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What to Say When You Talk To Yourself: Notes
The subconscious mind is a powerful tool, and also a very trusting one. Most of our lives, we are bombarded by external noise- be it in the form of our culture, parents opinions and suggestions, or anyone for that matter. This helps define our subconscious beliefs, actions, feelings and expressions which shape the mind and…
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Mastery by Robert Greene- Notes
Mastery in one area is important that is what will prevent you from being overwhelmed by the largeness of your life calling. Be who you are by learning who you are. Robert Greene books are great. The guy in you is the one you should listen to and do as best for yourself. Realise who…
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Meditations by Marcus Aurelius: Summary
When you encounter unkindness: See whether it is true or it is false, if it is true, accept it, if false, present the facts. Remind yourself how many mistakes you’ve made, and be affectionate, speak directly to them. Ask yourself what nature has given in order to counter the defect. Be kind. Be good. No…
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Nuclear Power: History, India, and the future
Why do we need Nuclear Power: In September 2019, the head of U.N.s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) pointed out the necessity of promoting nuclear energy. They pointed out that nuclear power contributes around one-third of all low carbon electricity, producing practically no greenhouse gases, and some 10 percent of the total electricity produced worldwide.…
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Justice: What’s the Right Thing to Do: Notes
-there is the idea of taking the ordinary and adding to it philosophy, which makes you detach from action, as you detach from action, you become far more comfortable with reasoning. But this skeptical view does not lead to reason. -consider the story of the railway, 5 people, one worker, and fat man on the…
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Cleantech in rural India: 3 entrepreneurial lessons from working with the Government
Back in 2017-18, I worked with the Government of Maharashtra as a Fellow. In one of our endeavours, a colleague and I were looking at electrification data for rural regions across Maharashtra. The data and heaps of numbers led to a few interesting analysis, and basis which we were able to narrow down villages in…
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How does technology evolve?
How does technology evolve? Economist and Harvard Professor Joseph Schumpeter coined the oxymoron, “Creative Destruction”. It refers to the process by which new products and services replace old ones. Some observations: 1. Big Gains: Hugely successful innovations– the Smartphone, electricity, the Internet, medicine led to superior standards of living, increased per capita income, and convenience.…
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Protected: The Future of Energy
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Values I\’ve grown to appreciate
1. Humility- The death of the ego is the birthplace of wisdom 2. Collaboration- A meaningful team and feedback creates wins 3. Gratitude- Being thankful has a way of replacing troubles with joy 4. Purpose- Add value instead of seeking money/prestige/power, you rise and lift others 5. Understanding- See intent beyond words, because actions can…
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Power v/s Force by David Hawkins
Intro: -To reach the state of awareness needs an intense desire to act ie. a consistent effort to act with constant and universal forgiveness and gentleness, without exception. One must be compassionate towards everything, including one\’s own self and thoughts, -The individual mind is like a computer terminal connected to a large database which is…