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.
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit.” — Will Durant
Dear readers,
Last week we hosted Dr. Shashi Tharoor for a Masterclass on his latest book! Catch this masterclass to know more about -
The art of sharing timeless wisdom through aphorisms
Frameworks on resilience, grit and navigating difficult times
Mental models on success, leadership and happiness
Newsletters
Do good, to be and feel good
Network Capital in the Indian Express
Socrates once said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” As a technology entrepreneur, I have been struck by the growth of the ‘happiness’ industry that now includes gadgets, apps, devices and a flurry of content from self-proclaimed gurus who peddle life advice incessantly on social media platforms. Some suggest that the source of our troubles is that we reflect too much. Others claim that we reflect too little. In both cases, the focus of our reflection is our own self.
I suspect that is a problem.
To understand the conundrum of happiness and well-being, I reached out to my professor of moral philosophy at Oxford, Dr Jeff McMahan. He shared that being a morally good, and somewhat self-sacrificing, person is one of the best ways to have a life that is not only objectively good, but also subjectively satisfying. Being less self-absorbed and devoting time to projects that don’t necessarily serve our own interests leads to personal fulfilment of a higher order.
Outcome-Driven Mentorship
Every month we invite a few people to join us for an Outcome Driven Mentorship program. Start your 2023, with intention and a structured approach to achieving your goal. Members in the past have worked with us -
Shift geographies and industries.
Get promoted to leadership roles in their companies
Start their independent ventures
Make a high=stake and complex professional choice.
Raise funds for their startups
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Have a wonderful week ahead.
— Your Network Capital Team
“Fiction is like a spider's web, attached ever so lightly perhaps, but still attached to life at all four corners.” ― Virginia Woolf