2011 New Year’s Resolutions
I know I am a little late in getting these resolutions down, however I wanted to make sure I put “pen to paper” sooner than later so that I have some degree of accountability come year’s end. This list is in no particular order: 1. Adhere to Tim Ferriss’s “slow carb diet” for at least … Read more
What it takes to become a successful “analyst”
Having worked at a top-tier global bank for the past 7 months has taught me more than I could have imagined about how the corporate engine keeps on moving- more importantly, it has crystallized 2 fundamental principles necessary for a newly minted analyst to make a good impression (and potentially move up the ladder). As a quick aside, I am still … Read more
Think big, act small
I just finished reading a fascinating book that I’d like to share. It is entitled, “Leaving Microsoft to Change the World” by John Wood. At the height of his professional career with Microsoft, Wood made the decision to leave the comforts of his high-flying job in pursuit of a more meaningful life. After a two-week spiritual … Read more
A lifetime of lessons learned
I just finished reading a very enlightening book by Bill Gates Sr, entitled “Showing up for Life“. The elder Gates provided many insightful thoughts about what it means to be a good family man, citizen, and philanthroper. In turn, I wanted to share some of my favourite excerpts from the book that made it an … Read more
Nothing is untouchable
Thanks in part to today’s digital landscape, the ability to leverage consumer-driven demand to scale beyond one’s wildest imagination has become a reality. Never in the history of our world has it become easier to reach a mass of 1k, 10k, 100k, 1mm, 10mm, or even 500mm customers (as in the case of Facebook). Reaching … Read more
The definition of “old school”
I just had the pleasure of having a longtime employee of my father’s come into my office for an impromptu chat. He is an 82-year old man and to this day refuses to take a day off from work. Granted, he leaves most days at around 10-11 am. This fact is irrelevant. The point is that … Read more
Top 10 growth opportunities for the mobile world
The emergent social transformation that has been labelled the mobile revolution is unquestionably upon us. The ubiquity of mobile phone devices has simply permeated our world to the point that it has become the most valued and exploited possession for 3.3 billion individuals, regardless of culture. It gives people a sense of connectivity, community, and … Read more
The economics of change
In today’s age of rapid advancement, both technological & otherwise, people invariably seek ways to change the status quo and improve upon what has carried us to this point in the game. It is no secret that everyone seems eager to make changes for the better by asking, “how can we make X cheaper/faster/smarter…” You get the point. … Read more
Crafting an effective social media strategy
Social media has become an all-encompassing term. It means different things to different people. An area of great opportunity and even greater confusion for some. In spite of the complexities and questions of relevancy that often underpin the social media movement, one fact remains uncontested; social technologies are trending to near-universal adoption. In essence, the growth … Read more
Once an entrepreneur, always an entrepreneur
The word entrepreneur is synonymous with infinite adjectives that attempt to unearth its true meaning. For those on the outside looking in, common characteristics that are used are things like irrational, arrogant, charismatic, dynamic, passionate, resilient, stubborn etc. Regardless of how these individuals are categorized on the entrepreneurial curve, there remains one constant that you seemingly can’t separate from one … Read more
