Here are the key highlights and core insights from Will Storr’s conversation with David Perell #1. Character > Plot Most storytelling frameworks (e.g., Hero’s Journey, Save the Cat) emphasize plot, but Storr argues that great stories begin with character, not structure. A compelling character starts with a “theory of control” — a simple belief about… Continue reading
Words and images have real power. A small change can take something from being inspiring to being cynical. Here is the first image: Here is the next one: Something to think about – how can you change the words and images in your communication… Continue reading
You and I are shaped by our past – literally and figuratively. What we feed our bodies and minds is shaping who we are becoming. There is an invisible power exchange happening between you and your past. Either your past is robbing your power and capacity you have reserved for your future OR your past… Continue reading
Self-care is NOT a selfish act Self-care is NOT a selfish act. On the other hand, lack of self-care is an irresponsible strategy. Let us think about it… Caring for others is important. However, if you are broke (or broken), your capacity to care for others is heavily diminished. If you are not standing on… Continue reading
Some doors open. Some doors close. You may have zero effect on why some doors closed. It may be just a matter of timing. Some situation change at the other end might have shifted the priorities. There might have been a change of heart. Who knows? However, for a new door to open, there is… Continue reading
So many good things in life have a simple pattern: They are inconvenient in short-term, but important in the long-term. There are so many examples: Exercise (or any kind of external self-care) Meditation (or any kind of internal self-care) and so on… This looks like common sense in theory, but extremely hard to put it… Continue reading
I was recently talking-to my friend Robert (not his real name) and asking him whether it’s worth inviting Rick (not his real name either) to speak at an upcoming reference. Robert said, “Yes..if you think it’s a good idea” That did not seem like a glowing endorsement. Rather than reading in-between lines, I asked Robert… Continue reading
My friend Ankur Jain (Emergent Ventures) recently interviewed Mohit Aron ( co-founder of Nutanix and Cohesity ) at an event that was aptly titled “Plain Talks” Mohit shared a lot of actionable insights and life experiences. The one that caught my attention was the framework he uses to evaluate new ideas. Based on my notes and… Continue reading
I had an opportunity to talk to Geoffrey Moore, author of “Zone to Win” and several awesome books. Geoffrey here talks about disruptive innovation, creating markets for disruptive innovation and how companies can organize to compete in the age of disruption. The following image will be helpful as you listen to the interview: Here are… Continue reading
I recently had a conversation with the awesome Kathy Klotz-Guest about her new book “Stop Boring Me.” Kathy talks about her book, the power of storytelling, creativity and how it can help market their offerings better. Here are some highlights from the interview Here is the complete interview If you like the interview, please support… Continue reading