AshokEnduranceThe etymology of the word Endurane goes back to late 15th century where it was used to denote ‘continued existence or ability to last’…3 min read·Jan 30, 2022--1--1
AshokSuper Randonneur — 2I was never keen on doing a BRM. First, I never knew what that was and secondly the kms of distance (200, 300, 400, 600) looked really…4 min read·Jan 16, 2022----
AshokPeripatetic lifeI led a peripatetic life. We moved places once in three years since childhood — from one small town to another in different parts of…2 min read·Aug 30, 2021----
AshokSuper RandonneurI had a fascination for a Bianchi bicycle early on during my high-school days. I got the sting of it when I saw the riders with these…2 min read·Jun 28, 2021----
AshokTracking HabitsTrackers like Strava tell you where you stand with respect to your physical exercises like jogging, running, swimminng, Cycling and so on…2 min read·Jun 25, 2021----
AshokHabits and NeuronsDonald Hebb a neuropsychologist mentioned that Neurons that fire together wire together. Once wired they are easily expressed. This is what…2 min read·Jun 23, 2021----
AshokDopamineDopamine is released not only when you experience pleasure, but also when you anticipate it. Gambling addicts have a dopamine spike right…1 min read·Jun 20, 2021----
AshokSupernormal StimuliA supernormal stimulus or superstimulus is an exaggerated version of a stimulus to which there is an existing response tendency, or any…1 min read·Jun 20, 2021----
AshokHabits and EnvironmentIts very difficult to stick to rewarding habits in an environment that is not conducive for producing them. The same applies for bad habits…1 min read·Jun 20, 2021----
AshokChoice ArchitectureFor a behavior to happen we need context and environment. There is a subtle environmental determinism on certain behaviors. You write more…2 min read·Jun 18, 2021----