My friend Hanley Brite (of Authentic Connections) gave a simple but “to the point” definition of what is a killer app. Here it is… A killer app is a product or service that nobody knew they wanted but once exposed to it, they could not live without it. Think about some of the killer apps… Continue reading
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The Journey
Liz Strauss has a Labor Day Link Love story fest going on. I am more than happy to participate in this writing exercise. Thanks for this Liz and here is my entry. I have linked to several of my favorite books (and my book 🙂 ) in the story. The Journey I had The Chicken… Continue reading
The Grass Dilemma – Business Ethics Quiz?
Received this via email from Timo and Raj at Heartwood Studios (originally via Vinay Khandpur in India). I called it “The Grass Dilemma” and it is a quick quiz on Business Ethics The Grass Dilemma (as posed by Vinay Khandpur) I am from India and it is considered holy to feed a cow! (I don’t… Continue reading
Mini Saga Sightings – Thank you
Thanks to so many of you who sent me emails about my new manifesto on ChangeThis titled “Mini Sagas: Bite Sized Lessons for Life and Business” Here are some sightings for the manifesto in the blogosphere. Thanks to all these wonderful people who are helping to spread the message. It means a lot to me…. Continue reading
The Power of Patience – Take Two
I wrote earlier about the value of patience (inspired by my hero Seth Godin) I think the winning combination is to be impatient for acquiring new knowledge but to be patient when waiting for results. Why? Learning is in your control and as much as we want it, results are typically not under your control…. Continue reading
A Perspective on Life and Death
A Perspective on LIfe and Death Last night I was at a concert by Indian Ocean band at Palo Alto. I went there to support Isha Foundation but was mesmerized by the experience created by the band. Simply fascinating! Now a perspective on Life and Death About Life One of the songs played by the… Continue reading
Views on a New Opportunity (Note: VCs please avoid reading this)
I am reading Richard Branson’s book “Screw It, Let’s Do It” I think every Entrepreneur or Entrepreneur Wannabe should read this. The very first page of the first chapter “Just Do It” highlights the way how Sir Richard Branson views an opportunity. On a lighter note, Venture Capitalists, please avoid reading this excerpt 🙂 Excerpts… Continue reading
Why You Can't Ignore Blogs – Take Two
Last year I wrote about “Why You Can’t Ignore Blogs“. Now that I am using pictures more (thanks to my friend Dan Roam) I have a simpler version this time. This is Take Two. Here is one reason. We need the help of experts to interpret the world for us. Earlier, those interpretations and world… Continue reading
Six-Word Memoir – Retake
I am a big fan of Dan Pink and his work. First, he inspired me to write a set of mini sagas (Latest Manifesto – Mini Sagas: Bite Sized Wisdom for Life and Business) and then he made me think about a six-word memoir. Always keeps me busy 🙂 I did a first-take on my… Continue reading
Local, Targeted and Religious Marketing…
Kavitha (my wife) and Sumukh (our son) are currently in India on a holiday. There is a lot of food in the freezer but sometimes I end up just eating outside. Last week I was at an Indian restaurant called Bhavika Foods in Sunnyvale picking up something to eat. It is a tiny restaurant but… Continue reading