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  1) Strategy starts with insight , not analysis Great strategy comes from creative insight —seeing patterns competitors miss—rather than piling up data or frameworks. 2) The Strategic Triangle : Company–Customer–Competitor Win by optimizing all three simultaneously, not by focusing inward. Advantage exists only relative to competitors and valuable to customers . 3) Relative advantage matters more than absolute strength Being good isn’t enough; you must be better where it counts —on cost, differentiation, or focus—versus specific rivals. 4) Focus on key success factors (KSFs) Identify the few variables that truly drive success in an industry and concentrate resources there , ignoring noise. 5) Break the business into strategic segments Don’t accept industry definitions. Re-segment markets to find pockets where you can win disproportionately . 6) Zero-based thinking beats incrementalism Question all assumptions. Design strategy as if starting from scratch, not by tweak...

  “Plants know how to make food and medicine from light and water, and then give it away.” - Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass Have you ever wondered why tea drinkers always seem so calm? A cup of tea can lift mood, improve focus, reduce anxiety, and perhaps ward off dementia. That’s because tea contains a unique combination of caffeine and a non-protein amino acid called theanine (also known as L-theanine). Only found in tea and a rare mushroom, theanine may be the best-kept secret behind tea drinkers’ calm happiness. These two ingredients have an extraordinary effect on the brain. L-theanine has a very calming effect, while caffeine is a stimulant. L-theanine modulates caffeine, reducing its jittery effects and promoting a calm, focused state of mind. I’m referring to the  Camellia sinensis  plant’s black, green, white, and oolong tea. This tea differs from herbal tea, an infusion made from any other plant called tisanes. Of all the thousands of plants to choose ...

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I asked ChatGPT to make me more productive, here’s what it said   Productivity is often compromised in today’s fast-paced environment. We may have clear goals we want to achieve, yet the biggest barrier is sometimes our own procrastination. To overcome this and make my day more productive, I asked ChatGPT to “make me more productive.” Here’s what it said. 1. Start With Structure, Not Motivation -Productivity improves when actions are pre-decided. Relying on motivation creates inconsistency. -Fix start and end times for work -Decide task order in advance -Eliminate decision-making during execution 2. Use Time Blocking (Non-Negotiable Blocks) Divide your day into clear blocks and assign one type of task per block. Example framework (customise timings as needed): Block 1: Deep work (focus-heavy tasks) Block 2: Administrative / coordination tasks Block 3: Learning or skill development Block 4: Review & planning Rules: No multitasking within a block No switching tasks mid-block One ...

 Core Principle At your level, credentials do not create revenue . Revenue comes from: Sharpening one or two monetizable problem statements Updating execution-side skills clients now expect Packaging experience into clear consulting offers Coursera is a tool to refresh + signal relevance , not a reinvention. PHASE 1 (Weeks 1–4): Sharpen a Sellable Consulting Core Objective Translate your experience into clearly priced advisory offerings . Courses to Take (Selective, Not All) 1. Business Growth & Strategy (Choose ONE) Business Growth Strategy (Darden / UVA) Why: Sharp focus on growth levers, market entry, and scale—exactly what SMEs and promoters pay for. Competitive Strategy (by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München ) Why: Helps you re-articulate classic strategy in today’s language. Outcome: You should be able to confidently sell: “90-day Growth Acceleration Program for ₹5–15 crore businesses” 2. Consulting Mindset (Non-Obvious but Cri...

  When it comes to achieving financial stability, the biggest barrier might not be external circumstances or lack of opportunity—it could be the habits you unconsciously follow every day. A Chartered Accountant recently highlighted a series of destructive behaviors that keep individuals stuck in a loop of financial instability. Presented in a brutally honest manner on his X (formerly Twitter) profile, he laid out what he called an unspoken guide to staying broke forever—a pattern many follow without realizing its consequences. Obsessive Market Monitoring: A Trap of Anxiety One common error is the compulsive checking of stock market prices every few minutes, as if binge-watching a show. This obsessive habit doesn’t generate returns but instead fuels anxiety, distraction, and impulsive financial decisions. Constant monitoring prevents long-term thinking and encourages panic-driven reactions, which often lead to poor investment outcomes. Gambling Disguised as Entrepreneurship Many peo...

  Joseph Schumpeter (1883–1950) occupies a distinctive position in the history of economic thought—not only as a theorist of capitalism and innovation, but also as one of its most formidable historians. His magnum opus in this domain is: History of Economic Analysis (published posthumously, 1954) This work is widely regarded as the most erudite and analytically demanding history of economics ever written . Schumpeter’s approach to economic thought Unlike textbook histories, Schumpeter treated economics as an evolving analytical science , not as ideology or policy advocacy. Core principles of his method Economics as analysis, not opinion He focused on tools, concepts, and methods , separating them from political or moral views. Continuity over revolution New theories refine and extend older ones; ideas rarely emerge ex nihilo. Great economists as system-builders He evaluated thinkers by the coherence and analytical power of their systems. Structure of Histor...