Yesterday I was at the Hertz counter in Los Angeles and there were about half a dozen people in front of me in the line. I was surprised (actually shocked) to see four of the six people in front of me choose the pre-paid gas option. For those of you who don’t know what is… Continue reading
Date Archives → October 2009
Mini Saga #41 – Loan
Photo Courtesy: Melissa Maples on Flickr Sometimes we take things literally. Enjoy the story: Loan Rick stopped someone in the lobby and said – “I am from the office next door. Can you please lend me $1000?” The person flatly refused stating that he doesn’t know Rick well. With a confused look, Rick said –… Continue reading
Recharging while sweating…
Some background first… The day before I went for a long hike (long is relative BTW) I told my friend Arun that I was planning to go on a hike the next day. Arun asked me – “So where are you going?” And I proudly mentioned that it was “Rancho San Antonio,” he just laughed… Continue reading
Mini Saga #40 – Dream
Photo Courtesy: Bobasonic on Flickr Sometimes dreams can be unbelievable 🙂 Enjoy the story: Dream Rick handed the keys to his Ferrari to the Valet guy and the phone rang. Actually it was the phone in his office. It was all a dream! Rick smiled and got up and walked towards his Mercedes. Just then,… Continue reading
Lessons from creating a social media powered eBook
A social media powered eBook project is simply a collaborative effort conceived and completed with the power of social media. The project is dynamic, participatory and even democratic in nature and takes on its own life as it evolves from an idea to a final product. ”Defiant: Practical Tips for thriving in Tough Times” (a… Continue reading
Mini Saga #39 – Decision
Photo Courtesy: Shenghung Lin on Flickr Making good decisions is very important. But it’s also important to know how long you will take to make those “right” decisions. Enjoy the story: Decision Luke’s journey came to a screeching halt at a crossroad. Luke wanted to make the “right” choice. Both the roads seems to have… Continue reading