Even if you think your book of destiny is already written, you can still edit it. Mini Saga #106 – Destiny Eight failures in a row. Jim was more than frustrated, “My destiny might have been set the day I was born,” he thought. One day, he got an email with the names of sixty… Continue reading
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Mini Saga #105 – Respect
. You can rarely demand respect; you need to earn it Mini Saga #105 – Respect That day was the turning point. It was clearly John’s mistake and that meeting was going to be ugly. His boss Frank and the CEO Mark were present. Mark was visibly unhappy. Before John could speak, Frank spoke and… Continue reading
Mini Saga #104 – Image
First, you need to be comfortable with yourself. Only then, you can expect others to be comfortable with you. Mini Saga #104 – Image The interview went well and Ron wanted to hire Derek. Derek was happy but not comfortable. He refused the job citing that he had portrayed a good image but it was… Continue reading
Mini Saga #103 – Message
For most people, lack of knowledge is not the problem, lack of action is. Mini Saga #103 – Message “The time to act is now.” – that’s what the post card said. Frank simply smiled. He got that post card every first day of the month. After watching for six months, Charlie gave up and… Continue reading
Mini Saga #102 – Uncertainty
Dealing with uncertainty may be hard but that’s nothing compared to living with total certainty. Mini Saga #102 – Uncertainty Unlike his old job, his new job had more predictability and less uncertainty. John was relieved. Jenny was relieved too. Six months later Jenny observed that John was unhappy again. She asked, “Anything wrong with… Continue reading
Mini Saga #101 – Alive
Most of your waking hours are spent on your job. You better make them count! Mini Saga #101 – Alive Tom had four offers the day he quit. He visited with four potential Bosses and made a decision all within one week. Roger asked, “Tom, aren’t you rushing through this decision?” Tom responded, “The visits… Continue reading
Mini Saga #100 – Recipe
Role models are great for inspiration, not for imitation Mini Saga #100 – Recipe Bob knew about Ron’s long quest for a “perfect” role model. Ron was in search of “that” success recipe. That day, Bob was surprised that Ron had abandoned the search forever. Ron explained, “I am totally inspired but I also realize… Continue reading
Mini Saga #99 – Transformation
Change is hard. It’s harder when you are on the one who is supposed to change. Mini Saga #99 – Transformation The Management team was delighted when Rob asked them to write a change manifesto for the company. Each one submitted their list – 185 “must change” items in total. Next morning there was another… Continue reading
Mini Saga #98 – Ordinary
It’s hard to win against someone when they are operating on their strengths and you are not. Mini Saga #98 – Ordinary It started off as healthy rivalry between co-workers John and Rick. John tried his best for three years but couldn’t win. Finally, he accepted defeat and went back to Rick for advice. Rick… Continue reading
Mini Saga #97 – Intuition
Most people need to see it to believe it. Those who believe in intuition, just need to feel it. Mini Saga #96 – Connection Rob and Chris were at it again – arguing about Intuition. Unlike Chris, Rob thought “Intuition” didn’t make any logical sense. Just then, Rob received a very short phone call from… Continue reading