Wake up excited every single day of your life

This post is no. 2 in 7-post how to make an impact series. It is not about jumping out of bed roaring like a tiger; it is more about waking up with a sense of calm and gentle joy…

5-minute thinking excercise

The idea is to be mindful of our actions and be able to make an impact on a daily basis. At the end of the day, keep aside 5 minutes and think; Did you wake up excited, looking forward to…

Build a startup as a student – Why & How?

There are four types of students based on their career aspirations; 1. Those who want to get a job after finishing college 2. Those who want to become an entrepreneur 3. Those who want to pursue higher education 4. And…

Future of education

Education currently adopts “one size fits all” approach. This needs to change. In current system, Individuals are built around education. In future education will be built around individuals. It will cater to individual needs first rather than being…

Secret Wish of A Blogger

1. Wish I had more readers, comments, and RSS/email readers. 2. Wish my blog ranked better. 3. Wish more people linked to my posts. 4. Wish I was famous like Godin or Scoble. 5. Wish it was easier to blog…

13 facts every young person should know.

1. Motivation will get you started; discipline will keep you on path and help you move ahead. 2. Now is the best time. 3. It helps if you reach early whether it is a movie theatre, classroom, or conference. You…

Leverage what you have!

Do you spend time and energy thinking about what you don’t have? Better leverage what you have. A young person, who has entered workforce, may lack in experience but has the advantage of an open mind, low-maintenance lifestyle, and high…

Entrepreneurs and Farmers

If you think about it, a farmer and an entrepreneur are both similar in many ways. While I was writing this also noticed some differences — listed those below. What is same? A Farmer An Entrepreneur Sows a seed Comes…

How to make maximum impact?

I am all for self growth, making an impact and getting close to one’s dreams. I do it by learning. I learn best when I act and experiment. Minimize is one of my 5 words for 2011. I tried an…

The Domino Project + Interesting

Just finished a live video chat with Seth Godin and Amber Rae; and many members of the worldwide street team (who are now friends). Here are my takeaways. What? Traditional books are hard to share and expensive. The Domino Project…

Less ideas, More action

I was talking to a friend recently. He is a person who becomes really excited about new ideas. His interest in a new idea starts at a peak and moves down fast. Today he is excited about one opportunity, tomorrow…

Helping reinvent publishing

I am really excited to share this with you. Thanks to wonderful Amber Rae, I am now part of the worldwide street team evangelizing Seth Godin’s The Domino Project, powered by Amazon. You can also check The Domino …

The Domino Effect

“The domino effect is a chain reaction that occurs when a small change causes a similar change nearby, which then will cause another similar change, and so on in linear sequence.” (From Wikipedia) Success in life Success in life…

Is fear holding you back?

We need to overcome our fears to move closer to our dreams. Taking action is one of the simplest ways to overcome fear. Fear can overpower a person who is sitting idle just thinking about what may come next; but…

Teaching, sharing and learning

During my teenage years, a good friend asked me to help his younger brother with his studies. I agreed. These sessions lasted for no longer than a week. Thankfully so, because after 1^st day of teaching I realized that…