Photo: Stanford Dish, Palo Alto Birds of the same feather do not always flock together… Enjoy the story: Criticism Jenny could find something wrong with almost anything. She complained about something or someone on one or more social networks everyday. Lot of friends joined in her rants. One day, when she needed something, none or… Continue reading
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Mini Saga #50 – Reason
Photo Courtesy: StarbuckGuy on Flickr The deadline is not the only reason to complete the project… Enjoy the story: Reason Paul knew Roger was sick and had missed the deadline. Roger wanted to complete the novel anyway. Paul suggested Roger to stop, as there was no chance of winning. Roger responded, “I am doing this… Continue reading
Mini Saga #49 – Expression
Photo Courtesy: Hamid Masoumi on Flickr (Un)reasonable expectations? Enjoy the story: Expression After a long conversation with the old couple, Dr.Kramer asked, “John, In the last 25 years you haven’t told Sarah that you love her?” John looked at Sarah and said; “I told you that I love you before we got married. If that… Continue reading
Mini Saga #48 – Persuasion
Photo Courtesy: Waynemah on Flickr Persuasion has many flavors Enjoy the story: Persuasion Boris lacked confidence. He was clumsy too. Succumbing to a wave of sympathy, Roger bought the magazine subscription and gave Boris some free advice on how to sell. Boris thanked Roger and as soon as he stepped out, he called his wife… Continue reading
Mini Saga #47 – Control
Photo Courtesy: Eric J. Lubbers on Flickr Agreed, you want to be in control all the times. But… Enjoy the story: Control Tom hated waiting in shopping lanes. That day, the lanes were packed. He strategically picked a lane that had carts with only a few items per cart. His lane moved fast. Unfortunately, the… Continue reading
Mini Saga #46 – Stress
Photo Courtesy: Stephen Poff on Flickr Before you complain about everything that’s causing you stress, take a look at how much you are contributing to your own stress. Enjoy the story: Stress Bobby had a fully packed schedule. He had breakfast, lunch and dinner with friends and business associates. Discussions were interesting and covered economy,… Continue reading
Mini Saga #44 – Argument
Photo Courtesy: Mintpics on Flickr The best way to win an argument is not to have one. But sometimes you can’t avoid an argument and for those times, you need to be prepared. Enjoy the story: Argument Bob and Nick held divergent positions on this point. As usual, Bob wouldn’t budge and finally Nick gave… Continue reading
Mini Saga #43 – Notice
We notice what we notice and sometimes what we notice is not enough. Enjoy the story: Notice The parking sign was clear – “No Parking from 6pm to 6am.” The time was still 5.30pm. Tim rushed inside the store. He came back in less than twenty minutes only to find a parking ticket clinging to… Continue reading
Mini Saga #40 – Dream
Photo Courtesy: Bobasonic on Flickr Sometimes dreams can be unbelievable 🙂 Enjoy the story: Dream Rick handed the keys to his Ferrari to the Valet guy and the phone rang. Actually it was the phone in his office. It was all a dream! Rick smiled and got up and walked towards his Mercedes. Just then,… Continue reading
Mini Saga #39 – Decision
Photo Courtesy: Shenghung Lin on Flickr Making good decisions is very important. But it’s also important to know how long you will take to make those “right” decisions. Enjoy the story: Decision Luke’s journey came to a screeching halt at a crossroad. Luke wanted to make the “right” choice. Both the roads seems to have… Continue reading