Christophe Herreman has posted a review of “Beyond Code” summarizing a few key points from the book. He says that “This is one of the books to refer to when you are in need of a guide in hard times” Here is the link to the full reviewChristophe Herreman: Review of Beyond Code Thanks Christophe!… Continue reading
Date Archives → September 2006
When winning is a bigger loss than losing
Winning is not the opposite of losing all the time. Sometimes, it can be a bigger loss than losing. Here are some cases: 1. You fudge your resume, tell lies and somehow get that dream job.2. You rip apart the logic proposed by your spouse and win that argument.3. You prove that you are smarter… Continue reading
Mini Saga #13 – The Block
The Block Being a professional writer, it was hard for him to not write for the last six days. That day, he was determined to write. He forced himself to write about fourteen pages. That night, after reading through everything, he ran every single sheet of paper into a shredder and slept. — Note: 1…. Continue reading
Can you update your information in my address book?
I have always been of the opinion that tools are just tools. It is not the tools that make the difference – it is HOW you use those tools. Plaxo is one such tool. If used right, it can keep your address book updated automatically. Of course, you can use it wrong too. Here is… Continue reading
Quotes worth recording – Russ Walden
Chair for our Vistage group, Sterling Lanier had put up a great quote last wednesday. The quote was about fairness. Is treating all people equally fair? At the outset, it looks like its fair. Please read on.. “The most unfair practice is the equal treatment of unequals” – Russ Walden, Ridgewood Hotels Please sign up… Continue reading
BlogCamp at Chennai; Presentation: Blogging for a Global Audience
I spent the last couple of days in India at BlogCamp at Chennai . I was invited there by Kiruba Shankar and I was really glad I was there. I had exchanged emails with many bloggers over there but had never met them in person. I am one who believes that nothing can replace a… Continue reading
Does your current job have an impact on your future life?
That was a rhetorical question. Instead of answering that one, please read the story I picked up from one of the teachings of Osho. A retired army man..he had fought in the First World War and he was honored; he was a brave man. And now, almost twenty-five years had passed. He had a… Continue reading
God is in the details
This trip to Delhi was fascinating. We all took a small break and sneaked out to Agra to visit Taj Mahal. It was the same experience I had in Niagara Falls. Taj Mahal took my breath away and I was spell bound just like thousands of others. I was also fascinated by the number of… Continue reading
Ways to distinguish yourself #162 – Provide options; but not too many
Typically people don’t want anyone to anyone else to make choices for them. They want to CHOOSE. Typically, people don’t want someone else to sell to them. They want to BUY. Imagine a simple scenario where you are meeting with a professional service provider for some advice. The professional listens to you keenly and understands… Continue reading
"Beyond Code" released in India
My travel schedule and the book release event and the follow on press appointments have kept me extremely busy and away from blogging. Adding to this, I am also on a “vacation” with Kavitha and Sumukh. So, basically lots of excuses. The book release event succeeded beyond the expectation of all the concerned people (publisher,… Continue reading