Key Takeaways from the Week Gone By
What we learned together on Network Capital
Before we get started, here is a quote that had us thinking all week.
“Suffering has been stronger than all other teaching, and has taught me to understand what your heart used to be. I have been bent and broken, but - I hope - into a better shape.” ― Charles Dickens
Dear readers,
In the second week of October we will be hosting Dr. Shashi Tharoor to discuss his upcoming book - The Less You Preach, The More You Learn: Aphorisms for Our Age
The aphorism is one of the oldest forms of literary expression and has been around for thousands of years. It is a concise statement or observation that expresses a general truth, principle, or nugget of wisdom, ideally in a memorable or witty manner. Some of the most famous intellectuals and writers in history have expressed themselves memorably in aphorisms including Seneca, François de La Rochefoucauld, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Oscar Wilde. In this book, Shashi Tharoor and Joseph Zacharias have coined over 200 aphorisms on practically every aspect of modern life. Wise, witty, and memorable, the aphorisms in The Less You Preach, The More You Learn provoke, stimulate, and entertain.
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Dear Subscribers, Hope your week has started off on a good note. Here is a quick summary of what’s going on: If you google “hard work”, my HBR essay comes up among the first few links. I hope people quickly get over the seduction of the hustle and start focusing on systems that lead to
Have a wonderful week ahead.
— Your Network Capital Team
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