Lost Bob was totally lost. He was frustrated. His problem was simple. He couldn’t figure out where exactly he was. Naturally, he was clueless on the direction or the distance to his destination. After struggling a bit, Bob realized what the real problem was – he was carrying the wrong map! — Note: 1. A… Continue reading
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Paying the right price
We all want a good deal. Don’t we? What if we get a deal that is too good to be true? That happens very often actually. Example: When you read a VERY good book. Think about the price you paid for that book. Isn’t it a steal? One of the great lessons that I learnt… Continue reading
How can I get more traffic to my blog?
This is the #1 question that I get asked when there is a discussion about my blog. I am sure there are other bloggers who are reasonably successful who get asked the same question. I have written about blog traffic before and others have too. There are strategies and then there are tactics. In this… Continue reading
Christophe Herreman says..
Christophe Herreman has posted a review of “Beyond Code” summarizing a few key points from the book. He says that “This is one of the books to refer to when you are in need of a guide in hard times” Here is the link to the full reviewChristophe Herreman: Review of Beyond Code Thanks Christophe!… Continue reading
When winning is a bigger loss than losing
Winning is not the opposite of losing all the time. Sometimes, it can be a bigger loss than losing. Here are some cases: 1. You fudge your resume, tell lies and somehow get that dream job.2. You rip apart the logic proposed by your spouse and win that argument.3. You prove that you are smarter… Continue reading
Mini Saga #13 – The Block
The Block Being a professional writer, it was hard for him to not write for the last six days. That day, he was determined to write. He forced himself to write about fourteen pages. That night, after reading through everything, he ran every single sheet of paper into a shredder and slept. — Note: 1…. Continue reading
Quotes worth recording – Russ Walden
Chair for our Vistage group, Sterling Lanier had put up a great quote last wednesday. The quote was about fairness. Is treating all people equally fair? At the outset, it looks like its fair. Please read on.. “The most unfair practice is the equal treatment of unequals” – Russ Walden, Ridgewood Hotels Please sign up… Continue reading
BlogCamp at Chennai; Presentation: Blogging for a Global Audience
I spent the last couple of days in India at BlogCamp at Chennai . I was invited there by Kiruba Shankar and I was really glad I was there. I had exchanged emails with many bloggers over there but had never met them in person. I am one who believes that nothing can replace a… Continue reading
God is in the details
This trip to Delhi was fascinating. We all took a small break and sneaked out to Agra to visit Taj Mahal. It was the same experience I had in Niagara Falls. Taj Mahal took my breath away and I was spell bound just like thousands of others. I was also fascinated by the number of… Continue reading
Ways to distinguish yourself #162 – Provide options; but not too many
Typically people don’t want anyone to anyone else to make choices for them. They want to CHOOSE. Typically, people don’t want someone else to sell to them. They want to BUY. Imagine a simple scenario where you are meeting with a professional service provider for some advice. The professional listens to you keenly and understands… Continue reading