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
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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
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
Mini Saga #71 – Offer
The same offer can be transformed into a killer offer with the power of a story. Here is one example ( for the inspiration to this mini saga, please read: This Car Wash is Free – The Power of the Narrative) Mini Saga #71 – Offer Bob hated deals and discounts but this car wash deal… Continue reading
Mini Saga #69 – Support
It was good to get that support right when it was needed most. Or…may be not! Mini Saga #68 – Support When successful VC and friend Bob invested in his new venture, Jim was more than delighted. Five years later, the venture went nowhere. Over dinner, Bob mentioned that he had never believed in the project… Continue reading
Mini Saga #68 – Comparison
The plan seemed almost perfect. There was only one small glitch… Mini Saga #68 – Comparison Joe was very excited to pitch his startup to Matt. Joe explained how his startup’s business model was very similar to the business model of one of Matt’s portfolio companies. Matt passed. Joe was heartbroken. Four weeks later, Joe read… Continue reading
Mini Saga #67- Advantage
Not everything can be easily replicated… Mini Saga #67 – Advantage John and Bob were competing on the deal. John badly wanted to win. He got all the approvals to offer a price that couldn’t be beat. Unfortunately that price failed to win him that deal. John quickly learned that Bob’s 10-year-old relationship with buyer couldn’t… Continue reading
Mini Saga #66 – Attention
Attention is at a premium everywhere. You need to “earn” someone’s attention. Attempts to steal it from someone usually fails. Mini Saga #66 – Attention Jack was coming out of Bob’s office. He smilingly told John, “I stretched that five minute meeting to thirty minutes”. John smiled and walked into Bob’s office. Bob smiled and… Continue reading