Reflections from the Annapurna Base Camp Trek
After hours of walking through lush forests, across suspension bridges, and along winding mountain paths, I found myself completely immersed in the natural world of the Himalayas.
Nairobi Through My Lens
What sets Nairobi apart isn't one singular feature but the confluence of many. The city itself may not dazzle you with standout attractions, but it captures the essence of Africa beautifully. It's the mix of modern food, affable locals, ease of transport, distinct culture, and abundant nature that makes Nairobi an ideal place to be.
Time for some structured learning
Even though I say I don’t use anything I learned in university directly, it’s a false statement. I learned a lot of things that can’t be quantified - making friends, working in groups, managing deadlines, exposure to new industries, and a lot of unique courses that I’m not using in my work but have added value to my life or understanding of the world.
High Adventure: The True Story of the First Ascent of Everest
High Adventure is a very straightforward account of Hillary's experience summiting the mountain; how he got into climbing, his early climbs, and a chance to join the Everest expedition in 1951, the challenges they faced, nearby explorations in 1952, and finally reaching the summit in 1953.
Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience
I've been listening to the audiobook of Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi the past week. Mihaly is a Hungarian-American psychologist known for his work in positive…
Zen: The Art of Simple Living
At some point in our lives, all of us wish our life was different--well, not just different, but better. Maybe you've imagined what life would be like with a better…
No Filter – Inside Story of Instagram
"In 2017, there was a widely popular study by the Royal Society for Public Health in the U.K. that named Instagram the number one worst app for mental health for…
The Lonely City
There's a popular movie called Her (2013) in which the protagonist falls in love with the operating system and there's a quote in there which says, "How can one feel…
Getting Things Done by David Allen
Getting Projects Creatively Under Way
Getting Things Done. Every day of our lives, we're trying to get shit done and keep a tab on the countless projects we start and dream of starting. Personal and…
Book Reflections: November and December 2020
Hello and Welcome to 2021! This is a delayed post of my book reflection series for 2020. I read a total of 50 books the past year, a huge jump…