Archive for the tag Growth

There is no magic potion

You know this in your heart. If not — let us set the record straight. Ladies and gentlemen there is no magic potion or pill that can help you become a – –  Successful (able, known, great — insert …

Benefits of being unknown

People want success, many of us dream of becoming famous. You may be unknown; but there may be a thought inside your head to become a celebrity. Have you ever thought, “What if my life was like (insert your …

Good learning mix

Learning is important. It helps you gain perspective and also makes sure that you continue to grow. A book can be a great source of learning. It is an author’s year/s of effort and learning in condensed, portable and easily…

Better in 2011

Maya started her day as always. She woke up, went through the morning routine, ate breakfast — toast and a cup of tea; wore a black top, a black and white striped skirt; hopped on to the company bus and…

Less than perfect

Nothing is perfect. There is no perfect marketing plan, no perfect start up. There is (rarely) a dream debut; that is why it is called (dream) debut. To break in a new field you may need to make a less…

Create and Connect

Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga are both close to reaching 1 billion page views on YouTube. Their success and especially the role of social media in it is worth learning from. Lady Gaga’s twitter account has 6million+ followers and on…

Overnight success takes time

Yes friends success takes time at least it takes more than we think. Of course there are ways that can help you finish projects fast; but for big success you will need to spend years not months. You may have…

Your own online platform

It may have been a big deal in the past not anymore. Creating your independent online platform (IOP) is easier than ever. It works best when you intend to help others first. Owning a platform will become a reality in…

Make the best of your Mondays

Modern life is a mix of weekdays and weekends. We work on weekdays and have fun, run errands, rest over weekends. Monday is the first day of the week. I call it getting in the groove day. It helps set…

Shut-off, why not?

In this world running at a breakneck speed it is important to stop and take breaks otherwise you know what will happen? Somebody will break a neck. Let us discuss why and how to shut off; and also touch upon…

What is stopping you?

As kids all of us harbor dream of becoming something – an actor, a pilot, a soldier, a businessman, a model or something. Over a period these dreams take a back seat. People still dream as they grow may be…

Two questions

Ask these two questions and you will spend your time better and get more out of your life. Why am I doing this?
Is there a better way? Why am I doing this? Ask this question because you are accountable…

Invest and Grow

Invest in books to grow. Invest what people spend on a restaurant dinner with friends or on a small weekend party. Buy 12 books, all at one go. This is ideal; because later you may be busy; may not get…

Keep the momentum going!

Momentum is important. People leave unfinished projects; because momentum is lost. Many of these projects hold a lot of promise. Why one loses momentum?   Because boredom sets in, life takes over and the original plan is no longer viable.  You…