Dhoni and the peak-end rule
Why endings matter.
Author: Vikas Kasturi
I am a value investor, based out of Bengaluru, India. I use this website to write about my thoughts and ideas.
You can reach me at vikasmkasturi@gmail.com.
How we make ourselves miserable
We humans use anchors to help interpret situations.
What you incentivize is exactly what you’ll get
Never, ever, think about something else when you should be thinking about the power of incentives.
Win-Win
Business models built on win-win relationships are more sustainable and less prone to risks.
Extremistan – Mediocristan
The idea of Extremistan and Mediocristan is powerful and can help find investment ideas.
Gordian Knot
This is a blog on the mental model of Gordian Knot.
Invisible but real costs
This blog explores the opportunity costs of banning products from some countries.
Incentives, not intentions, drive the outcome
People understand incentives. They understand what is good for them and what isn’t. They aren’t moved by the noble intention; they are more concerned by what’s in it for them.
Go beyond the obvious
Sometimes, like an iceberg what is not visible is more important that what is visible and obvious.
When the patriot met the economist
An imaginary conversation between the patriot in me and the economist in me.
Interest upon Interest 