Food for thought for the Weekend (22-Sep-2018)

Food for thought for the Weekend: My series where I present assorted collection of interesting blog posts, TED talks, podcast and articles I read/listened this week, some quotes that resonated with me, excerpts from my own reading.

Why Curiosity Matters

Curiosity fuels creativity, reduces confirmation bias, and prevents stereotyping. But the more we emphasize efficiency, the less curious people become. To promote a culture of curiosity, make time to ask "What if?" and "How might we?" 

Ego and Decision Making

Investing our ego in our future self is the only way out of addictions (towards things, people, and identities). Investing our ego in our future self is the only way to ensure our long-term development and happiness.

Food for thought for the Weekend (8-Sep-2018)

Food for thought for the Weekend: My series where I present assorted collection of interesting blog posts, TED talks, podcast and articles I read/listened this week, some quotes that resonated with me, excerpts from my own reading.

Why did Prof. George Sudarshan say, “I am quite good at deceiving myself”? 

What is the biggest hindrance to creativity? One strong candidate is self-deception. In this article, we see how an eminent scientist, Prof. George Sudarshan, tells us how he gets fooled by self-deception. Article: Why did Prof. George Sudharshan say, "I am quite good at deceiving myself"?

Those who can do, can't teach

What could be better than studying physics under Albert Einstein? Perhaps not!! In this article, Adam Grant argues that there are three factors that you should keep in mind when choosing a teacher — whether it’s a professor or mentor or soccer coach.

Top signs you are Servant Leader

Think you are a servant leader? Read things that such leaders actually do.

First, Fast and Correct

Which two are you good at?

By Seth Godin, of course.

What RamP's Reading: Sep'18

Change the World - How Ordinary People Can Accomplish Extraordinary Results: In this empowering book, Robert E. Quinn, author of the highly successful and influential Deep Change, gives readers the courage to use personal transformation to positively impact their home life, work life, and communities -- to be what he refers to as "inner-directed and outer-focused." We are all potential change agents, but most of us are trapped by belief that we as individuals cannot make a difference. Informed by the teachings of Jesus, Gandhi, and Martin Luther King, Jr. -- three of the most successful change agents ever -- Quinn outlines eight steps each of us can take to move ourselves and others to the highest levels of excellence. 

Living in More Than One World - How Peter Drucker's Wisdom Can Inspire and Transform Your Life: For business legend Peter Drucker, the secret to a truly meaningful life was thriving in more than one world—having a diverse set of interests, activities, and pursuits. Drucker managed this despite extraordinary demands on his time. In this inspiring book, journalist and Drucker scholar Bruce Rosenstein reveals how, by following the key principles Drucker lived and taught, you can build a multifaceted life and career for yourself. Replete with all the tools you need to follow Drucker’s example, Living in MoreThan One World is the next best thing to being personally mentored by the man himself.


How to Grow When Markets Don't: Outlines the challenges faced by most companies to sustain growth, offering advice on how to meet specific customer needs, retain investor loyalty, make effective acquisitions and partnerships, and achieve independence from a CEO.