About me
(Ashwin Jayaprakash)
(Baseline) Things that give me satisfaction and peace of mind …
- I am partial to efficiency, organization and meticulousness
- I value simplicity, aesthetics and quality over quantity
- I prefer passionate focus on a handful of things and delegate the rest, meaningfully (still working on the latter)
- My foundation is the health, happiness and safety of my family
(Peak) What drives me …
- Intellectual stimulation
- Constant improvement (Kaizen)
- Curiosity and a desire to learn, improve, share and coach
- A fulfilling career and life (still discovering and understanding what that means)
(Bias) What I strive for personally, and look for in others …
- Humility and curiosity (Read: Growth vs fixed mindset)
- Honesty and sincerity
- Determination and passion
- Organization and elegance
- Objectivity, positivity and clarity of thought (Read: Framing, context and compartmentalization)
- Frugality and generosity (still working on the latter) (Read: Givers vs matchers vs takers, Abundance vs scarcity mindset)
- Emotional literacy and self-control (still working on it) (Read: Non-violent communication, emotional intelligence)
- Empathy, patience and kindness (still working on it) (Read: Kindness is underrated)
(Style) My general lifestyle …
- I value my personal time, when I can learn, grow, reflect and relax with my family
- I value “experiences over things”
- I take good care of what little I own and discard the rest ruthlessly
- I try to stay fit and eat healthy