Karthik Selvaraj
NOW - Guiding Principle
It's okay to be unsustainable right now — this is my time. My life, my rules.
Examples: Working 15-hour days, ghosting loved ones, confusing people about my intentions, breaking up quickly when needed, etc.
Core Formula
Be as good as possible to everyone. If things go bad despite your best effort, let the guilt stay with them. That way, you can permanently walk away without self-doubt or guilt. No second chances — the world is too big for repeats.
Priorities
- Work
- Personal Growth
- Health
- Parents
- Friends / Girlfriend(s)
- Vacation / Me-time / Non-essential things
Life Theories
I don’t miss people. I’m just lazy.
Never Ghost People, reply within 2 seconds :)
A day without a plan is a wasted day.
Maximize the benefits of being single — do what you can’t do after marriage.
Multiple girlfriends are okay, as long as you are a good person and not giving up finding the girl of your life
Work on your startup idea.
Mental health is a myth — get to work.
If someone gives you a gift, return it soon — avoid emotional attachment.
Apologize when needed — no regrets.
Be extra rude to lazy people or anyone making you lazy.
Be a king. Always be the giver, not the receiver.
Screw patriarchy.
Never go back to exes or friends you've cut off — it’s bad for them and a sign you haven’t grown.
Fake it till you make it.
I’m not responsible for my father’s mistakes. I’m going to be a billionaire.
Whether good or bad things happen — just get back to work.
Cannot be too fragile that a girl's mood swing can make you mad.
Feminism may be bitter, but it’s necessary to bring India back into productivity.
Indian traditions often kill productivity and slow down our country's growth.