Documenting my health and wealth journey
This is an extended version of my recent interview published in Small Business Trends by Rob Starr. I am an entrepreneur, growth hacking consultant and new-age marketing trainer. Most of my work is about creative business growth through online channels. Been an entrepreneur since 2009, I now train other entrepreneurs and marketers at Mapplinks Academy to help them leverage unconventional, … Read more
Canaguinim Beach Not to be confused with Betul Beach. Really, sometimes even the locals do confuse the two. Many locals don’t remember the name of this beach. And for good reason: It’s limited access. The best way to reach this beach is through a river stream which flows in between a jungle. No kidding. The … Read more
Kakolem Beach I cannot get this beach out of my head. It’s my favorite beach in Goa for the hilltop views, the exclusive sunset, and the natural bath tub made from a fresh-water stream! Follow Google Maps and it’ll take you to a house which has a jeep parked outside (since years). Leave your 2-wheeler … Read more
Cola Beach This place hosts the wonderful combination of a beach and a lagoon, making it the most relaxing beach in Goa. You can alternate your beach swims with lagoon dips, thus cleaning the salt water and getting you ready for your next swim. The sea here is not for everyone and beginner swimmers are recommended to … Read more
I now walk, Into the wild. In awe, In peace.. Without baggage, Without chatter.. To the rivers, To the trails.. Of the snow, And of the night.. I now walk, Into the wild. I read somewhere, How important it is in life.. Not necessarily to be strong, But to feel strong. To measure your limits at … Read more
Yes. It’s over. But let’s see where it all began. As always, It started with a book… The first time I read Deep Work by Cal Newport, I ran some new productivity experiments starting September 2017. I started scheduling my shallow work and distractions like email and social media and taking dedicated deep work sessions every week. … Read more
I live like a local wherever I go. Here’s my list of 10 local experiences I loved in Cambodia: 1. Lake-side Hammock-ing: Usually followed by a picnic with Angkor beer. 2. Exploring offbeat islands on local fishing boats Usually followed by getting lost on the islands. 3. A conversation with the locals Usually followed by non-stop … Read more
To learn how to count in Khmer, all you need to do is remember the numbers 1 through 5. 1 – muy 2 – pi 3 – bai 4 – buhn 5 – prum Now, that we have that in place, the rule to remember the numbers 6 through 9 is the ‘5+n’ … Read more
If you’re traveling to Cambodia, you should know the #1 thing locals love! No. I don’t mean the Dollars. They love to see foreigners try to speak their language. Everyone learns Hello (susedai) and Thank You (Arkoon) but we’re going to learn some next-level Khmer phrases and words that’ll make locals love you instantly! Bong … Read more
Nothing is yours except the essentials – air, sleep, dreams, the sea, the sky – all things tending towards the eternal or what we imagine of it. The things we really need in life are obtainable, and within easy reach. It is for the superfluous that we sweat. If you spend your life acquiring things, you … Read more
Here’s the thing: Vietnamese food is not my favorite just because it looks great or tastes great. Above all that, I love how it has maintained the traditional philosophies of the cuisine over time. Any Vietnamese dishes include five fundamental taste senses, what are called ngũ vị: spicy (metal) sour (wood) bitter (fire) salty (water) sweet (earth) This is corresponding … Read more
Here are 5 GERMAN words everyone must know! With love from my home in Austria.
And how to get rid of “entrepreneurial biases”. Time to open your eyes and look in the mirror.. Welcome to ‘The Art of Thinking Clearly — Startup Edition’. I’ve put together this list of the most common, life-sucking biases entrepreneurs live with. These biases are like mirrors. Look closely and identify how you kill clarity of thought. … Read more
“Andaman is not about the resorts.. It’s about living raw. It’s about being in the wild. It’s about being a real islander.” I’ve been lucky (and adventurous) enough to explore the Havelock Island like the locals. I stayed on the non-touristy uninhabited part of the island. My title ‘The Andamani’ is part self-proclaimed and part … Read more
Well, Who doesn’t want 100 potential B2B clients for free? This is how I use B2B marketing hack: I was approached by a services company for a B2B marketing project to set up meetings with decision-makers of product companies as a consulting project. Note that I’m not a sales consultant – I’m a growth hacker. … Read more