Beware of multi-purpose tools

In the physical world when you adopt minimalism, you give importance to quality over quantity, and in turn, look for a thing that could do multiple things; maximise the utility to minimise the physical footprint. How does that translate in the digital world? Here, multipurpose tools include devices, software, and services. Whether a digital device such as a phone/tablet (a hub for music player, camera, navigation assistance, e-Reader; a ubiquitous gateway to internet rabbit hole) or software such as Microsoft Teams (a hub for calendar, files/storage, chat, other apps; a ubiquitous gateway for work management) or services such as Amazon (a shopping hub for literally A to Z; a ubiquitous gateway to consumerism)....

March 23, 2023 · 2 min

To Roger Federer

Roger, I will admit, I cursed you for beating Pistol Pete in 2001 during R16 at SW19. Ever since, you have slowly but surely made me into an ardent and vociferous supporter—a SupeRFan, like many others across the globe. Now that you are not playing tennis; at least on a competitive Pro circuit, it dawned on me to reflect the moments of euphoric joy, deep sting and sobs from the losses on a larger tapestry of why I experienced what I experienced rooting for you in your career....

March 5, 2023 · 3 min