Manoj Kumar R

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Manoj Kumar R·Follow3 min read·--Wisdom is not a teachable trait. If it were, we’d all be Socrates. We may know that fire burns, but we don’t understand it until we’ve felt the heat. The consequences of touching fire differ — based on our tolerance for pain, the depth of our character, and the intensity of the drive that led us to reach out in the first place. We all have our reasons for ignoring time-tested, evangelized wisdom. Deep down, we believe our story is different.

3 weeks ago | medium.com | Manoj Kumar R

Manoj Kumar R·Follow3 min read·--What is education? Throughout history, its definition has evolved with the needs of humanity. In hunter-gatherer societies, education meant knowing how to hunt, survive harsh climates, and evade constant dangers. Death was always lurking around the corner. Those who possessed the knowledge to navigate these high-stakes situations and provide for their families held the highest value in their groups.

1 month ago | medium.com | Manoj Kumar R

Manoj Kumar R·Follow5 min read·--A representative image showing Tesla’s brand crisis. Elon Musk is one of the, if not the, most important case studies of this century. His blind rapid ascent to power, and ongoing downfall, could be analyzed through various lenses, and one can draw some life-changing lessons that could help us understand the radically evolving world around us. But Elon’s case — in particular, the rapid downward spiral of his “baby,” Tesla’s brand value worldwide — is fascinating.

1 month ago | medium.com | Manoj Kumar R

Member-only storyManoj Kumar R·Follow3 min read·--Cost cuttingI’m working with a travel entrepreneur. She spent half a day with me crafting a solid pitch deck for a corporate client looking for a travel agency to organize a three-day holiday for 90+ top-performing employees. Her presentation impressed the corporate team — so much so that they picked her to design a package that aligned with their budget.

1 month ago | medium.com | Manoj Kumar R

Manoj Kumar R·Follow3 min read·--My client needed to create content around insurance transactions — helping people understand why the fine print matters. While we’re always told about the big, flashy features of a policy, the details that could make or break your savings in a crisis are often buried deep. After days of discussion, I heard story after story of bad policies leaving people stranded, desperate for solutions. And that spoke to the journalist in me. I set out to write a powerful piece.