The Write Wing | Suraj Sudhakar

From Dejection to Laughter: Keeping the Spirit Alive

03 May 2025 05:51 PM
A candid reflection on failure, resilience, and the unexpected power of revisiting old ideas to reignite belief.

Are you a plow horse or a race horse?

02 May 2025 08:39 PM
Sometimes we wait for someone to believe in us—until we realize we have to believe in ourselves first.

Writer’s Block—or Just Didn't Eat That Frog?

01 May 2025 08:49 PM
A late-night struggle with writer’s block turns into a reminder to stick to the habits that work—like eating that frog first thing in the morning.

Learning to Write—With and Without AI

30 Apr 2025 06:22 PM
A personal milestone turns into a moment of introspection as I confront my growing dependence on AI and commit to learning to write well on my own.

How to Train Your Brain (Not Just Your AI)

29 Apr 2025 06:28 PM
A reflection on why deep, deliberate learning with tools like Anki may be a better long-term investment than relying solely on AI for knowledge and creativity.

The Hidden Battle of the AIs — and Why Humans May Lose

28 Apr 2025 04:03 PM
Exploring how different AIs compete for human attention — and why the real risk may be the decline of human intelligence.

Are We Building Space Pens with AI?

27 Apr 2025 12:11 PM
What the Space Pen myth teaches us about AI, fitness, and why simple actions often beat complex solutions.

First, let’s master the 40-hour focused work week

26 Apr 2025 08:28 PM
Success doesn’t come from extreme workweeks, but from consistently mastering focused 40-hour weeks by balancing today’s responsibilities with tomorrow’s ambitions.

Listening Is a Muscle Too

25 Apr 2025 09:35 PM
After years of chasing discipline, I learned that true consistency comes from listening to my body — not overriding it.

From CrossFit to CoolCoach: Rethinking Fitness for Real Life

23 Apr 2025 04:43 PM
Inspired by CrossFit, refined by real life — my journey to decode fitness

Frequently Received Advice (FRA*) - You should reduce the length of your Fellowship program!

22 Apr 2025 03:56 PM
If you wouldn’t build your own career in 4 weeks, why expect poor youth to?

Selfishly Selfless

21 Apr 2025 08:12 PM
A personal journey from inherited selflessness to intentional self-care, discovering that true gener

Why I'm Learning Search Engine Optimization?

20 Apr 2025 10:07 PM
I’m learning SEO to make my personal website findable, share on my own terms, and stay meaningfully

Book Review - Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer

19 Apr 2025 05:10 PM
A vivid, personal reflection on Moonwalking with Einstein and why training your memory might be the most creative act in an age obsessed with training machines.

Balancing Adolescence

18 Apr 2025 06:01 PM
A personal reflection on the Netflix show Adolescence, exploring the complex terrain of masculinity, feminism, and the importance of thoughtful inquiry over quick conclusions.

The Hidden Cost of Owning Your Time

17 Apr 2025 02:16 PM
What if owning your time is actually isolating you from others?

Aspirations, Poverty, and Economic Change

16 Apr 2025 08:47 PM

Why do some programs for the poor succeed while others fall flat—even with the best intentions?

One of the reasons we were successful in achieving all our impact goals at CoolCoach was because we factored the ideas of aspiration windows and aspiration gaps into our program design. These con...

Book Review: Takedown by Laila Mickelwait

15 Apr 2025 07:52 PM

My verdict Please read or listen. I recommend it because it shows the power of one committed individual to create positive change. Be warned that it is graphic and descriptive when needed, which wakes you up to some of the horrifying realities of the anonymous internet. You will also learn about t...

Book Review: Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams

14 Apr 2025 08:52 PM

My verdict — Read it if you still think that social media companies have your best interests at heart. If you understand the concept "If you are not paying for it, you are the product!", you can give this a skip — or save it for when you're in the mood for a light but informative...

From Roark to Real: Learning to Show My Work

13 Apr 2025 01:20 PM

Austin Kleon's book, Show Your Work! is a small and short book, but it has had an outsized impact on me. Discovering Austin's book seemed like the literal manifestation of the quote — when the student is ready, the teacher appearsoften attributed to Buddhism.

 

I have always leaned towards th...