Representative image Impostor syndrome seems to be more common than actually thought, though at a collective level. People may often feel that the groups they are affiliated with may be underperforming in comparison to other groups. Although this self-critical approach may work in certain cases, it may also overlook the positives, and decrease the morale of those affiliated with the group. Many in India seem to have a collective/national-level impostor syndrome. While the Indian economy is much better placed than its peers in the emerging markets, and other economies, the government is being criticised on the economic front. The criticism comes when the fundamentals of the Indian economy are robust, despite the exogenous shocks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions, monetary policy tightening by the US Federal Reserve, the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and inflated crude oil prices. India's macroeconomic health remains robust despite external pressures, and ongoing … [Read more...] about Bibek Debroy writes: India’s economy is better placed than its peers, other economies around the world
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How Blue Nile Delivered A Million Pieces Of Bridal Jewelry
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin It hides in plain sight in a Seattle neighborhood. A building that would not attract even a hint of curiosity. Inside it’s a bit of a different story as this seemingly bare-bones structure serves as the fulfillment center for Blue Nile , the world’s largest Internet retailer of diamond jewelry. It’s easy to view Blue Nile solely as an early eCommerce success story but perhaps its greatest feat is the ability to produce and ship jewels in a highly efficient manner based on the individual requirements of an online order. This efficiency is one of the ways it earns the trusts of customers making a highly emotional purchase. The nondescript nature of the facility is due to security concerns. The merchandise is highly valuable, consisting of diamonds, colored gems and precious metals. Inside, multiple doors are used to enter and leave certain areas for security purposes. Workers were not identified in the story for the same … [Read more...] about How Blue Nile Delivered A Million Pieces Of Bridal Jewelry
Donald Trump Has Gained More Than $100 Million On Mar-a-Lago
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, right, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his ... [+] wife Akie Abe, left, at Mar-a-Lago club in April 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) Seated for photos with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe last Tuesday, Donald Trump couldn’t help but take in his overly extravagant, gilded living room. “Many of the world’s great leaders request to come to Mar-a-Lago,” Trump boasted from an ornate white couch during what was billed as the opening remarks for a bilateral meeting with Abe on trade and North Korea. “They like it; I like it.” The Palm Beach club has become the president’s favorite weekend getaway. It’s also one of the best investments he’s ever made. Trump purchased Mar-a-Lago in 1985 for about $10 million — $5 million for the massive home, a reported $3 million for its lavish furnishings, plus another $2 million for 400 feet of prime … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Has Gained More Than $100 Million On Mar-a-Lago