At the start of 2020, I set multiple audacious fitness goals for myself. I wanted to finish a marathon, be able to do a muscle up and try out power lifting, among other things. But then, the coronavirus happened. And all of my best laid plans went astray. Marathons were canceled, gyms were closed. And […]
3 Lessons Learned from Meditating for 60 Hours in 60 Days
In his book “Tools of Titans”, Tim Ferriss an American podcaster, author and an entrepreneur, gives us a sneak peak into the tactics, habits and routines of more than a 100 world class experts, ranging from celebrities, athletes, medical professionals to military commanders. And the fact that almost all of them had one habit in […]
A Letter To Dad On His Retirement
Due to the current pandemic, I couldn’t attend my Dad’s felicitation on his last day at work. So I wrote this letter and sent it in instead. Dad, Honest, Sincere, Hard Working, Punctual, Loving and most importantly, Happy. These are the qualities I recall when I think about you. And it’s not just me, I’m […]
31 Murphs in 31 Days – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
On 28th June 2005, Michael P Murphy, a US Navy SEAL was killed in Afghanistan. When his team was pinned down by Taliban forces, Michael left his cover, exposing himself to enemy fire, to get a clear signal and contact headquarters for support. Risking his life to get help for his team mates, he finished […]
Mom’s Recipe – Gongura Mutton Pulao
My mom’s recipe for a true andhra style gongura ( sorrel leaves ) mutton pulao. Step 1 – Meat To 1 Kg Mutton, add 1 Tbsp turmeric powder, 2 Tbsp salt, 3 Tbsp red chili powder, 3 Tbsp curd and 2 Tsp ginger garlic paste. Also add 2 chopped onions and a handful of mint […]
Chicken Stuffed Omelette – Recipe
A quick and spicy snack recipe for a rainy evening Step 1 In an open pan, add 3 Tbsp of oil, 1 Tsp cumin seeds, a few curry leaves and 2 small onions. Add 2 Tsp of ginger garlic paste and saute till the onions turn translucent. Step 2 Cut 300 g of boneless chicken […]
A Day without Technology – 4 Things I’ve Realized by Unplugging
In 2016, Sam Winston, a British artist, shut himself away for 672 hours in complete darkness ( Full Story ). It was an attempt to move away from his reliance on phone / computer screens and to find inspiration for his artwork, through sensory deprivation. That’s an entire month without any visual stimulus!!! Reading his […]
6 Powerful Life Lessons I’ve Learned from Chess
After losing two games in quick succession to my wife, my first thought was that she must be really good at chess. I then tried my hand online, and lost ten more games in a row. Later that week, I lost two more to my mom. That’s when it finally dawned on me that I’m […]
A Letter to My Newborn Daughter – List of Fatherly Recommendations
Hey Kid!!! Welcome to the world!!! I would like to start off by saying that I love you and will always do, no matter what. Me and Mom are really excited and can’t wait to be a part of your life. As a first time father, I have no clue about this whole parenting thing. […]
100 Insightful Life Quotes : Free E-Book
A Timeless compilation of Bite-Sized Wisdom. 100 Insightful life quotes recorded from a diverse set of achievers. Quotes from Emperors, Philosophers, Writers, Military Leaders, Artists, Psychologists, Athletes, Nobel Laureates, Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs and Folk Wisdom. Click HERE to download a copy. Here’s a quick preview of the content I hope you find these collection of […]