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A long hotel corridor in India with a black and white chequered floor, ochre walls lined with framed paintings, brass pendant lights, and a marble statue in the foreground.

The Hall of Fame and the Forgotten Graveyard

The hall of fame has excellent lighting. The graveyard does not. Most of its residents were talented, ambitious, and completely convinced they were on the right track. Survivorship bias is not just about who we remember. It is about the incomplete story we build our strategies around.

What Does Success Mean?

Success is not always what we think. Not louder. Not heavier. Sometimes it is lighter. Cleaner. Full of meaning. An old poem reminded me to ask again: what does success mean now?

Flyover: What Birds Can Teach Us About Teamwork

Nature doesn’t do TED Talks. It does what works. And what seems to work — even across species — is collaboration.

Unlearning for Success in an AI-Driven World: Why Past Wins Can Hold You Back

..our car had been halted by an avalanche. Workers were labouring to clear the road, knowing full well that another could strike at any moment. That’s the nature of avalanches—sudden, disruptive, and unforgiving.

The Spotlight and the Stage: Who Really Makes It Work?

Success Musings

The habits of champions