Links of the month >> July 2011
Posted by Kinnar Shah in Mix-Up on July 31, 2011
Howdy Folks!
Seeing the silky cobwebs on my blog, it’s time for some quick links!
Serious Stuff:
US Debt in physical $100 bills. An amazing visualization. It is possible that you will freak out on seeing this… especially if you are a US resident.
Read at: http://usdebt.kleptocracy.us/
Interesting Stuff:
The latest Idea 3G advert that is grabbing eyeballs through its tongue in cheek humour!
LOL Stuff:
An ode to nice guys!
Excerpt:
“This is a tribute to the nice guys. The nice guys that finish last, that never become more than friends, that endure hours of whining and bitching about what assholes guys are, while disproving the very point. This is dedicated to those guys who always provide a shoulder to lean on but restrain themselves to tentative hugs, those guys who hold open doors and give reassuring pats on the back and sit patiently outside the changing room at department stores. This is in honor of the guys that obligingly reiterate how cute/beautiful/smart/funny/sexy their female friends are at the appropriate moment, because they know most girls need that litany of support. This is in honor of the guys with open minds, with laid-back attitudes, with honest concern. This is in honor of the guys who respect a girl’s every facet, from her privacy to her theology to her clothing style.”
Read more at:http://www.stwing.upenn.edu/~jenf/writing/rant04.html
60 Tips for a Stunning Life (by Robin Sharma)
Posted by Kinnar Shah in Mix-Up on June 27, 2011
1. Exercise daily.
2. Get serious about gratitude.
3. See your work as a craft.
4. Expect the best and prepare for the worst.
5. Keep a journal.
6. Read “The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin”.
7. Plan a schedule for your week.
8. Know the 5 highest priorities of your life.
9. Say no to distractions.
10. Drink a lot of water.
11. Improve your work every single day.
12. Get a mentor.
13. Hire a coach.
14. Get up at 5 am each day.
15. Eat less food.
16. Find more heroes.
17. Be a hero to someone.
18. Smile at strangers.
19. Be the most ethical person you know.
20. Don’t settle for anything less than excellence.
21. Savor life’s simplest pleasures.
22. Save 10% of your income each month.
23. Spend time at art galleries.
24. Walk in the woods.
25. Write thank you letters to those who’ve helped you.
26. Forgive those who’ve wronged you.
27. Remember that leadership is about influence and impact, not title and accolades.
28. Create unforgettable moments with those you love.
29. Have 5 great friends.
30. Become stunningly polite.
31. Unplug your TV.
32. Sell your TV.
33. Read daily.
34. Avoid the news.
35. Be content with what you have.
36. Pursue your dreams.
37. Be authentic.
38. Be passionate.
39. Say sorry when you know you should.
40. Never miss a moment to celebrate another.
41. Have a vision for your life.
42. Know your strengths.
43. Focus your mind on the good versus the lack.
44. Be patient.
45. Don’t give up.
46. Clean up your messes.
47. Use impeccable words.
48. Travel more.
49. Read “As You Think”.
50. Honor your parents.
51. Tip taxi drivers well.
52. Be a great teammate.
53. Give no energy to critics.
54. Spend time in the mountains.
55. Know your top 5 values.
56. Shift from being busy to achieving results.
57. Innovate and iterate.
58. Speak less. Listen more.
59. Be the best person you know.
60. Make your life matter.
Jobs v/s Gates | The other side of the coin
Posted by Kinnar Shah in Mix-Up on October 15, 2010
While the world bashes Bill G for being a ruthless capitalist and praises Steve Jobs as the ultimate believer and selfless innovator, it is equally interesting to see the other side of the story. Few business people have given as much to social initiatives in terms of money and voice as Bill Gates. Read the whole story at wired.
