Abhilash Rao
@abhilash
Abhilash Rao
Ferrari's allure isn't just about speed; it's a narrative of exclusivity, heritage, and an unwavering commitment to the art of driving. The Prancing Horse emblem is more than a brand; it's a symbol of Italian craftsmanship and a lineage of racing dominance that began with Enzo Ferrari's vision in 1929. "We sell dreams, we sell engines, we sell... See more
Faster Than Normal™ • Estee Lauder, domain dependence, & moats
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Much as an investor benefits from diversifying their investments, we too benefit from diversifying the sources of meaning and purpose in our lives. The question is: how?
Every • Against Ikigai
Take a position: The best way to position a brand is through a structured approach versus The best way to position a brand is through an unstructured approach.
Kevin Lane Keller • Marketing Management, 15/E With Indian Case Study
In Adam Grant’s latest book Hidden Potential, he discusses the difference between burnout and boreout:
Burnout = emotional exhaustion that accumulates when you’re overloaded
Boreout = emotional deadening that accumulates when you’re understimulated
Burnout = emotional exhaustion that accumulates when you’re overloaded
Boreout = emotional deadening that accumulates when you’re understimulated
As artists, we must learn to be self-nourishing. We must become alert enough to consciously replenish our creative resources as we draw on them—to restock the trout pond, so to speak. I call this process filling the well.
Julia Cameron • The Artist's Way: 25th Anniversary Edition
Modern aspiration is not about having money to buy things, but having taste to know what to buy
andjelicaaa.substack.com • Move Over Influencers, Here Come Curators
#70: 12 Signals EVERY sales rep should monitor (without a fancy tech stack)
Florin Tatuleaopen.substack.com
3 signals before paywall
“What comes first, the compass or the clock? Before one can truly manage time (the clock), it is important to know where you are going, what your priorities and goals are, in which direction you are headed (the compass). Where you are headed is more important than how fast you are going. Rather than always focusing on what’s urgent, learn to focus
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Luck plays such a big role in the world. But it’s hard to talk about. If I say you got lucky, I look jealous. If I tell myself that I got lucky, I feel diminished.
Maybe a better way to frame luck is by asking: what isn’t repeatable?
Maybe a better way to frame luck is by asking: what isn’t repeatable?