Archive for the category Career

How To Become An Expert 

So you want to become an expert?
It is not that complex.
It starts with learning, applying what you learn and sharing it.
I have written elsewhere on this blog about learning.
Today I will focus on why and…

11 Simple Ideas to Excel at Work

Doesn’t matter what you work on and where you work. You can be in a job, working for a client, or running a start-up and serving your customers. Follow these simple ideas and you will excel at work. “When you…

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…

Flow

Flow is what separates superstars from ordinary. By superstars I mean Olympic medal winning athletes, Oscar winning entertainers, Grammy Winning musicians, remarkable leaders — people who are worthy of being role models. Whether you want to make an impact on…

Power has shifted

During old times — really old times — there was a king. He had all the wealth, prestige, connections, opportunities and access to knowledge. His courtesans also had all these though less than the king. Merchants were also privileged but…

What to do after you exchange cards?

First step should be to record the information into a system that you trust and are comfortable using. It should be easy to access, review and update information. Record email, phone, website/blog (if there is one), a small note on…

Are you a pro?

If  you want to stand apart in your field of choice — business, entertainment, technology, education or anything else; you need to conduct yourself as a pro (professional) and not as an amateur. A pro is someone who; is ready…

Make a new beginning

Year 2010 will soon come to an end. Hope it has been a great year so far for you. For others it may have been average. And there are people out there for whom it may have been totally forgettable.…