I ask if our yearning for a dream job is justified. *Relentless Repetition*: That’s how philosopher Henna Arendt describes modern work. This being the case, is following your passion the solution? Or should we pursue something else?
In Defense of Passive Writing
I cite instances where passive writing is superior to the active voice. If all writers concur that an active voice is better, why is passive writing still in use? If this were such a universal truism, it begs the question as to why so much of the business writing is overwhelmingly passive. I explore this at length and find ways to navigate the politically correct maze and still convey our truth.
Bicycle for your Note-taking
I talk about my experiences in note-making. Because, the 5 most deceptive words in humanity’s history are: “I will remember this later”. I discuss how I came to discover the limitations of note-making in a book. And, why I was forced to go digital.
Family in the US Political Debate
I summarize the key points of the US political debate around the ‘traditional family’. Quoting JD Vance and Vivek Ramaswamy, I explore how it ties up with Rob Henderson’s ‘Luxury Beliefs’. I ponder over how desirable it is to go for radical policy changes in an institution that stood the test of time.
Musings by Madhav 