Archive for the year 2012

Seth Godin sends a box. With tons of inspiration and (a Free Prize inside..)

Earlier this month, a big box found its way from Seattle to my home. Seth Godin sent this to his Kickstarter tribe. The box contained eight copies of the hardcover edition of The Icarus Deception, PLUS two copies…

Best of 2012

Year 2012 started with a wish for you.’ It was my best year yet. I did things that I love to do, met some incredible people, and gained clarity about which path to take. I also launched new projects,…

The myth of doing what you love.

“I’m always doing things I can’t do. That’s how I get to do them.” – Pablo Picasso If you always do what you love — you will not learn anything new. While learning something new, you adept and struggle —…

How to plan your day like Benjamin Franklin?

So you want to plan your day like Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, the man known for his autobiography and 13 virtues. Let us first take a look how Benjamin Franklin’s day…

Results: My No Metrics Experiment

On September 24th I started a no metrics experiment. For first 28 days it actually ran like a “low metrics experiment”, with some success in between. But towards the end I was able to make it a TRUE NO …

How to shine like a star â˜…?

This post is about the inner light that shines within all of us. In some bright in others even brighter. This the longest post I have ever written on this blog (3300+ words) so it will take at least 10-15 …

A new month

You can use a new month to move ahead in life. Why a month? Because a month is long enough time to do something and analyze results. If the results are not in line with your plans — you can…

Find a path that is worthy of you.

It is your job. Your duty. No one else will do it for you. You do not need to start, you already have. You started when you made your first choice about your relationships, your job, your
health and other…

A shot at life without metrics

Are you a metrics junkie? I am. I also love to introspect. It is my way of making sure that things are on right track. Checking stats for my personal blog is one of my favorite pass times. I recently…

Notes from Nasscom Emergeout Delhi 2012

Seasons change, times too. 8th August was such a day – witness to changing seasons – blessed with small raindrops. It was also the day when Nasscom Emergeout was happening at Gurgaon. I got an invite to attend, and decided…

How to celebrate our freedom?

India celebrates its independence day on 15th August. More than 6 decades ago on this day India attained freedom from British Rule. USA claimed its independence on 4^th July more than 2 centuries ago. People celebrate Independence Day in…

You, the creator. Time and space, your tools.

You ask for the opportunity. You ask for the chance. It is already here. You just need to look up, look with right intent and look long enough. Learn to use time and space well. Space. Calm sets in when…

50 pages a day

Will help you read a book a week. 52 books in a year. New perspectives. New ideas to write about. Food for thought. Fuel for rich discussions. A new life…. who knows. Is it easy? No. Can it be done?…

How to ensure success. (no, the secret is not enough practice)

You need to put up a performance to succeed. The size of the stage does not matter. Practice matters – but not too much – if you do not show up. If you are singer, stand up (or sit) and…

Do good to feel good.

It will serve you well. It is also good for people around you. One deed at a time, one person at a time. Smile at people. Be nice to them, when you can. Help somebody in need – even when…