Volunteering and honorary jobs are often seen in such a limited light, especially in places like India, where many people confuse these selfless acts as some social currency or favor.
I missed the Apple Event—and guess what? I don’t regret it. Sure, there were new iPhones and slick updates, but the thrill of innovation? Not so much. Let’s talk about why playing it safe isn’t shaking things up anymore.
Someday is the king of procrastination, offering a comforting excuse to delay action. But what if the perfect time you’re waiting for doesn’t exist? The truth is, Someday never comes—unless you create it. Ready to stop waiting?
What if doing nothing isn’t about being lazy? What if it’s the best-kept secret of philosophers? Maybe, just maybe, the art of doing nothing is the ultimate power move.
We crave simplicity, but often buy into complexity because it feels special. Businesses exploit this, selling us clever solutions that aren’t always needed. It’s time to rethink what truly adds value to our lives.
Got an invite sitting in your inbox or WhatsApp, and thinking about ghosting it? We’ve all been there. But here’s the thing: your silence isn’t just lazy—it’s driving everyone nuts! Let’s unpack why it’s time to ditch the silent treatment.
From leading a software company and running marathons to learning tango and being the President of the Indo-Japan Business Council, Siddharth Deshmukh shares life lessons from these diverse experiences.
A captivating memoir that combines the excitement of a professional running career with profound life lessons. Meb Keflezighi's story will leave readers inspired, motivated, and ready to conquer their own personal marathons, both on and off the track.
Angry customers are a valuable gift for businesses. Embrace conflict, filter out emotions, and extract valuable feedback to improve your offerings and win.
Why do I run, you ask? It's simple, really. Running is my meditation. It's my chance to escape the chaos of the world and dive deep into my thoughts. It's where I find clarity and mental strength, leaving the noise behind as I pound the pavement.
"Cut out everything that's not surprising. If you want to make a lasting impression, if you want to change minds, if you want to be remembered, give them something they'll always remember."
The recent collapse of SVB serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of our global financial system. The lesson is clear: we must build to be resilient, investing in sustainable technologies, resilient communities, and a culture of adaptability.
When we talk about pollution, we often think of garbage and emissions, but what about digital pollution? Yes, that's right, the digital content we produce & consume every day can be harmful too. Let's dive into some facts & figures that may surprise you.
Being responsible with money is smart and cool. It shows we're thoughtful and intentional about resources, creating a sustainable, profitable business for the long haul.
Meetings are helpful to convey information quickly. Instead of holding a meeting, try to simplify the concept so that you can discuss it quickly, speak on Skype, or short phone conversation. The idea is to stay out of meetings as much as possible.
The way to work without regrets is to pursue projects that'll have been worth your time, even if they don't become a grand success. A project that helps you learn and become a better person.
I've read three excellent books written by three remarkable women. I was able to immediately connect with them and learn a lot from their book. Even though I had previously lived in Tokyo, I had very little knowledge of many things!
I am now in control of what I wish to read, not what Twitter wishes to show me. And I can add and remove people at an impulse without elating or hurting anyone.
I hear all the time entrepreneurs and managers are very busy people. And many people expect me to be very busy. But I am not. I am really not that busy most of the time. On most of the days, after intense 2 to 3 hours of work and I am done...
Thanks for connected over LinkedIn with me. As an entrepreneur, I always like to be surrounded by fellow entrepreneurs, small business owners, creative freelancers, innovators, and young students.But I don't want to be surrounded by salespeople...
Let go of goals. Instead, just work on something meaningful. For example, We created a website builder (Budo) to manage the Shimbi Labs website. Then when someone asked to build CMS for them, we proposed Budo. Few like the idea accepted it; for others...
Businesses love to compete. To beat each other at their games, win one market, then the other, and yet another. Some even aim for a monopoly like Apple, Google, and Amazon.
Employee surveillance is inhuman. Employees are not prisoners. War upon them is not peace. Obedience is not productivity. Surveillance is not justified.
Business is all about people. People who support you, people who buy from you, and people who work for you, there is no business if there are no people. It is really about people.
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented health crisis with often tragic consequences and disrupted every aspect of social and business activity globally, putting the worldwide economic activity under stress.
I posted every walking/running log of my past 30 days since I am in Japan. Because I thought it might just help some of you to get out of bed and go for a walk or run Or do whatever exercise you like.
When some entrepreneur takes his life due to professional reasons, it means we as a state and society failed to create a safe environment of exit. Failure is not shame or crime.
Is entrepreneurship right for me? Yes, if you try these, my self tested six simple (but important) things before you start your entrepreneurship journey.
Today, many millennials move out of college and begin their entrepreneurial journey, pumped up with "Instagram" motivational quotes and reading stories of unicorns of the world.
How will I get the job when I don’t have the university degree required for it? This was the question asked by 23 years old girl, studying Japanese language in Fukuoka, Japan. Here is my answer to her...
Are New Year resolutions a product of our dissatisfaction with the way we are or things are around us? Anyway here are few which I think I will try to get them in 2018.
I always hear entrepreneurs talking about time management and business coaches talking about solutions they have to the problem. Well, I can say with my experience and practice you can manage time without managing it. How? Read this blog.
