Integrity is non-negotiable in how we live and work. This is practiced by respecting everything equally โ treating people, work, and nature with the same level of respect.
"What we think, we become." โ Buddha
Hello, I'm Vikram Aditya ๐
About Me
I'm Vikram Aditya (Aditya Kumar ; ็้ณๆ - Wang Yangming). A Engineering graduate from IIT Bombay (Class of 2024), currently working in the Founder's Office at Teachmint in Bengaluru.
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
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 โ 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.
Explore
๐ Books
Curated book reviews and lessons from timeless reads that shaped my thinking.
See all book reviews๐ช Workout
My fitness journey, workout routines, and exercise guides with videos.
View workout notes๐ณ Kitchen
Easy Indian meals, practical bachelor cooking ideas, and simple nutrition tools that fit real schedules.
Open bachelor's kitchen๐งด Skincare
A simple men's skincare and grooming guide with a routine, skin-type helper, and practical product picks.
Open skincare guide๐ Style
A simple style guide for Indian men with wardrobe essentials, outfit formulas, and budget dressing advice.
Open style guide๐ฐ Finance
Personal finance basics โ budgeting, investing, and building wealth.
Learn finance basics๐ ๏ธ 100 Skills
The challenge hub for 100 planned skill days across creative, physical, mental, cooking, music, and life.
Browse the challenge๐ฌ Movies & Series
A curated watchlist with mood tags, platform filters, and the films or shows I would recommend first.
Open the watchlist๐งฎ Tools
Interactive calculators and planners for SIPs, EMIs, budgets, taxes, macros, diet, and book picks.
Explore the toolsโ๏ธ Blog
Thoughts, insights, and lessons from books, podcasts, and life experiences.
Read the blog