by lakshmanan | Jul 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Before we begin, this isn’t a regular edition of Execution Log. It’s probably the most personal thing I’ve written here. And if we ever meet in person… let’s pretend this newsletter never happened. Today marks one year of Common Sense...
by lakshmanan | Jul 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
The idea was simple – hold myself accountable. Every week I would publicly document what I did, what worked, what didn’t, and hopefully make steady progress toward the goals I set for this year. But over the last two weeks, I felt like I had nothing...
by lakshmanan | Jun 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
In case you don’t know, I’m a heavy podcast listener. I don’t really have a favorite genre. Marketing, movies, sports, startups – if it’s an interview where I can learn something, I’m in. My gym sessions and car drives are basically...
by lakshmanan | Jun 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
I spoke with a couple of wealth advisors to review my investments and help me plan for the future. As an NRI, I already have a basic understanding of personal finance and have been investing consistently for years. The goal wasn’t to start from scratch, but to...
by lakshmanan | Jun 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
We’ve all heard some version of the same advice before – take a break, you’ll come back stronger. And I do believe that’s true. But only if we’re talking about the long run. In the short run, there are a few realities that nobody really...
