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Saturday-Pentacle – Week 30 – 2019

July 27, 2019 No Comments

A product I’m intrigued towards –

Biodegradable & Compostable Corn Starch Carry Bags – Towards making myself aware of more and more ways to reduce the waste we humans create, I recently stumbled on a product.

Plastic bags are one of the major things which affect me personally. So while searching for options, I found out these corn-starch carry bags which are biodegradable & even compostable.

Probably there are better options out there, but this is what I found and finding still better than a normal plastic carry.

My most popular Instagram post recently —

Lavasa! (Missing it already!)
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A lens I’m finding fascinating —

Moment Anamorphic Lens – When I got to know about the anamorphic lens. It straight up blew my mind. So this is how the bigshot movie sequences with those amazing night time lens flares and super-wide shots are being created.

But these lenses are super expensive.

So while searching for an alternative. I found a company called Moment makes the lens for phones. They are the industry leaders (almost) in this area. I later learned that they too make an Anamorphic lens. The coolest thing is they make a case as well which has a standard M-series mount interface with a simple twist-and-lock design (logically similar to a standard lens mount on a DSLR camera but for mobile) and these phone mounts are accepted by many other mobile case design companies in their own designs as well.

Here is where you can buy the case and the lens – Moment Store.

The below video showcases what an anamorphic lens looks like and what it can shoot –

A travel article I enjoyed —

Bullet Climbing Mount Fuji – Mount Fuji, the perfectly spherical volcano. Many of the travellers of it on their bucket list, myself included.

There are two ways you can climb it, one is 2 days climb which has a rest in between the climb and another one is climbing through the night and making it to the summit in the early morning around 4 AM. Found this amazing article on the second way of climbing “Bullet climbing Mount Fuji”.

In case it’s in your bucket list too. Check it out, it may be useful.

Quote I’m pondering on lately –

There should be no shame in admitting to a mistake; after all, we really are only admitting that we are now wiser than we once were.
Greg McKeown, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

Until Next Saturday!

Thanks for reading.

Himanshu

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Saturday-Pentacle – Week 29 – 2019

July 20, 2019 No Comments

A service I’m intrigued towards –

FluidStack – In simple terms – FluidStack is like An AirBnB for Computers.

Rent your desktop when you aren’t using it. This helps the world recycle and re-use the computing infrastructure the world already has. Such a brilliant idea. This is like democracy in the computer Infrastructure as well.

It pays up to $50 a month. But as far I checked it’s more dependant on your Internet Upload speed. So 10MBPS ~ $5 a month, 100MBPS ~ $10 a month and so on. So it would be fine to put in a sitting machine as a node on FluidStack. But buying a new machine and then putting it as a node may not be a good idea.

As per their site – They aggregate your computers into our distributed cloud, accelerating content delivery, scientific research, and enterprise computing.

Here’s the link to their FAQ section, If you have any questions. I certainly had.

My most popular Instagram post recently —

Official Guinness world record attempt of world’s tallest Sand Art!
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A brilliant Idea I found on Reddit —

Red and Gray Baskets at Shopping Complex! – Remember when you go to the mall and are mobbed by the high-end perfume or other kind of brands executives coming to you with their offer to help you buy something which you don’t even want?

This solution implemented at a Mall solves this problem.

If you get the red basked from the counter, they’ll behave as usual and come to you in case you are curious and want assistance.

If you get the gray basket, that means it’s a DnD kind of signal and no executive will trouble you.

I hope every mall or shopping complex develop this into their infra as the first checklist item.

A short film I’m loved —

A fascinating short Time Loop Movie – Found this short movie on Omeleto channel. The protagonist is going through time loops, again and again, to save his brother from his death.

Amazing how the story, direction and editing creates a fascinating movie which moves you even in a shorter format.

Quote I’m pondering on lately –

We create our own reality.
Ryan Nicodemus

Until Next Saturday!

Thanks for reading.

Himanshu

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Saturday-Pentacle – Week 28 – 2019

July 13, 2019 No Comments

A service I’m excited about –

Google Fi – Formerly known as Project Fi, Google Fi aims to provide a multifaceted solution to Mobile Network Coverage and Plans.

To make it more understandable – On Joining Google Fi service your device (Fi compatible – most Nexus or Pixel devices) will have access to not only one but three networks and it will automatically connect to the fastest one available. Plus whenever a faster Fi secured WiFi network is available, it will use that to connect you to the network. Plus you can go to other countries as well and easily use Google Fi to connect to the fastest network available there.

