Thinking aloud through sketches, words and humour
Spend some time today illustrating after a long hiatus. Picked up a piece of paper without knowing what I wanted and just let my pen wander. Straight ink to paper for a bit today evening in office when I got a breather, and let fantasy capture the paper. What emerged seemed to be part horse,... Continue Reading →
How much to protect and how much to let them experience and learn as kids? This is always the big quandary. As kids we enjoyed the freedom and learnt so much by doing things and making our mistakes. As a parent, so often the instinct is to protect and ensure everything is perfect. I have... Continue Reading →
These are simple but great philosophies to live by!!
Just saw Oblivion. I was waiting for this movie for months and had high expectations like I do for any Tom Cruise movies. I walked away from the theatre with mixed emotions. The ride was great but not riveting. The concept was interesting, the premise and setting great. The cinematography and visualization of the future... Continue Reading →
Some puns on Peter Parker. Had some mindless fun. Therapeutic for me. Guess not for readers. Ha!
Seth Godin, the guru of marketing and strategy speaks about techniques to make your business indispensable. Relevant for startups, SMEs and MNCs alike. A must hear
An interview of Sir Richard Branson. Great insights into the mindset for an entrepreneur! Branson has always been and will be a source of inspiration for his spirit and element of fun he brings into everything he does.
This is one f my all time favourite edits containing excerpts from interviews by one of the my favourite actors, Will Smith. His philosophy and attitude to his craft is truly an inspiration. What a man!
I can watch this again and again and then yet again. So many life lessons and simple truths for success. No frills and from the heart. This speech gave birth to so many famous oft quoted phrases like "Stay hungry, stay foolish" and "Connect the dots".
This half time speech by Al Pacino in the movie "Any Given Sunday" is so engaging. There's something amazing about Sports movies and the coaches speech which converts underdogs into winners. So much to learn for leaders
Great article I found on Entrepreneur.com A practical guide to getting what you want, when you want it, at the price you want. BY MICHAEL SANIBEL | August 24, 2009| Negotiating is a part of everyday life, but in business it's absolutely critical to your success. Poor negotiation can cripple a company just as quickly as losing... Continue Reading →
25 Common Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs Do you have what it takes to get through hard times? Here are the traits that help home-based business owners thrive. BY JAMES STEPHENSON |This article has been excerpted from the Ultimate Home Based Business Handbook, by James Stephenson, available from Entrepreneur Press. Regardless of your definition of success, there are, oddly enough,... Continue Reading →
Doha Airport dinner
Here are some inspiring, fun and insightful thoughts on parenting. I loved these!
This is my bucket list. Though its a bucket list, I would really love to tick everything on this list in the next 5 years! I probably would add 50 more as the years go by on this wish list. 1.Write and illustrate a children's book 2.Climb Kilimanjaro 3.Do a series of large format paintings... Continue Reading →
The philosophy of Doing- super simplified!
2 quotes that speak about negativity and its strength and a simple approach to staying positive always. Sometimes the simplest and basic ideas can stop you and smile at you, leaving you with it's effervescence forever. The thought can hug you gently and leave its insight like a perfume for days.
Steve Martin said it best!
Loved the power of these words
A few weeks ago my 3 year old son was making a Mother's Day card in his play school. The kids had to splash paint and fold the card to make shapes with the splotch. Zain, my son brought his card and gifted it to my wife. We proudly have him a hug and kept... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago my 3 year old son was making a Mother's Day card in his play school. The kids had to splash paint and fold the card to make shapes with the splotch. Zain, my son brought his card and gifted it to my wife. We proudly have him a hug and kept... Continue Reading →
My cabin was designed as a reflection of my personality and designed to inspire me to be at my thinking best. We designed and fitted out the complete office in-house . There's a wall with my sketches, a collection of odds and ends from my travel. The space is minimal with hardly any paper or... Continue Reading →
I was at an office in DIFC for a meeting today and the view from their conference room was awe inspiring. Here are some snapshots in black and white.
A great thought for life. Welcome mistakes and grow faster!
Brilliant article in Entrepreneur magazine. Had to share Entrepreneurs are hustlers. We wear many hats. We're like the chameleons of the business world, adapting to whatever we need to be at any given moment in time. It is no wonder so many of us struggle when our ventures gain critical mass and it comes time... Continue Reading →
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