Mini Saga #121 – New Year Card Joe looked at the new years cards that Derek had received. In a teasing mood, he asked Derek, “How come there’s no card from Bill?” Derek smiled, “I know I can’t count on Bill to send a card. Unlike many who sent cards, he is there when I… Continue reading
Date Archives → December 2011
Rejection may just be a stop sign – Jai Ho story
We talked about stop signs very recently. A rejection even from someone who is accomplished can dampen anyone’s spirits. However, the reasons for rejections can be many. If what you have created is valuable and awesome, the reason for rejection is generally, the fit. What you brought to the table may just not be right… Continue reading
The stop signs
The general rule to follow at the stop sign is to stop and then go. Exceptions apply (in some places in India, you stop when you absolutely need to stop, otherwise you just go.) OK, assuming that everyone is following the rules, life becomes simple for you and for everyone else who is on the… Continue reading
Radically different in 2012
Radically different is what most people would wish to be in the 2012. To be radically different is to be markedly different from the usual or customary. Who wouldn’t want something radically different (on the positive side, of course) in the new year? Almost everyone. Note that I did not say everyone as there are… Continue reading
The Personal Big Bubble
No, I am not talking about the economical or startup bubble. I am referring to a personal big bubble that people will experience ( but may not be aware of ) after they see some level of success. A personal big bubble, like many other bubbles is difficult to see because it does not manifest… Continue reading
7 Lessons for a lifetime from 100 days in Mumbai
Three days after our marriage, Kavitha and I moved to Mumbai. We lived there for about 100 days and then we moved on to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia (Damansara Jaya in Petaling Jaya to be very precise) This was eighteen years ago and I still remember those days and how it shaped the rest of… Continue reading
It starts with the (right) intent
Intent is the state of one’s mind at the time one carries out an action. The power of the right intent is often underestimated because what you see are actions and what you can rarely see is intent. However, common sense shows us that intent influences actions and competent people can notice actions to get… Continue reading
Dr. Liz Alexander on Thought Leadership
Thought Leadership is one of my favorite topics. You don’t become a thought leader in a day or a week or in a month. It takes years of investment but when you look at the platform it will provide for you to make a bigger contribution to the world, it makes it all worth it…. Continue reading
Mini Saga #120 – Beauty
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder… Mini Saga #120 – Beauty Rick was surprised at Peter’s decision. The class photograph clearly showed that Jenny was way more beautiful than Samantha. “Both of them loved you. Why Samantha, Peter?” Rick asked. “Difference,” Peter smiled,”Jenny needs a really good reason to smile and Samantha will… Continue reading
When extraordinary is the default
Extraordinary is just that – something positively outside of the ordinary. Something that will standout in a sea of mediocrity. What appears as extra-ordinary to others might be something that happens by default to the achiever, especially if it is setup that way. Over the years, I have followed one rule when people ask for… Continue reading