The second feature of this is the layer of security you get to prevent you from social engineering attacks.

The article I shared below (3rd point today) on digital security, talks about this service in details, so read that as well.

As of now, in India, the Google Fi is quite expensive (around $70 a month for a user). But hopefully, they’ll bring it down to a reasonable level ($10-20 a month) as Indian markets are already flooded with cheap networks.

Nonetheless, a smart service from Google to look forward to.

My most popular Instagram post recently —

Turning back from the hills!
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An article I found fascinating —

Great Article on Security with Security keys (advance digital security) – If you have a mobile phone, you already have a vast digital life which is knitted in dangerous situations more than we know and think. This article goes to lengths to talk about the dangers and how to prevent them or deal with them if we are exposed to them.

For example – Using a physical security key on your device or using a password manager religiously.

There is a lot to learn from this article and apply immediately to our digital lives.

A video guide I found immediately useful —

A quick guide to CLEAN YOUR CAMERA SENSOR – No non-sense guide to clean your camera’s sensor (a very sensitive and super important piece on your camera). Found it really useful while cleaning my Nikon camera.

Quote I’m pondering on lately –

Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday and avoiding today.
Wayne Dyer

Until Next Saturday!

Thanks for reading.

Himanshu

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Saturday-Pentacle – Week 28 – 2019

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Saturday-Pentacle – Week 27 – 2019

July 6, 2019 No Comments

Recent episode from my podcast –

Episode 10 – Shubham Vanmali – (Ultra Swimmer, Swam English Channel) – In this episode, I’m talking to Shubham Vanmali, who is an International ultra swimmer and has swum the English Channel and many other prestigious swim races across the world.

In this conversation, we talk about how he worked with his learning disability and became an international ultra swimmer. Now he is also working for this cause and to spread awareness about mental health-related issues. There are a lot of stories in this episode. If someone wanna pursue professional swimming, this episode is a must-listen.

Plus in this episode, I’ve experimented with video as well. So this episode is available both in Video and Audio format.

Here is the Spotify Audio (If you are a regular audio podcast listener) –

Here is the YouTube link for the video version of our conversation.

My most popular Instagram post recently —

Remember Me!
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A post shared by Himanshu Sachdeva (@sachdevahimanshu) on Aug 13, 2017 at 3:11pm PDT

Another podcast episode from the Podcast show I love —

The Kevin Rose Show – Trey Ratcliff – photography, forest bathing, buying instagram followers and more – In this episode Kevin Rose talks to Tre Ratcliff about quirky Japanese destinations, building a massive online following, the power of psychedelics, influencer culture, and Trey’s new book, “Under the Influence – How To Fake Your Way Into Getting Rich on Instagram.”

Trey is an artist, writer, thinker and a creative.

It was a great listen. (Click the title link to listen in Apple Podcasts or search for The Kevin Rose Show on any of your podcast apps.

A TedX Video I loved —

TEDx Talk of Ashish Vidyarthi – This TEDx Talk from Ashish Vidyarthi (Bollywood Actor, a speaker and founder of Avid Miner) was thought-provoking and inspiring at the same time. Through his stories he presented beautiful ideas.

Quote I’m pondering on lately –

Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
Will Rogers

Until Next Saturday!

Thanks for reading.

Himanshu

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Saturday-Pentacle – Week 27 – 2019

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#10 – Shubham Vanmali – Swimming in the shark waters and how to deal with the learning disability

July 1, 2019 No Comments

Shubham Vanmali (International Ultra Swimmer)
[Image Courtesy – Shubham Vanmali]

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:50:30 — 101.2MB)

In this episode, I’m talking to Shubham Vanmali, who is an International ultra swimmer and has swum the English Channel and many other prestigious swim races across the world.

In this conversation, we talk about how he worked with his learning disability and became an international ultra swimmer. Now he is also working for this cause and to spread awareness about mental health-related issues. There are a lot of stories in this episode. If someone wanna pursue professional swimming, this episode is a must listen.

Plus in this episode, I’ve experimented with video as well. So this episode is available both in Video and Audio format.

Here is the Audio (If you are a regular audio podcast listener) – Audio Link

Here is the YouTube link for the video version of our conversation. Let me know if you like the video version, so I’ll try to include more videos in my content creation calendar.

