Random Musings

Thoughts. Where do they come from? What is their source? If we delve deep into psychology, there are various explanations. As a practicing Buddhist, what I have learnt in my 25 year journey is that at any point of time, who we are i.e. how we think is a sum product of all influences on us from this lifetime and maybe even past (if one were to believe in the Hindu/Buddhist theory of an eternal life.  Life as we know it - is what we experience, observe and feel on a moment to moment basis. Time and space are the two dimesions that matter the most in this experience. Why do I say this? Because while we are three dimensional creatures, in reality we have the soul of a "gypsy". No matter how many chambers and buildings might confine us and disconnect us from true nature, our mind wanders.  Sitting on a plane? What are you thinking? If this is not your fist flight and flying does not scare you, you might be thinking of family, the vacation you are planning etc. So in three dimesion...

What is value? And why is it important? Imagine two cars - a 35 laks SUV and a 5 lakh entry level hatchback. Both are going from Jodhpur to Jaislamer when suddenly a sandstorm comes. They both lose their way and end up on a sand dune. Which car would you bet to be able to tackle the tough terrnain successfully and be able to reach Jaisalmer? I am sure many of you are thinking the SUV! Its a 4 wheel drive - so no brainer duh! However, now put an amateur driver behind the wheels of the SUV and a smart driver behind the hatchback! Now think again? No prizes for guessing the SUV keeps spinning its wheel in the desert while the hatchback reaches Jaisalmer and hence is more "valuable" for its owners. But was the value in the cars or the driver? Ok! Now we are talking! So value creation is what? An art or a science? Now since driving ability cannot be quantified - I would say its an art! So then who are the tue value creators in this world? Apple has created tremen...