Thinking aloud through sketches, words and humour
Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom. Aristotle
While Travelling to Singapore, I did a few sketches at a Starbucks on orchard street. It was midnight and raining outside. While I was sketching people around me, I suddenly realised that on each table sat groups of friends busy with their phones. They were hanging out but not conversing or acknowledging each other. Smiling... Continue Reading →
I have been having a blast exploring while attempting to learn hand lettering. Meanwhile, the monk has also been making guest appearances in a few pages and Rumi stays the flavor of the season. Note to self: get more colors than just Blues in the pages. 🙂
Here's a collection of wisdom converted into visuals. These are curated mainly from Pinterest and I don't know the source for most. Each of them inspire and sympathise.Many of the visual quotes/ phrases connect and summarise the thoughts of a creative individual. Have fun browsing and add your list to them.   Â
Danny Myers has set up some of the best restaurant chains in the world including shake shack. In his book "setting the table", he defines business so beautifully. Within these words is an ocean of ideas. In essence, this is all an entrepreneur should ever care about. He says: "Business, like life, is about how... Continue Reading →
A collection of amazing words that lift you up when the chips are down. Simple but so inspiring! When you are feeling low and it's not your day, snuggle with these thoughts and kiss away the stress. <
"A manifesto is a published verbal declaration of the intentions, motives, or views of the issuer, be it an individual, group, political party or government. Manifesto is derived from the Italian word manifesto, itself derived from the Latin manifestum, meaning clear or conspicuous Here are examples of manifestos visualized graphically that I found on Pinterest.... Continue Reading →
A friend of mine handed me a copy of Bruce Mau's incomplete manifesto for growth 15 years ago. These words have probably had the biggest influence on how I built the organisation and its philosophy. I wanted to share this with anyone who hasn't read it yet. An incomplete manifesto for growth 1. Allow events... Continue Reading →
I love stories that expound the philosophy of Karma, stories that embody the spirit of "what goes around comes around". Even better when it happens instantly or within our lifetime. The landlord for our older Mumbai office was a wonderful human being and had an aura of goodness surrounding him. On one of my... Continue Reading →
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. A bucket list helps us to trigger and bring to life so many simple pleasures we... Continue Reading →
Here are some of my favourite quotes on opportunity and how to be ready when they knock!!
Even a simple day trip for business brings out the best in me. Travel is my introspection time, reading time, sketching time and learning time. I tend to shut out the world and immerse myself in me. A bubble envelops itself around me and I tune into my innermost thoughts. This is my kaizen space... Continue Reading →
"A mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you, than you see in yourself, and helps bring it out of you." Bob Proctor When I look back today, the biggest catalysts in my life have been the mentors I had the opportunity to be influenced and inspired by along the way.... Continue Reading →
One of the most powerful tools that has helped me think really fast and declutter my mind has been mind mapping. I create simple and detailed mind maps for almost every aspect of my life. I have mind maps for goals, company vision, team planning, client briefs, holiday plans, health goals, web site maps, workflow... Continue Reading →
I love reading and devour books in search for knowledge, ideas and paradigm shifts in my thinking. As an entrepreneur, books become a hunting ground for feeding on new ideas and thoughts to push me out of my comfort zone. From the 100s of books I have read and dissected, 4 stand out for their... Continue Reading →
A collection of inspiring quotes and ideas for CEOs and people wanting to take the plunge into the world of business. Each thought has so much depth and can trigger ideas and directions. The common thread of inspiration is about passion in work, risk taking, being the best at what you do, embracing failure, hard... Continue Reading →
A collection of simple ideas and phrases that will instantly make you feel lighter. Smile away
I was at a networking event recently and I sat next to a marketing head from an interior company. The lady looked extremely familiar and I just couldn't seem to place her. I usually pride myself on being having a great memory with people I meet and I just couldn't discover her from any rolodex... Continue Reading →
A short film about inspiring start ups and their story. Our heroes and inspirations who have taken that plunge and converted their ideas into successful entrepreneurial stories. We asked them a few questions and here are their responses and stories in a bid to galvanise other entrepreneurs. In this session, we cover Pantry Cafe by... Continue Reading →
Some inspiring ideas and thoughts on decisions, decision making and learning from our decisions.
The Everest app pushes you and inspires you to achieve your dreams. It lists and tracks your dreams and manages them into achievable goals. If you lack the drive the determination, this app nudges and inspires you- super cool! Everest App | The Coolector.
I wanted to share a sum of all the experiments I tried for weight loss and list finally what really worked for me. This is a summary of what was effective and created the final results. 1.understanding a simple truth After trying many diets, dietician consultations, gym sessions, trainers etc with no effect, the formula... Continue Reading →
A beautiful article a friend shared with me today. Such simple truths to follow, wanted to share this with as many people. Written by Kristy Rao on http://www.mindbodygreen.com Who among us doesn't want to be a happy, healthy and successful human being? Still, it can be easy to lose your way, which is why I've... 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.
SEEKING ANSARS 