Explaining success

Ashwin Goyal

Apr 7, 2024

The interviewer asked, "As you look back on your journey and how far you've come, what has been the key to your success? I'm sure you must've put in the hours, done the research, knocked on doors, slept on streets, read books, attended seminars, networked tirelessly, and faced countless challenges along the way."

He reached deep within himself for the most profound wisdom to impart, and said, "Luck, I guess."

Second-order thinking

"I painted the entire house, boss, just like you asked!" he said with a grin. His boss walked around the house, his jaw dropping in disbelief. "You painted everything? The windows, the doors, the mirrors? Even the family portraits?" "Well, yeah, you said to paint

Writing an honest self-review

I'm an okay employee, I guess. I do my job most days, but sometimes I slack off. I've been late a few times, but traffic was really bad on those days. I try to finish my projects by the deadline, but sometimes I procrastinate too much.