Category: Business Culture
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Jai Hind – Jai Jawan – HDFC Defence Fund
Jai Hind – Jai Jawan, Patriotism is associated with men and women in uniform who protects a nation. In India, “The Indian Army and the Armed Forces” are epitomes of patriotic adrenalin rush. I, in the last 2 decades, always wanted an investment window to take part in the growth of our Indian Armed Forces.…
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Smile, Numbers, Confidence, Food & Sleep
What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? Smile This is numero uno. A beautiful morning starts with smiles all around. I am blessed to have a minimum of 7 smiles every single day of my life. This includes my family, my team, and an unconditionally loving Labrador, Copper. Then comes the invisible smiles…
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7 Habits of Successful Investors
7 Habits of Successful Investors according to me are listed here for you. This may or may not suit you as we all live in our own time and space. Some of the points may be outright outrageous. Some are impractical. Some definitely not my cuppa, you may feel all these. What I am penning…
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You Are In The Wrong Profession
How has a failure, or apparent failure, set you up for later success? January of 2004. I walked into the medical shop of a 65 years old gentleman for soliciting an endowment policy. He demanded 50 years premium paying period. When I hesitated, he asked me about my education and background. I politely answered everything.…
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Bread Winners and Home Makers
There was a time when Men were called “Bread Winners” and Women were known as “Home Makers.” In the 21st century this is one of the most visible changes that is happening around us. Both the Women and Men are shouldering the “Family Building” process and in some cases the old saying is reversed making…
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Bulls, Bears and Economy: Who is winning?
Yesterday one of my investors asked me about inflation. “What do you think about the market at these levels of higher inflation?”My answer to that was a question and a statement. “What can you do about inflation? Things that are not in our control should not bother you, instead, you should think rationally and move…
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Disabusing Delusions of 3Ns- Numbers, Nasdaq, and Nifty
Steadfast uncertainty has become a permanent part of our life. Almost every sane person started believing that there is a monster lurking around the corner to pounce on you to damage the tranquility of life. For the last 5 years, we have seen it all. The best part of this melee is our resolve to…
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Retirement Portfolio, Holistically.
“Retirement is great but only if you have a lot to retire on and a lot to retire to.” #LifeAfterFI. I have written many short notes, hacks, and calculations about retirement and life thereafter. Today I felt the need to compile them and give them a fresh POV like old wine in a new bottle.…
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Value Investing Starts With Value Search
“The secret to investing is to figure out the value of something – and then pay a lot less.”– Joel Greenblatt Deep inside the “Greed, Impatience, Shortcuts, I know everything, and Low-life” you won’t be able to find value. We need to drop them and move to better qualities to be able to shine in the…
Malfunctions of My Brain 