It’s time to pause and reflect.
Not just on what I’ve written, but on why I’ve written it.
At the bottom of my heart, I’ve always wondered:
Why must I specialize in just one topic?Why can’t I explore a wide range of subjects—technology, investing, spirituality, economics—and extract the best insights from each?
Some may see this as an unfocused approach, but to me, it’s deeply human. Think about a forest. It thrives not because it’s uniform, but because it supports multiple ecosystems – trees, undergrowth, water bodies, creatures big and small. Then Why a human being be boxed into one narrow domain? Shouldn’t we attempt to observe patterns across contexts and synthesize meaning from complexity?
Having said that, I’ve never believed in shallow dabbling. This isn’t about skimming the surface of many things just to appear knowledgeable. I often pause and ask myself: Am I learning out of genuine curiosity—or simply to impress?
If the intent is to learn, to grow, to see clearly, then it’s a worthy path.
But if it’s to show off, to appear smart, then that sets the wrong precedent for me
True learning requires depth, humility, and a sense of purpose.
That brings me here to “Reflections Vista,” a space where all these parts of my life converge.
Over the last few months, I’ve explored dozens of topics across technology, finance, economics, and spirituality, each post a small window into my thinking. But recently, I’ve felt the need to step back and ask:
What have I been trying to say? Why does this matter to me? And where am I headed?
At the heart of it, I see writing as a mirror (a tool for clear thinking). It reflects my evolving purpose and vision. I want to live a life that’s thoughtful, intentional, and aligned with the values I hold dear. I want to connect dots across disciplines—but also connect more deeply with others, and with myself.
Over the last 100 blogs, I’ve been on a journey to improve my articulation and link together different parts of my life. And I’ve realized:
While I’ve been reflecting a lot, there’s still so much more depth to explore.
As I’ve woven together my spiritual journey with finance and economics, I’ve found that understanding human behavior is key. Macroeconomics often surprises us because it’s really about human motivations.
And in technology, I’ve learned that empathy is crucial. It’s not just about building systems, but about understanding the people who use them. That empathy, I’ve come to realize, is not just a soft skill, it’s a spiritual one. It comes from stillness, from introspection, from trying to see others clearly without judgment. In tech, this helps me design systems with intention. It’s about more than efficiency, it’s about compassion.
In my investing journey, this same awareness keeps me grounded. I’m less drawn to market noise or quick returns. Instead, I seek to invest in businesses that solve real problems, that uplift society, that endure. Calm, patient investing is as much a spiritual act as it is a financial one. In finance, whether micro or macro, the numbers tell a story, but it’s the intentions behind them that reveal the truth.
Why do some people manipulate balance sheets?
Why do bubbles form?
Why do certain policies fail?
The answer often isn’t economic, it’s psychological. Fraud, fear, greed, short-term thinking. These aren’t spreadsheet errors; they are human choices.
Seeing clearly means going beyond the what, and understanding the why.
This view is not mine alone. I’ve always admired founders who bring this kind of depth to their work:
- Reid Hoffman, who studied philosophy and built LinkedIn, believes startups are experiments in applied philosophy.
- Peter Thiel, who introduced René Girard’s theory of mimetic desire to the startup competition, applies first-principles thinking to everything.
- Stewart Butterfield, the mind behind Slack, infuses Buddhist and existentialist reflection into how teams communicate.
- And Naval Ravikant, who blends Stoicism and Eastern wisdom, reminds us that wealth is built by calm minds, not frantic hustle.
What unites them is not just intelligence, it’s introspection. They saw that human motivation is at the core of every great product, every investment decision, and every economic shift. That understanding, grounded in philosophy, gave them an edge—not only to build companies, but to build with intention.
When a friend asked why I’m diving into human motivation, I realized it’s because I want to build more meaningful connections. It’s not just about casual socializing—it’s about making each conversation count.
Looking forward, I’m excited to dive even deeper. To do book reviews, explore philosophies that shape markets and minds, and keep refining my understanding. Because ultimately, this journey, this blog – is not just about analysis.
It’s about becoming a more authentic self, through introspection, not show-off.
And making each insight, each connection, and each reflection truly count.