Guru, founder of Boomer411 has a nice write-up on the difference between a discovery engine and a search engine. Here is the link: Boomer411: What is the difference between a discovery engine and a typical search engine Disclaimer: Boomer411 is one of the portals powered by Rawsugar (owned by the company where I spend more… Continue reading
Date Archives → March 2008
1000: The more I learn, I discover that there is more to learn
Time flies. Really. It has been 1122 days since I started blogging. Never thought that I would last this long. Today is a big day (for me at least) as this is my 1000th blog post on Life Beyond Code. I really don’t know how long I will continue to blog but my goal continues… Continue reading
Fantasy Test
Take this test for fun. Score a point whenever you get “caught” (agree to a point). If you score more than 10, you need HELP! 1. Looking to build “long-term” relationships in the short-term [eBook: Lasting Relationships] 2. Getting frustrated because it is taking a long-time to “get rich quick” 3. Wanting the prize without… Continue reading
Gaining competitive advantage is NOT easy
I heard about the launch of Biographicon – where everyone can create their biography. The value proposition – if you can’t get into Wikipedia, no problem – you can get into Biographicon. Go ahead and create one. Have something to say? You have several choices. Few of them are 1. You can create a page… Continue reading
A Gift For Your Boss – May be a copy of "Strategy and the Fat Smoker"?
David‘s book “Managing the Professional Services Firm” was my Bible when I was managing professional services teams in the late nineties. Since then, I have read almost all of David’s books and I am really glad I did. His latest book “Strategy and the Fat Smoker” is a treat to read. The basic premise of… Continue reading
Jason Goldberg's brilliant advice for startup entrepreneurs
Adjacent Social Objects
I have been thinking about Social Objects. Social Object in simple terms is something on which you can have a conversation. For more thoughts from bright people on this topic, please refer to these links 1. More Thoughts on Social Objects by Hugh MacLeod 2. Social Objects in Education by Martin Weller One of my… Continue reading