by Rajan Singh | Nov 8, 2023 | LinkedIn Posts
Many years ago, I met this person who had degrees from the world’s top-tier universities and an exceptionally stellar career. The only thing this person had not done was a startup. In fact, she had come up with a startup idea but to be doubly sure, she asked each of...
by Rajan Singh | Nov 7, 2023 | LinkedIn Posts
A few weeks ago, I tricked my family into going for a morning trek. I told them about this beautiful place near Trivandrum but when they asked how long the walk was, I said it was just a short walk. So the next day we started early, and when the uphill climb started...
by Rajan Singh | Nov 6, 2023 | LinkedIn Posts
The hyperactivity and constant busyness at work are placebos — they lull you into believing that you are making progress. No, you are not. Most of the real progress you make in life happens only during deep, focused work. Focus is the real deal. So get rid of...
by Rajan Singh | Nov 4, 2023 | 2023, Newsletter
Many years ago, I got intrigued by the US Navy SEALs, who go through arguably the world’s most grueling military training. It includes, among other things, an infamous ‘hell week,’ where for five-and-a-half days, the trainees go through a non-stop physical grind...
by Rajan Singh | Nov 3, 2023 | LinkedIn Posts
When I saw how much some of the most coveted jobs suck, I realized that there is no perfect job. And if no job is perfect, how can our life be perfect? Everybody with a perfect life is sharing their story selectively. Be careful in what you choose to believe. –...
