For a long time, human life was imagined as a narrow bridge with three clear sections. First you prepared. Then you performed. Then, if you were fortunate, you withdrew. Childhood was for becoming. Adulthood was for producing. Old age was for diminishing with dignity. The sequence felt natural because it…
Category: Investing, Technology & the Future
Investing, Technology & the Future 
The Limits of 10X Growth for Solopreneurs
At some point, the 10X rule stops working if you are a Solopreneur. Say you are an artist, writer, blogger, YouTuber, musician, designer, tutor, baker, and so on. (Someone without the long leverage of new technology or capital. Which would be most of us.) Say you just published your first…
Investing, Technology & the Future 
A Decade In Review: 2010-2019
If you are a millennial (like me), you would agree that the last 10 years were interesting and full of ups and downs. We started this decade at the tail end of one of the worst recessions (2008-2010). The economy then gradually started to recover in 2011 and since then…
Investing, Technology & the Future 
Being a Salaried Employee vs. an Entrepreneur
Oftentimes we talk about being our own boss and dream of being a self-employed entrepreneur or a lifestyle business owner. We talk about making lots of money, about quitting our boring day jobs, and early retirement? We aspire about starting a lifestyle business and later perhaps someday even turning it…
Investing, Technology & the Future 
Cog vs Clog: How to Build A Healthy Company Culture
Every organization is made up of and sustained by a group of interdependent individuals and teams. As boring and unromantic it may sound, the truth is most of us are usually just a cog in a big, complex machine. So, for a moment let’s accept that we are all cogs….
Investing, Technology & the Future 
Outsourcing and Immigration: Human Labor as a Commodity
Anyone who is currently active in the workforce (any type of work) must have individually faced the growing impact of two related yet distinct global phenomena: Outsourcing and Immigration. In short: Outsourcing is: Capital —-> Cheap Labor Immigration is: Capital <—- Cheap Labor Outsourcing When capital (money) moves to a country…
Investing, Technology & the Future 
Self Managing Doers: The Future Of Work
The Future Of Work The future belongs to a new class of workers and investors. What does that mean? Well, this is going to be a short but deep post, so please hang tight. A month ago, Amazon added $62B to their market cap (or valuation) in a SINGLE DAY….
Books & Literature 
Distillation of Zero to One by Peter Thiel (On How to Build the Future)
Many of you may have already read “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future” by Peter Thiel. Some of you may not have got the chance to read it yet. I recommend adding it to your reading list. (It’s a great read and also…
Investing, Technology & the Future 
What 18 Years Can Do In Your Life
Jeff Bezos In 1999. Doing the work himself. Buying and selling one book at a time. A long journey from “only books” to “everything” in such a short time. What a journey! In just 18 years, Amazon turned from being an unknown tiny online store to world’s largest online retailer….
Investing, Technology & the Future 
10 Years Business Plan and 1 Million Dollars A Year Income
Today, I am going to reveal my 10 years plan. As many of you (those who are regular on the Naked Soul blog) know we started this community to connect like minded individuals around the concept of “naked soul” in summer of 2014. This blog was launched in Oct 2014….
Investing, Technology & the Future 
Is the Job Market Slow? Where are all the Jobs
I have been living happily for too long and my happiness is about to come to an end. I am looking for a new job. A good, contracting job, 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday, 9 to 5. But wait, why would I do that? Why do I need a job?…
Investing, Technology & the Future 
How to Become a Millionaire Before the Age of 30?
Today, I am going to tell you my story. Well, not everything but a small chapter of it. When I was about 9 or 10 years old, I always thought I would ever find a job. As a kid watching my dad go to work and do office work was…
Investing, Technology & the Future 
Productivity 101 Explained | 80% Result with 20% Work (Pareto’s Law)
Productivity 101 (80% result with 20% work) You do not have to do all 10 of them. Even if you implement just one tip, it will greatly enhance your personal productivity. And, if you are able to implement all 10 of these in your life, you’ll become a Super-Human MACHINE!…
Investing, Technology & the Future 
How To Grow As A Person When You Work A Long and Boring Job?
I was there and I am thankful for my fate to endure such long hours. My life completely changed when I was forced to work in an environment with long hours and a long commute. I realized I have to do something about it. (I was sleeping earlier but it…
Investing, Technology & the Future 
The Best Meta Learning Infographic
Meta Learning is about how we learn. Learn a new skill. Learn it fast. This Infographic is a guide to Rapid Learning and “Learning about Learning.” Read: The Best Meta Learning Methods, Templates, & Tools (Blog Post) ### Do you have a favorite meta learning method that you follow (or…
Investing, Technology & the Future 
7 Tips On How To Connect With Influencers | The Right Way To Introduce Yourself
Do want to know how to influence an influencer? In this short blog post, we’ll talk about 7 simple, easy-to-do, specific tips (and proven tactics) to help you connect with the influential people in your niche or any well-known expert you admire. Whether it is a celebrity, currently in…
Investing, Technology & the Future 
Best Meta Learning | Rapid Learning | Accelerated Learning Tools, Templates & Methods
Rapid learning is a skill that can be acquired by anyone. Likewise being highly efficient and productive is also a skill and lifestyle habit that can be learned and integrated into one’s life. Let’s talk about productivity first before we get into the world of #MetaLearning. How To Learn…
