It is never too late to rediscover your calling… Mini Saga #77 – Rediscover Ken was a good writer. Ken started a company wanting to follow the footsteps of his role model. The company struggled over three years. Ken had chronicled his journey in great detail. When he released his book “Going in Circles,” it… Continue reading
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Mini Saga #76 – Belief
Simple truth: If you don’t believe in yourself, it’s hard to get others to believe in you. Mini Saga #76 – Belief Ralph was perplexed about Ron investing in Jim’s company, especially because he passed on the opportunity six months ago. “So, why now Ron?” he asked. Ron smiled – “The idea has evolved. More… Continue reading
Mini Saga #75 – Today
Most people forget that today is PRECIOUS. Mini Saga #74 – Today Tom was 45, brilliant and nowhere. He reached out to Phil for help. He told how he was brilliant at analyzing yesterday and explain it. He also explained how he could create a superb blueprint for tomorrow. Phil smiled and asked, “Tom, have… Continue reading
Mini Saga #74 – The Final Countdown
It’s all about the meaning… Mini Saga #74 – The Final Countdown Mike’s thought experiment: Got fifteen minutes to live. Write a letter about living a blessed life. Mike struggled, but completed the letter. However, he was not happy because if the question was “why his life was a blessing for others,” he would have… Continue reading
Flash Foresight – Your stepping stone to a better future
Dan started his tour over at Principled Innovation with Jeff De Cagna (@pinnovation) on Monday, then moved on to The Fresh Peel with Chris Wilson (@FreshPeel) on Tuesday, then to BrandMix with Martin Bishop (@martinjbishop) on Wednesday, then on to Make it Great from Phil Gerbyshak and finally he is here. It was a normal… Continue reading
Breaking Through the Barrier – Interview with Jack Hayhow
I have had the pleasure of meeting Jack Hayhow last year and I have known him for years now. He is one not only very sharp but also one of the kindest people I have met. I still remember a quick phone call I had with Jack where I was validating one of my new… Continue reading
Do More Faster – Conversation with Brad Feld
I have been a huge fan of Brad Feld for a number of reasons (work, life, his philosophy etc.). So, I jumped on his new book (that he co-authored with David Cohen) immediately. I was blown away by the super high signal-to-noise ratio in the book. Do More Faster is one of the most highlighted… Continue reading
Telling a Better Story: Valentine’s Day Spending Trends
It is one thing to use the right tools. You get this wrong and you have a serious competitive disadvantage. Next step – a bit harder is to use the right tools right – yes, it’s a bit convoluted but the following example will help. The two charts below will tell the same story –… Continue reading
Mini Saga #73 – Parking
As you can see from the story, this is not a story about Parking. My goal with this mini saga is to bring out the fact we stop seeing things right in front of us when emotions take over. Mini Saga #73 – Parking Rob was getting frustrated now. It was seven minutes since the… Continue reading
Mini Saga #72 – Request
Mini Saga #72 – Request “Do you have anything around Row 10?” Jeff hated to be seated in the middle of the plane. “10B” the agent said. Jeff was delighted to get what he wanted. When they started boarding, he couldn’t stop smiling at himself – he would be flying in a tiny twenty seater plane…. Continue reading