3 Idiots is a movie that touched my heart in the recent past. The movie was not just entertaining but was filled with so many life lessons. Brilliant storytelling made it memorable. I won’t go into everything as I am sure many of you have not seen the movie and don’t want this to be… Continue reading
Date Archives → January 2010
Sharpening Your Models
Photo Courtesy: Lumaxart on Flickr Stephen Covey’s 7th Habit in his classic book “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” was: Sharpen your saw The message there was to keep practicing our craft and continue to get better at what we do. That message is still valid and very relevant. However, there is a need for… Continue reading
Ways to Distinguish Yourself #207 – Learn To Notice What is Left Unsaid…
What is said is important. Equally important is what is not said. If you are not noticing is “what is not said,” you might be missing a LOT more than you think you are. To illustrate the point, I am going to use a song from one of my favorite movies “Music and Lyrics.” The… Continue reading
Faster, better and cheaper OR…
I watched the keynote speech for iPad and was fascinated by what I saw. For those of you who missed it, you can now watch it on the Apple website at the link below: http://www.apple.com/ipad/ This post is not about singing praises for iPad but simply to highlight how the iPad has been positioned to… Continue reading
Leap of Faith
Photo Courtesy: Travis Gray on Flickr We take “leaps of faith” all the time. We don’t have a choice but to take a “leap of faith” when the data is limited to make a good assessment of the situation that leads to a rational decision [ For those smart types – not making a decision… Continue reading
Why Seth Godin's new book "LINCHPIN" is BRILLIANT and SCARY
Seth Godin is one of my heroes and my work is hugely influenced by his work. I couldn’t wait to read his new book “LINCHPIN.” ( It was an honor to see my photo in the inside cover) I thought I will finish reading this book on the same day that I got my hands… Continue reading
Because…
Photo Courtesy: Alistercyne at Flickr Last week, I had an opportunity to introduce one of my mentors Yakov Soloveychik to some of the people that I mentor. It was an honor and a privilege. I was explaining to the group that every time I meet Yakov I come back with something that I had not… Continue reading
When you are not working…
Photo Courtesy: Brunkfordbraun on Flickr When you are not working, are your assets working? A simple way to get leverage in your life is to have your assets working when you are not working. For example, writing a “good” blog will serve as an asset. Engaging on Twitter with a “good strategy” can also serve… Continue reading
Touched.
Photo Courtesy: Selva on Flickr When was the last time you were touched and moved? Do you recall one such moment in the last few weeks? I am sure that it was not: * When you went to a grocery store and picked up something and the cashier gave a smile that he gives to… Continue reading
A new foundation
Photo Courtesy: Ekainj on Flickr The general tendency is to build. create, publish or ship. However, without a solid foundation whatever you build, create, publish or ship won’t get far. You cannot NOT have a foundation. You have one. It is your sum total of your history, accomplishments, relationships and your contributions to start with…. Continue reading