A close friend shared his recent experience with one of his colleagues from the past – John (not his real name). John was seeking some advice from my friend as he was starting his new business. My friend was happy to help him out. After one meeting, John continued to call my friend stating he… Continue reading
Date Archives → March 2007
One page review of Beyond Code
Aditya at Adeologue has reviewed “Beyond Code” in just one page. Here is the link: Adeologue: One page book review of Beyond Code For those voracious readers and avid writers, here is an interesting opportunity for you. Aditya is looking for contributors who can write and publish one page book review of books which they… Continue reading
Apprentice is really not a "reality show"
I am sure there are reasons why The Apprentice is called a “reality show”. Looking from another perspective, I can see there are more reasons why it is not a reality show. Here are some of them: 1. Configuration is by chance more than by design: Contestants come together and form teams and start taking… Continue reading
What is the point really?
When I was a kid, I loved to read Guinness Book of World Records. It was fun. I was looking at the website today and could not believe some of the things I read. Here are three examples: 1. Radhakant Bajpai has the longest ear hair 2. Elaine Davidson of Scotland is the most pierced… Continue reading
The art of the freebie
Offering a freebie will catch the attention of many, especially if what you offer is a) valuable and b) there is no other catch associated with it. I saw that in action during lunch today. Here is what happened: Mike Martin (president of ValEdge Solutions) and I have been friends for years. We meet every… Continue reading
Non-information overload
In my last trip to India, I met Srinath Srinivasa, faculty member at the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT-B) and author of an interesting book called “The Power Law of Information” An excerpt from the book related to non-information overload is here… The amount of information that is generated and consumed in an average… Continue reading
Quotes worth recording – Kathleen Mitchell
The Magic Trick
Imagine that you know how to perform a few magic tricks. One trick in particular is liked by everyone who watch you perform the trick. The question that gets asked repeatedly is “Can you tell me the secret behind the trick?” What is obvious is that you get asked this question only when the trick… Continue reading
Things you won't see in a business plan
I like working with the “right” first-time entrepreneurs. I am a bit weird and these first-time entrepreneurs are a bit weird too. So it’s a great combination 🙂 Many of them, unfortunately, are under-rated because they have not “done it” before. Agreed, they don’t have the experience or past successes. However, there is a strong… Continue reading
Mini Saga #18 – The Sales Seminar
The Sales Seminar John was eager to learn to sell. The promise was compelling. $99 and a day with the gurus of real estate, John would be a better sales person. All the speakers were good. By the end of the day, John had purchased goods in excess of $1000. John was sold! — Note:… Continue reading