What you did yesterday has a direct impact on where you are today. If that’s true, what you are doing TODAY will have a direct impact on tomorrow for sure. This simple but beautiful quote encapsulates that. “Real generosity toward the future consists in giving all to what is present” – Albert Camus… Continue reading
Date Archives → February 2006
How to read a non-fiction book?
In most of my corporate seminars, I urge participants to come up with a reading plan of their own. Sometimes I even provide a starter reading list like the one that I have provided on Squidoo under the title “Finding Inspiration.” Of course, as to be expected, only a percentage of people take this advice… Continue reading
You don't have to go ALONE!
Somehow I am fascinated to watch homes that are being built. On my way to work there are several homes that are being built. Sometimes I just park my car and watch people at work. They build quite fast. Where there was nothing but plain ground a few weeks ago, I can see a beautiful… Continue reading
Book recommendations and power of questions
Over the last two decades, more than a hundred books have touched me in some special way. Reading them has been a valuable experience and I have to say that these books have played an important part in my growth – personally and professionally. I have selected a few of those books and created a… Continue reading
Quotes worth recording – Marcus Buckingham
Picked this up from a powerpoint presentation on Tom Peters website. This quote from Marcus Buckingham highlights several things for me(1) never rest on your laurels(2) one trick ponies are just that – one trick ponies(3) think long-term “Sustained success means making the greatest possible impact over the longest period of time” – Marcus… Continue reading
Ways to distinguish yourself #107 Detach the idea from the source
It is common knowledge that our view of the messenger has a bearing on the importance we will give to the message he or she is bringing. This acts as a shortcut to filter the amazing amount of noise that is out there. I am not suggesting that you make a blanket change to this… Continue reading
Quotes worth recording – Virginia Postrel
This Yesterday afternoon, when I was meeting with a couple of friends at Starbucks, I found this gem of a quote about “Innovation” by Virginia Postrel. The summary is that when an innovation is brilliant – it may become so obvious that you may not even notice it. “The most successful innovations are the ones… Continue reading
Help – Getting it and giving it!
I want you to consider two scenarios. In both the following scenarios John is the CEO of a successful software company. Scenario #1 Fred, an old friend of John calls up John out of the blue. Fred has a compelling offer for John to consider. Jack, one of Fred’s friends has suddenly become available. From… Continue reading
Ways to distinguish yourself #106 – Increase investments in personal growth
The thing about personal growth that is very interesting is that nobody really cares about your personal growth but if you don’t care about it – everybody will stop caring about you 🙂 It is one of those things that people don’t make an explicit remark about but assume that you are taking care of… Continue reading
Thank you; It's been a year!!
Today is Valentine’s day – so it’s special. It’s also special for me for another reason – last year on the same day, I started writing this blog. Yes, It’s been a year and the journey has been very rewarding. First, I want to thank all the readers of my blog for your encouraging emails… Continue reading