PinnedThe Gamble GuideMaking Wise Choices — The thing about gambling is that, to play, we have to be willing to lose. That’s what we put on the table — the willingness. Not what we have, but what we are willing to stake. That’s the play. It’s a trial, a guess… We want something back (tangible or…Productivity2 min readProductivity2 min read
PinnedThe Hack is SharingThe new code plus my experience with a lady in the pool — I went swimming yesterday and while I was doing my usual 100 squats in the shallow side of the pool, a young lady walked up to me and asked with a smile, ‘can I join you?’ and I said ‘yes, why not?’ Apparently, she was a newbie and she thought…Sharing Economy2 min readSharing Economy2 min read
PinnedHow to show up READYWhat does it mean to show up? At what point are you ready? When is it time to start that business, write that blog, share your story, execute that idea or send that proposal? Often times, we get caught up doing a lot of things but what we have to…2 min read2 min read
6 hours agoThere’s Unhealthy Self-confidenceAnd you need a balance — How do we balance “I’m enough” with the need for constant growth which is like saying “I’m not enough” Or how do we make sense of “I’m in competition with only myself” with the idea that life is actually tough and you are pretty much going to have to put…Mindfulness3 min readMindfulness3 min read
1 day agoDon’t Forget These on Your First Day at WorkYou’ll be better off — This post is a republish of one I wrote a few months back but with a twist. Inspired by a question a friend asked me today. He said, “it’s my first day at work (he’s on probation) and I wonder what else I should take with me”. I’m sure he…Careers1 min readCareers1 min read
2 days agoHow Great People Defy the OddsAnd how you can too — What are the chances that you’ll be richer than Waren Buffet? Or that your podcast will become number 1? Or that you’ll win a gold medal at the Olympics? Or that you’d create a game bigger than the Olympics? Or that you’ll sell more album copies than Michael Jackson’s Thriller? Or that you’d become the…Life Lessons2 min readLife Lessons2 min read
4 days agoSimple Techniques for Complex ProjectsBy someone who has done a lot of them — In a blog post, Seth Godin outlines some simple but useful ways of handling complex projects across industries. Here you go: Warm up the machines that take a long time first. Stress test the go/no go parts of the project as early as possible. If the cost is low, replace…Productivity1 min readProductivity1 min read
5 days agoWhat’s The Difference Between Weather And Climate?We’ve all had some flavor of the weather small talk: “So, that’s some weather we are having today” or “Boy, is it hot out today” or “Can you believe how windy it is”. You may have also heard “It is so cold out today — I thought the planet was…Climate Change2 min readClimate Change2 min read
6 days agoUseful resources on dreams and fulfilling them4 articles and where I found them — Found myself going through my medium profile and I found that I've written over 400 stories. I often get asked how I'm able to write so consistently, and it’s a few things here and there but the short answer is — duty. I see it as a duty. Now to…Goals1 min readGoals1 min read
Mar 14Loneliness vs. SolitudeAnd how to switch — Solitude is when you enjoy your own company Loneliness is when it feels like a punishment Solitude feels rewarding Loneliness feels unpleasant Solitude is a choice (you’re happy to make) Loneliness is something you’d rather not have (or forced) Solitude doesn't feel like you’re not loved or cared for Loneliness…Psychology2 min readPsychology2 min read
