
Heet Tike
Co-founder, entrepreneur, and a reflective thinker in the startup ecosystem
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nice vs good
January 18, 2025An essay exploring the distinction between being 'nice' and 'good,' arguing that 'nice' people are often slaves to perception while 'good' people have agency and act from a genuine place. It reflects on personal transformation from being 'nice' to 'good'.
will i amount to anything?
January 17, 2025A philosophical reflection on insignificance, ego, purpose, and the nature of ambition. Heet Tike shares his journey to sanity by realizing the importance of surrendering to the act of work rather than chasing outcomes and abandoning ambition.
illusions that hurt your agency
January 16, 2025An essay questioning the societal constructs of curiosity, agency, smartness, and intelligence, arguing that true understanding comes from depth rather than shallow breadth. He emphasizes that 'smartness' is often an illusion and encourages questioning one's depth of knowledge.
when fishermen cannot go to sea, they repair nets.
January 4, 2025A short piece using the metaphor of fishermen repairing nets during a storm to illustrate the importance of preparing and building for the future even during periods of inactivity or difficulty.
meta on money
January 3, 2025A reflective essay on his relationship with money, detailing how it evolved from being a source of misery and insecurity in his childhood to an understanding of it as a commodity and energy. He advocates for an abundant mindset and building character through how one earns wealth, not just hoarding it.
the 21st year of my life
April 7, 2024A public journal entry reflecting on his 20th year, discussing personal growth, career changes (leaving Nomura for Ripen), mental health struggles, and lessons learned. He outlines his aspirations for his 21st year, focusing on physical and mental health, skill development, and impacting a thousand lives.