Pulkit Anupam Srivastava

Trying to do better 😅

[Pulkit Anupam Srivastava @pulkit_1322]

Be dumb enough to try!

[Arpit Bhayani @arpit_bhayani]

I keep screaming that you need both curiosity and a high bias for action to make an impact. But what does that really mean, and why does it matter? Let's break it down combinatorially :)

1. Neither Curiosity nor Bias for Action - Stagnation

This is the absolute worst case. No curiosity means no learning. No action means no execution. This way, you stay stuck with no growth, no relevance, just fading into the background.

2. Curiosity without Bias for Action - Analysis Paralysis

Because you are curious, you will ask great questions, dive deep into concepts, and accumulate knowledge. But without action, it's all theoretical. Because you have been learning a lot, overthinking kicks in, procrastination follows, and nothing gets built.

Many brilliant engineers fall into this trap - they understand problems deeply but never take the steps to solve them. This also leads to frustration, and you start to build a negative outlook towards life and others.

3. Bias for Action without Curiosity - Thoughtless Execution

You move fast, but without questioning whether you're moving in the right direction or are taking the shorter path or not. That means inefficiencies, repeated mistakes, and wasted effort. You are effectively working hard, but not smart.

4. Curiosity and a High Bias for Action - Impact

This is where the magic happens. Curiosity helps you learn and innovate, while a high bias for action turns those insights into reality. You prototype, experiment, and iterate quickly.

I've seen this firsthand - some of the best ideas I've had only became impactful because I acted on them sooner, and some of my biggest mistakes? Moving fast without questioning enough.

[Pulkit Anupam Srivastava @pulkit_1322]

uffff!!! That's was unexpected.

The new infographic generation in @NotebookLM is 🔥. It's one shot summary with neat flow.

Do you see that 'What is binding affinity' box ?

[Pulkit Anupam Srivastava @pulkit_1322]

The quote: "Just because you're used to the desert doesn't mean you don't deserve the ocean" 🤌....

[Wasim Jaffer @WasimJaffer14]

RCB fans, just because you're used to the desert doesn't mean you don't deserve the ocean. Congratulations 👏🏻👏🏻🤗 #RCBvPBKS #IPLFinals

[Pulkit Anupam Srivastava @pulkit_1322]

Note: Those with 1 aspect optimisation did it unconsciously from the moment they became obsessed about something!

Issue is with people who are in 2nd category. Either they try to go for peak in 1 aspect keeping others at good level or are unaware of what they optimising for.

[Pulkit Anupam Srivastava @pulkit_1322]

I guess it's all about how well you design your loss function, i.e., aspects of life you want to optimise for...

[Pulkit Anupam Srivastava @pulkit_1322]

But for many, it's good to know the aspects you are optimising for... because it offloads you from the worry of having bad outcomes in other aspects.

And guess what, that's where harmonious life is found!

[Wise @trikcode]

FACT: You can pick up any programming language once you understand programming.

[Pulkit Anupam Srivastava @pulkit_1322]

I guess a proper sound sleep is good enough to get through the day without need of external forces like caffeine...

Well-rested brain is all you need! Not caffeine and nor any energy supplements.

[Aravind Srinivas @AravSrinivas]

Things that aren't a commodity and can make you stand out: Taste, obsession and attention to detail.

[safwaan @safwaankay]

The longer you stay in SF the more you realize that most "startup ideas" you have end up materializing just a few years later

The difference is that someone out there just took the idea more seriously than you did & got after it

[Pulkit Anupam Srivastava @pulkit_1322]

Optimisation starts with monitoring and metrics.

Things that can't be monitored or don't have metrics can't be optimised. You need to both!

As simple as that...

[Pulkit Anupam Srivastava @pulkit_1322]

Ideally happiness or sadness should be driven internally and not by mere presence of any work, achievement or even loved ones…

And if it’s all internal then why all this drama… you should be allowed to be the way you want … isn’t it ?

[Pulkit Anupam Srivastava @pulkit_1322]

Focus on work that excites you because it’s the only thing that will remain even after you are gone!

Why…because your loved ones will be forced to “move-on” once you are gone. Societal constructs like:

[Pulkit Anupam Srivastava @pulkit_1322]

On other hand, work is something that will remain here and generations to come might take learning through it to move forward…

So why to invest yourself in building relationships when at end you’re forced to “move-on” 🤔

[Paras Chopra @paraschopra]

The leading indicator of wealth is ideas and the energy to pursue them.

[Pulkit Anupam Srivastava @pulkit_1322]

Applies to almost every field and life scenarios...

[Prof. Feynman @ProfFeynman]

“In mathematics the art of asking questions is more valuable than solving problems.”

- Georg Cantor (1845 - 1918)

[Sahil Bloom @SahilBloom]

Your entire life will change when you realize that anything above zero compounds. That showing up consistently matters more than showing up perfectly. That small things become big things. Never allow optimal to get in the way of beneficial.