Geek Motivation

 Netflix vs Blockbuster In the 1990s, Blockbuster was the king of the DVD renting market. It was the launch of Netflix which ended up the company in Bankruptcy. Between the launch of Netflix and Blockbuster Declaring Bankruptcy, there was a war, which went on for years.  Quality x Price Blockbuster as we know was the king of the DVD-renting market.  They were a market leader and a billion-dollar company. The hefty late fees charged by the company were a pain point for Millions of Americans. Around 16 per cent of Blockbuster's Revenue came from Late fees.  Like many other Americans, the founder of Netflix was annoyed by Blockbuster's late fee model. He with his friend started Netflix in 1997 as a DVD in-mail service. They ended up building a subscription-based business model and that too without the late fees making it more affordable to the customer. Quality x Quality By 2004, it had a revenue of 500 Million dollars. The Unique Selling Proposition of Netflix was deli...

In this brief blog post, I want to share my experience of transforming from someone who had never read a single novel, not even the compulsory ones from school, to someone who reads extensively. Although I have not read an enormous number of books, I am proud of the progress I have made. I began my reading journey during my college years to stand out from the crowd through knowledge rather than material possessions. Let me get straight to the point - I began my reading journey with the book "Five point someone" by Chetan Bhagat, which kickstarted my interest in reading. I subsequently read "Wings of Fire", "The subtle art of not giving a fuck", and other books that led me into a journey of voracious reading. Although I have read more than 20 books, I have tried to read 35-40 books in total. I've learned that if a book doesn't pique my interest, it's not my fault, and I just need to keep trying different books until I find one that engages me. J...

Hey, it's been a year since I posted a blog. I have been quite overwhelmed with life and a lot happened during those 12 months :) I know you all are doing fantastic with your life in this fast-paced world. So, What comes to mind when I ask you to think about the word "Urbanisation"? Think for a moment! When I think of the word "urbanization," several concepts come to mind: Population growth: The movement of people from rural areas to cities, leading to an increase in the urban population and a decrease in the rural population. Development of cities: The expansion and modernization of cities, including the construction of buildings, roads, and infrastructure. Lifestyle changes: The transformation of lifestyles as people adapt to the fast-paced and highly competitive nature of city life. Environmental impact: The impact of urbanization on the environment, including air and noise pollution, deforestation, and the loss of green spaces. Socioeconomic changes: The imp...