So without further adieu, please enjoy this conversation with Shubham Vanmali.

Links and references from the episode –

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Saturday-Pentacle – Week 26 – 2019

June 29, 2019 No Comments

A recent episode from my podcast –

Episode 9 – Monica Becerril Ugalde – Crossing Borders, Running Mountains and being in the now.

In this episode, I’m talking to Monica Becerril Ugalde, who is an ultra trail runner and Head of Marketing at Unived.in. She is a Mexican Immigrant who lived in Oregon in the United States before moving to India. She is the wife of my friend Amit who has also been on the podcast. They are a real power couple.

Monica has done multiple ultra trail races ranging between 50 to 60km of distance. She has won the podium positions for many of these races. At the core, she is a conscious human being and a vegan.

In this episode, we talk about her story. Being a Mexican immigrant in the US and eventually moving to India and now doing what she loves and building a vegan brand along with Amit with their great values. This was like a treat to hear her story.

My most popular Instagram post recently —

One tree hill!
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A Conversation I really loved –

How to Cram 2 Months of Learning into 1 Day – This conversation on The Tim Ferriss show really got me hooked. Josh Waitzkin, who is the author of The Art of Learning and also is an eight-time US National Chess Champion and has many more medallions under his belt, shared a lot of insights and mind-boggling stuff. Things which might sound impossible to normal humans, this guy does those things.

This episode was a roller coaster ride. Amazing listen.

Check out this conversation video –

An audiobook I absolutely loved —

11.22.63 By Stephen King and narrated by Craig Wasson – After I listened to my first audiobook “The Graveyard Book”, I was thirsty for more. Then I saw this Stephen King book on audible while exploring the gazillion books. I didn’t notice what I was going to undertake. This book is massive. In a book version, it’s a 700 pager book and the audiobook is almost 30+ hours long.

But when I started listening to it, I couldn’t stop. I consistently listened to this book for almost 20 days, in my morning commute and many times in my evening commute as well.

I got to live through the old United States era where JFK was still alive. From the mobile phone era, the protagonist is transported via time travelling to the JFK era to stop his murder.

A fascinating book which left me wanting for more. A great listen.

Quote I’m pondering on lately –

Never underestimate the ability of a small group of dedicated people to
change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
Margaret Mead

Until Next Saturday!

Thanks for reading.

Himanshu

A couple of things I could use your help with:

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Saturday-Pentacle – Week 25 – 2019

June 22, 2019 No Comments

A product I’m looking forward to using –

FOUR SIGMATIC – MUSHROOM COFFEE WITH LION’S MANE – This is a replacement to the good ol’ coffee. This Coffee is made out of 100% organic Arabica coffee beans + immune function supporting Chaga mushrooms. Taste like coffee only. Contains 50mg of caffeine per serving.

This is a drink which is said to take you instantly into the focus state minus the usual jitteriness of the regular coffee.

My most popular Instagram post recently —

The Palace!
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A post shared by Himanshu Sachdeva (@sachdevahimanshu) on Dec 30, 2018 at 10:43am PST

A podcast episode I found really interesting —

Jerry Colonna — The Coach With the Spider Tattoo – In this episode, Tim Ferriss talks to Jerry Colonna who is the CEO and co-founder of Reboot.io, an executive coaching and leadership development firm dedicated to the notion that better humans make better leaders.

In this episode, even Tim shared his vulnerability and willingness to explore his personal challenges on the podcast. You can really understand how to actually apply these ideas and even understand them in the first place.

This was a great listen.

A newly gained piece of knowledge (disgusting but true) –

Skunk Spray – This is something I didn’t know and learned very recently. That a skunk (a cat-sized American mammal) can spray from its bottom/anal glands for his protection. Skunks are like nature’s stink bomb.

Disgusting but true.

Quote I’m pondering on lately –

Passion is one-half love and one-half obsession.
The Minimalists

Until Next Saturday!

Thanks for reading.

Himanshu

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Saturday-Pentacle – Week 25 – 2019

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Saturday-Pentacle – Week 24 – 2019

June 15, 2019 No Comments

A tool kit I found useful –

DIY tool-set for quick repairs or upgrades of your laptop/mobile/tablets – When some time ago I had to open my HP PC laptop to upgrade RAM, I was looking for a small tool kit which will let me accomplish the job. I bought this particular one based on the reviews and found that quality to be really good when I got it.
With this, you can open up and Put back together – your PC laptop, Mac laptop, iPhones and Android etc. (Just in case you have some nerdy urge to do so).

