Category Archives: Random Thoughts

The other day I was called on stage to speak on the importance of “small talk.” Out of the blue sky! I wish I’d known better… It was embarrassing since I didn’t have much to say… and what I did say didn’t make any sense! Honestly, I hate small talk! Allow me to explain: It […]

I lunch out on Saturdays. A deliberate decision I made a few years back since I hang out with friends and like minded people on Saturdays. (Helps me have an uninterrupted Sunday with my family and loved ones.)   Last Saturday I was at this upscale Mexican restaurant in Khan Market with a friend. We ordered […]

How often do you wake up next to a dead phone? I know, that is a weird question, but exactly what I experienced yesterday. I woke up next to a dead phone. It started to act up the evening before. Distorted screen and an unresponsive touch. I irritatingly just turned the phone off. Thinking that it […]

I’m a huge Ben Settle fan. Though I haven’t bought any of his products, I sure do read each of his mails that he sends out daily. I once popped this question: Quick question: do you plan your content or just write what you feel like? Curious… My biggest hurdle is that I constantly worry about […]

November was crazy! Loads of work, learning and eating (not really bingeing)! (I know, I know… it sure sounds like an excuse to not post anything here… but that’s just me… procrastinating! I’m working on it… remember?) Sometimes work can really tie you down. For good. But then you miss out on the opportunities to […]

There’s a famous Zen story about a monk and Joshu (I don’t know who Joshu is, but that’s irrelevant here). The monk tells Joshu, “I have just entered the monastery. Please teach me.” Joshu asks, “Have you eaten your rice porridge? The monk replies, “I have eaten.” Joshu says, “Then you had better wash your […]

Because it’s your money most people won’t value the things that you value it’s fun to let them fight for your stuff when you’re dead! (Saddleback leather’s tagline) Seriously, spend money on things that matter, that add value to your life and lasts long. I hate to pay for same stuff time and again! That’s […]

I once heard Tony Robbins say (was it Power Talk?) that “Talent is OVERRATED!” Back then, I shrugged it off, just one of those weird things that Tony says. To shock you out of wits. To change your state. Or to give you a new perspective. Years later, I think he did have a point. We […]

Does that sound arrogant? It is. Here’s why — because that’s the truth you don’t want to hear. Heck, that’s the truth I don’t want to hear myself! I’ve been struggling to “find time” for a lot of things — be it working on content for my presentations or to write daily. Despite having these […]

… isn’t really an art, but common sense. This verse from the bible explains it all — “do unto others as you would want other do unto you.” That’s it! Sadly, we don’t come near to following that advice. Far from it. Feedback, should almost always be personal. If someone screws up, pull them aside and just […]