There is a reason they say – “A picture is worth a thousand words.” First, thanks to Amit Agarwal for sharing this very cute pic. Also thanks to Albara Alohali who originally shared it on Facebook. There is a lot to learn from the kids who created this picture. For one, they could have just… Continue reading
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Do you want a gift with it?
Everyone has heard the phrase: Do you want some fries with it? This refers to the standard up-sell offer from McDonalds. You buy a burger (or almost anything) and while the person in the counter rings that he or she looks up and asks, “Do you want some fries with it?” The offer is compelling… Continue reading
Call in the Next Ten Minutes…
You’ve probably seen those thirty-minute, late-night television infomercials that tell you a story about a product in all its glory. After about twenty minutes into the commercial, you have been repeatedly told that your life is incomplete without this latest gizmo. You’ve heard others enthusiastically state how the item changed their lives and brought them… Continue reading
Watch the stories (pun intended)
You can check the time on your cell phone. Or you could buy a reasonably good watch for less than $100. So, why would anyone buy a watch that is north of $2500. Obviously not just to check the time. So, it must be the stories that the watch makers tell about why you need… Continue reading
Thirst!
Photo Courtesy: Tsja! on Flickr You drink water when you are thirsty. But the doctors say that you need to drink at least eight glasses of water everyday to stay healthy. Most people ignore the advice and stick to drinking water only when they are thirsty. While they can ignore the advice they can’t avoid… Continue reading
Our deepest fear.. by Marianne Williamson
This is an excerpt from the book “A Return to Love” by Marianne Williamson (Hat Tip: Mari Smith) “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to… Continue reading
The Present
Photo Courtesy: jmb1977 on Flickr A few days ago, I had a delightful dinner conversation with Mitchell Levy and Kiruba Shankar. We talked a LOT and covered many things. A story about a “Present” shared by Mitchell totally touched my heart. Here it is in his own words. This happened when D (Mitchell’s son) was… Continue reading
Who?
Who? Who said that? That’s the first question that comes to your mind when you hear a quote or anything interesting. Think about this quote “Stay hungry, stay foolish!” If you didn’t know that the above quote (source: You have got to find what you love) was from Steve Jobs, you may be lost. You… Continue reading
Quotes worth recording – Paramahamsa Yogananda
This gem from Paramahamsa Yogananda sums up what is required to build lasting relationships. “There is a magnet in your heart that will attract true friends. That magnet is unselfishness, thinking of others first… when you learn to live for others, they will live for you.” – Paramahansa Yogananda Hat tip: Ambal Balakrishnan Please sign… Continue reading
Hijack!
A plane is getting hijacked and everyone on the plane is VERY scared. There is fear on everybody’s face. It is clear to them that they are not in control anymore. At one level, they were not in control anyway once they got into the plane but this was different. They signed up for it… Continue reading