The Simple Guy

"What we think, we become." — Buddha

Hello, I'm Vikram Aditya 👋

IIT Bombay '24 | Founder's Office @ Teachmint | Building & Learning

About Me

I'm Vikram Aditya (Aditya Kumar ; 王阳明 - Wang Yangming). A Engineering graduate from IIT Bombay (Class of 2024), currently working in the Founder's Office at Teachmint in Bengaluru.

My Journey

Will write Soon :)

My Philosophy

My life is guided by a single core value inspired by the Buddha's wisdom: "What we think, we become."

Building upon this wisdom, I have defined five core values that guide my actions and decisions:

1. Ethics is Fundamental

Integrity is non-negotiable in how we live and work. This is practiced by respecting everything equally — treating people, work, and nature with the same level of respect.

2. Be Present

This means focusing on one thing at a time and giving it full attention. It helps value each moment, avoid wasting time, and turn small actions into big accomplishments.

3. Love and Respect Yourself

Self-care and self-respect form the foundation for everything else. Avoid complaints, accept circumstances, and take action. Stay humble, hungry for knowledge, and grounded.

4. Contribute Proactively

Focus on what can be given rather than received. Create value, commit to continuous learning, take bold action, and pursue simple ideas with deep focus.

5. Courage, Discipline, and Consistency

Begin with courage to start and discipline to continue. Small daily actions accumulate into significant results. Focus on process, not perfection — progress matters most.

Why This Website?

This website is part of my 100-day challenge — a small experiment where I aim to get 1% better every day. Here, I share my personal experiences, thoughts, and learnings across finance, books, workouts, and life in general.

If you notice some sections incomplete, that simply means I'm still building and improving.

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📚 Books

Curated book reviews and lessons from timeless reads that shaped my thinking.

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💪 Workout

My fitness journey, workout routines, and exercise guides with videos.

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💰 Finance

Personal finance basics — budgeting, investing, and building wealth.

Learn finance basics

✍️ Blog

Thoughts, insights, and lessons from books, podcasts, and life experiences.

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