A Decade. A New Mathematics title. A Thanksgiving.
Books & People turns 10 this year. What a ride it has been! I founded the company when I was 26. A decade and two children later, I am still on the mission to Craft Good Books That Build People. Right now, I am really overwhelmed with gratitude. It hasn’t been an easy decade, but […]
The Fox and The Hedgehog and The Comprehension Workbook
In his essay titled The Hedgehog and The Fox, British philosopher Isaiah Berlin posited that there are two types of thinkers: hedgehogs, who view the world through the lens of a single defining idea; and foxes, who draw on a wide variety of experiences to come up with different ideas for different circumstances. Isaiah Berlin […]
The Foundation and Orientation of a Startup Founder
Going with the flow from the inside out. The world we live in applauds the successful. In the startup world, the yardstick for success is focused on 6As: Affluence – What we have Associations – Who we know Abilities – What we can do Appearance – How we look online and offline Accomplishments – What […]
Worldviews are more than just mental models
Worldviews are more than just mental models Shane Parrish of Farnam Street defines mental models as such: “Mental models are how we understand the world. Not only do they shape what we think and how we understand but they shape the connections and opportunities that we see. Mental models are how we simplify complexity, why […]
Why I write
Discover the Truth. Apply it. Reap the Benefits. Pass it on. I write as a way of journaling my reflections. I also write as a way of sharing my thoughts and passing on my experiences – the truth I discovered, the truth I applied, and the benefits I reaped – as a startup founder. Discover […]
Think Big. Start Small. Build Deep.
Courage. Inner Security. Wisdom. “Think big, start small, build deep,” is a practice that requires visionary courage and inner security – founders must aim to go big and at the same time be secured with inconspicuous genesis. In my 7th years as an entrepreneur, I am still learning how to apply this mantra daily. The […]
The Startup Life
Life as a Laboratory for Learning, Leverage and Legacy Startup is a way of life, and it really isn’t a life for everyone. The startup life is tough, but it can also be rewarding. What is the startup life about? To me, the startup life is a laboratory for learning, leverage and legacy. Firstly, the […]
The importance of the unseen foundation
Status. Stature. Substance. The substance of the entrepreneur is what ultimately defines the entrepreneur. Status refers to the titles have and the positions we hold. Stature comprises of two aspects – our credibility and confidence. Credibility is about how others view us, while confidence is about how we view ourselves. Substance is defined by who […]
Indiehacking or Fundraising?
Redefining success in Startups The essays I write are based on my reflections and experiences as an independent and bootstrapped founder. I have, however, nothing against entrepreneurs who are seeking funds to grow their businesses. Neither am I against indiehackers who are building their companies as a solo founder, even though I started Books & […]
The Founder, Co-Founders and Teams.
High intelligence, High Energy, and High Integrity. Calling, Competence, Character, Chemistry, and Capacity. The team makes or breaks a startup. Therefore, selection is the key to success. Entrepreneurs must wisely and intentionally select their co-founders and hires because team resonance begins with team selection. When picking co-founders or hires, It is important to pay attention […]