There are some smart people who think they know everything and they are not even looking for any advice. We are not talking about them. Then there are a vast majority of smart people who are open to good advice but they don’t do anything with it. You may know someone who fits the bill… Continue reading
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The bar to be joyful
I was at the store today when I met my friend with her year old son. The young boy hesitated a bit before coming to me and within a few minutes we were friends. Within a few seconds he was laughing and giggling away to glory. It didn’t take much to make him laugh either…. Continue reading
When the value of a diamond is zero
Question: When do you think the value of a diamond will be zero? Answer: When the person having the diamond does not know what a diamond is. Let’s think about it. Imagine a person who has never heard of a diamond and does not what it is, how it looks and the value of it…. Continue reading
The road not taken
Every important (and not so important) decision will create a road not taken. All the alternatives that you didn’t take are the roads not taken. You took a particular road as probably that was the best available option among al the alternatives. Sometimes constraints (like money, available time, family etc.) might have forced you to… Continue reading
7 Reasons for the Rise of Mediocrity
We all are familiar with mediocrity. It’s everywhere and growing rapidly. Here are seven reasons that are contributing to the alarming rise of mediocrity 1. Amplify without Accomplishment Logically, you should accomplish first and then amplify it. It makes sense that way. Enter Social media and the world changed a bit, at least that’s what… Continue reading
Opening new worlds, one connection at a time
When you reflect back at your own life, you will notice that most big shifts in your life occurred because of someone. That someone opened a new world for you when you came in contact with them. I am sure you have thanked them. I also hope that you thanked those that made that connection… Continue reading
Three Inspiring Videos (AND Three Additional Lessons)
If you know where to look, there is no short supply for inspiration. If you are not interested, inspiration can be right in front of you and you will miss it by a mile. Here are three videos that should inspire anyone: 1. Stanford Commencement speech by Steve Jobs More than 11 million people have… Continue reading
Interview with Sramana Mitra on 1M/1M Program
1M/1M Program has a bold mission One Million by One Million is a global initiative that aims to nurture a million entrepreneurs reach a million dollars each in annual revenue and beyond by 2020, thereby creating a trillion dollars in global GDP and ten million jobs. This is an ambitious project and it’s not surprising… Continue reading
Mini Saga #118 – Confidence
This mini saga was adapted by a story I read in the Introduction of “the Element” by Sir. Ken Robinson. Although the story is about a young girl, it has an important message for all of us adults. Mini Saga #118 – Confidence Samantha was deeply focused on her drawing. The teacher had to call… Continue reading
Why many smart people come across as selfish
You have seen many smart people and after one conversation with them you get a feeling that they seem too selfish. The conversation was all about them and what they are working on and how they are going to do what they are going to do. Sometimes, you felt odd to even continue the conversation. It… Continue reading