Friday Finds for You: Books, Jobs and Ideas
What I learned this week
Dear Members,
I am back from Morocco after a friend’s wedding. It was great to reconnect with old pals and celebrate new beginnings. Fun fact: This friend met his wife at another friend’s wedding he almost missed. Life lesson: Show up. It could change your life.
The quality of our relationships is the single biggest contributor to long-term happiness and well-being. Over the years, as life has progressively become busier, I have always found time for friends and community members. It is perhaps the thing that gives me the most meaning.
Casablanca is a charming city. Among other things, I discovered butter chicken in a French restaurant operational since 1926. I am skeptical of what French butter chicken looks and tastes like (I didn’t order it) but it tickled the Indian in me.
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P.S. Listen to this podcast. He is a friend of ours and a hotshot professor in the States.
Stuff I learned from new books launched this week
From Adam Grant
Character is your capacity to prioritize your values over your instincts
Early failure followed by later success is a mark of hidden potential
Having an experienced kindergarten teacher adds to the student’s annual income in their 20s
From Morgan Housel
“I’m not interested in anything that’s not sustainable. Friendships, investing, careers, podcasts, reading habits, exercise habits. If I can’t keep it going, I’m not interested in it.”
Tail-end events matter much more than we realize. The biggest decision Housel ever took was to not go for another round of skiing with his friends during his teens. Unfortunately, they passed away in a freak snow crash that day but it could very well have been him.
Rich and unknown is a better position to strive for than famous and rich (or poor)
Jobs you may want to consider
PM at Feeding India: If you have 2+ years of prior Product Management experience, a knack for problem-solving, and are seeking an incredible pre-MBA role, we want to hear from you! To apply, please send your CV to vishal@feedingindia.org.
Food for thought: The difference between relationships and networks
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Look forward to catching up soon.
Utkarsh