“I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand.” — Chinese Proverb This ancient Chinese proverb distills a profound truth about human learning, wisdom, and transformation. In a single sentence, it maps the stages of engagement: passive reception, observational memory, and active participation. Each…
Tag: Future
Blogs and predictions on the future. The future of humankind, the future of earth and Universe. The future world.
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…
Memoir & Life 
The Battle For Your Future, Freedom, and Life
Someone I know (through someone) got fired today. Over a *BS* reason for misspelling a name. We all know that’s just a veneer for the true underlying reason: workplace politics. “Workplace politics” is just a fancy phrase for “battle of egos.” No one wins in the battle of egos. This…
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….
Memoir & Life 
Ideal Education System: The Future of Education
Everyone feels that the current education system is broken and outdated. Throughout the history, we have had several forms of educations. Before we talk about the future of education or an ideal education system, let’s first look at our history. In the ancient Greece city-states, for example, the purpose of education was to produce…
Memoir & Life 
There Will Be No Privacy In Future By 2050
Privacy is dead. Privacy has already lost the battle. There will be no privacy in the future. The future of instant media powered by Artificial Intelligence will make it impossible to hide your successes or failures. What do I mean? In this era of intelligent platforms, which knows a lot…
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?…
Health & Longevity 
What is the Easiest Way to Live a Very Healthy Lifestyle? Lifehacks & Pro-tips
A lot of you have been asking this question lately. What is the easiest way to live a healthy lifestyle? Physically, mentally, and emotionally. By easiest way, I mean with the least amount of effort and avoiding controversial methods, latest fads and diets. Easiest Way to Live a Very Healthy…
Health & Longevity 
Does Age Really Matter? (When It Comes to Your Life’s Purpose)
A short list of people who accomplished great things at different ages. At the end of your reading, if you feel motivated to take actions and take charge of your life, please share this list with atleast 1 friend who you think needs to read this. At 19 months, Helen…
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…
Meta Learning 
What is Meta Learning? Strategies for Teaching Meta Learning or Learning It
For those who might not know the meaning of meta-learning, it simply means, “learning about the learning.” Meta is a root word that comes from the Greek, which generally means beyond. (An example would be, metaphysics). Meta also means something that is “self-referencing”. (An example would be ‘meta-learning’.) It is…
