Note: I created this checklist a couple of years ago and it has served me well. No changes on the checklist except the dates. Please feel free to download, modify, re-use or share. We are obsessed about measuring everything. We want to know the number o connections, number of followers, number of pageviews, number of… Continue reading
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Here is the problem
The fastest way to get attention is to point to a problem and say, “Here is the Problem.” It gets even more easier to get attention on social media if you point to problems. There is a tendency for people to gather around you to express whatever you want to call it – empathy or… Continue reading
Not Too Busy to Say Thank You
Note: I wrote an article for Huffington Post titled – “Too Busy to Say Thank You” and you might want to read that before you read this article. I have been a long time fan of Sally Hogshead (@sallyhoghead on Twitter). She recently posted a short and touching story on Facebook. The photo and the story… Continue reading
A Foolproof [Re] Starter Plan
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The foundation for tomorrow will be laid laid with a) how you handled yourself in the past and b)how you handle yourself today. Since you can’t do anything about what happened in the past, we can only think about what you can do today for a better tomorrow. A foolproof [re] starter plan includes only two… Continue reading
4 Insights From the Interview With Jocelyn Glei of 99U.com
I had a delightful conversation with Jocelyn Glei, Editor-in-Chief of 99U.com about the first book “Managing Your Day to Day” in their book series aimed at educating creative professionals. About Jocelyn Glei As Editor-in-Chief and Director of 99U, Jocelyn K. Glei leads the 99U in its mission to provide the “missing curriculum” on making ideas happen…. Continue reading
Scale Matters.
No, I am not referring to the scale that refers to growth of a company. The scale I am referring to is what that you use to measure something. Yesterday I was at the gym. I was at the end of my mini exercise routine on an exercise machine. A young boy started exercising on… Continue reading
Defining Moments and Talk at SF on September 24
If you are reading this, you are old enough to have had several defining moments in your life. A defining moment in your life is very simply an event, an experience, a conversation or a realization that something needs to shift in your life for the better. A trigger that will lead to a change… Continue reading
Five Reasons You Might be Ignoring Your Greatest Competitor
There is a competitor that you should be scared of. And that competitor is… Drum roll.. Status Quo. Yes, status quo is a competitor that is more powerful than your most powerful competitor. Status quo as you are aware is for your prospect or your target audience to do nothing or continue to do what… Continue reading
The Path to Commanding Marketplace Premium
Commanding a premium in the marketplace is not about reaching a destination – it’s about crafting and re-crafting your journey as long as you want to play the game. If commanding a premium is on your wish list, consider the following three elements: 1. Unique Ability + Social Proof You should have some unique ability… Continue reading
The insanely Simple Key to Boost Your Leverage
The insanely simple key to boost your leverage is to consistently collect the right “rain checks” from smart people. Warning: Insanely simple only refers to the understanding of this concept and not the implementation of the concept. In life, to get real results, you have to pay real price. No shortcuts there. Let us go… Continue reading