I’ve recently been reading Ramit Sethi’s blog. One of his advice I’ve been using is “Be Brutally Honest”. Here’s how this advice helped me recently. I’ve been delaying creating Kindle versions of my Sufi Comics books. I would give the usual excuses: “I don’t have time” “This is going to…
Steve Jobs commencement address at Stanford, is inspiring. I’ve watched it a couple of times. A line that stood out for me is when Steve says, “I was lucky — I found what I loved to do early in life.” Well friends, now, I’ve gotten lucky too. Since December 2012,…
“Getting things done is not the same as making things happen. You can… …reply to email. …pay the bills. …cross off to-do’s. …fulfil your obligation. …repeat what you heard. …go with the flow. …anticipate roadblocks. …aim for “good enough.” Or you can… …organise a community. …take a risk. …set ambitious…
I’m the kind of person who loves making Goals. Goals motivate me to aim for something great, to be in a better place then where I am now. But I’ve also noticed that goals can become a source of unhappiness. Let me explain. A person with a Goal mindset often…
I’ve been an advertising buff all my life. I’ve commented on some nasty ads here and here. And shared some sparklers here, here, here and here. Most ads speak about the greatness of their products. Not this ad. Yet I’m convinced to try it out. And they executed the ad in under 15 seconds, with just…
An amazing short film, inspired by actual CIA research files. Just 15 minutes long. Have a look. Note to Dennis Lu (the Director): You really should start a Kickstarter to raise funds for part two.
I come home from work, exhausted, tired & famished. I hear the call for dinner. It’s Biryani! Hmmm… just the thought brings water to my mouth. The the aroma brings me closer. I prepare myself for the encounter, and walk towards the table. I set my eyes on the…
“… You can only try” Dr Taha Mateen