Busyness Paradox

Busyness Paradox is the kind of puzzle our grandmothers solved without naming it. The name came later; the wisdom was always there.

Hold both ends and the puzzle relaxes. The mistake is insisting that only one end exists. Indian philosophy knew this long ago; our epics are full of victories that were also defeats.

The kirana shop opens at eight sharp, festival or fever. Ask the owner his secret and he will point at the shutter, not at his willpower. Systems outlast moods.

Time is the one currency the Reserve Bank does not print more of. Print it on a card if you like. Better: print it on a habit.