My most popular Instagram post recently —

Throwback to the Amber Fort visit
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A podcast episode I loved —

A Minimalist Approach to Business – In this episode, Matt D’Avella talks to Paul Jarvis. Where they talk the minimalist approach to business. Why you might want to rethink growth as the status quo, how social media has changed the way we think about success & the three questions you should ask yourself before working towards any goal.

It was a good listen.

A book I loved —

Let Your Life Speak – Listening for the Voice of Vocation By Parker J. Palmer – This Audio book shares the idea of how to let your inner voice guide you to discover your true vocation. It’s a quick read (I finished this book in just 2 sittings) but very though provoking. Surely recommend to read it.

Here are the links – Audiobook | Kindle | Print (Hardcover)

I chose Audiobook version for two reasons – first i love audio but the second is Kindle and Print versions of this particular book are 3x expensive for unknown reasons.

Quote I’m pondering on lately – (from the book i recommened above)

Each time a door closes, the rest of the world opens up.
Parker J. Palmer, Let Your Life Speak

Until Next Saturday!

Thanks for reading.

Himanshu

A couple of things I could use your help with:

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Saturday-Pentacle – Week 24 – 2019

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#9 – Monica Becerril Ugalde – Crossing Borders, running mountains and being in the now

June 11, 2019 No Comments

Monica In Trails

Monica Becerril Ugalde (Head of Marketing at Unived)
[Photo Courtesy – Monica Becerril Ugalde (Instagram)]

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:42:44 — 94.1MB)

In this episode, I’m talking to Monica Becerril Ugalde, who is an ultra trail runner and Head of Marketing at Unived.in. She is a Mexican Immigrant who lived in the United States before moving to India. She is the wife of my friend Amit who has also been on the podcast.

Monica has done multiple ultra trail races ranging between 50 to 60km of distance. She has won the podium positions for many of these races. At the core, she is a conscious human being and a vegan.

In this episode, we talk about her story. Being a Mexican immigrant in the US and eventually moving to India. Now doing what she loves and building a vegan brand along with Amit with their great values. This was like a treat to hear her story.

So without further adieu, please enjoy this conversation with Monica Becerril Ugalde.

Links and references from the episode –

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Saturday-Pentacle – Week 23 – 2019

June 8, 2019 No Comments

An app I found really useful –

Airdroid – This application is like iTunes (on steroids) for Android. It has so many features like – android backup to pc/mac, remote control, screen mirroring, screen recording and much more.

I’ve been using it for many years and it is super stable unlike other alternatives for android.

You can get it for Mobile and Desktop from here.

My most popular Instagram post recently —

Friends.
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A post shared by Himanshu Sachdeva (@sachdevahimanshu) on Dec 30, 2018 at 12:55pm PST

A Podcast episode I loved re-visiting —

Joe Rogan podcast episode with Elon Musk – This was I think the epitome of any podcast made ever. The Tony Stark of our times – Elon Musk and the greatest podcast of our time – Joe Rogan. They drank alcohol on the live stream and even smoke. But still, it was one of the greatest mind-bending interviews ever.

Hopefully, that description is good enough to make you click this link and go see for yourself – Podcast Episode

An audiobook I listened and cherished —

Big Magic – Creative Living Beyond Fear (Written) by – Elizabeth Gilbert —

I stumbled upon this book while watching a YouTube video. I knew this author – Elizabeth Gilbert who had earlier written – “Eat, Pray, Love“. But the video host suggests this new book of her’s Big Magic with so much intensity that I couldn’t move away without checking it out. I listened to a small sample of this book and instantly got hooked.

If you are a writer, aspiring writer or even content creator; you’ll find this book insightful and liberating.

Go check it out on audible.

Quote I’m pondering on lately –

Go See Do Be!
Jerome Liebling

A little explanation of this quote above – Jerome Liebling (mentioned by Ken Burns) gave out this formula to live an amazing life –

Go – Get out into the world
See – Look around you
Do – Make something beautiful
Be – Take it in

Until Next Saturday!

Thanks for reading.

Himanshu

A couple of things I could use your help with:

Have a relevant topic, which I should be covering? Write to me directly or fill out this form and let me know.
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Saturday-Pentacle – Week 23 – 2019

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