Why read Becoming - On exploration, creation and building?
American novelist Kurt Vonnegut famously paraphrased - “there are three important life experiences everyone must have: ''Food, Sex and Becoming”. This newsletter will delve into the third aspect, presuming you aren’t interested in the first two :)
I have been obsessed with stories behind the people who go on to do extraordinary things - start a venture, climb Everest or write a book, despite obstacles. More than the outcome, I have learned, most of them were driven by the journey, the process, the mastery of the skills involved. This curiosity led me to my own inner and outer journey to explore, to venture out for adventures and to experience life deeply. And it has brought me at this stage to write and share.
What will this newsletter cover?
- Story of the journey leading to learning new skills, seeking adventures or creating something new (business, book, movie, art, music…)
- Delve into the process of becoming a startup founder, marathon runner, picking up a new skill, organizing community event and so on
- Review books related to these themes of exploration, creation and building
- Interviews with biz founders, triathletes, explorers, rainmakers (later stage), contact me if you are a startup founder, entrepreneur, writer, artist, film producer, mountain climber, marathon runner, community leader and so on, will be glad to feature your journey.
- Sharing experiences from my own journey of exploration, creation and ‘building’
- Peppered with verses/poetry at times, probably mine :)