services, with over 600 of its students clearing the UPSC exams in its history. Due to this remarkable achievement, it is often referred to as a "UPSC factory." The institute's rigorous acade

Stop squandering their most precious resource: . Time! Mindless scrolling and mimicking influencers and actors, who often portray chaotic personas, lead to superficial distractions. It's crucial to distinguish between entertainment and reality. T

Startups Are NOT Glamorous – Here’s What No One Tells You! ❌Myth 1: You need a unique idea to succeed. ✅ Truth: Execution matters more than the idea. Facebook wasn’t the first social network, and Google wasn’t the first search engine. They just exec

🚨 Wake Up, Retail Investor: The boAt and Lenskart IPOs Are a Masterclass in Investor Exit, Not Value Creation. I love a good Indian startup success story as much as the next person, but the filings for the boAt and Lenskart IPOs aren't a celebration