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The One Book You Need To Read on Dec 31

Posted by in Books, Motivation, Personal Branding, Personal Effectiveness

 

As we end 2014, it is time to reflect and plan for the next year.  Whilst, most of us, will be planning on new goals, here is my suggestion!

 

Plan NOT to make any new year resolutions!

At least not yet.

 

Instead, think of what we should be doing – to ensure we can sustain beyond 48 hours! Without feeling defeated by not being able to adhere to our own resolutions! 

 

And the reason is simple why we fail.  It is because resolutions are “DIFFICULT TO KEEP”.  They are designed to fail- and we just CANNOT make them successful.

 

At least the majority of us. 

 

Instead, what is required is “MINI HABITS” – that will set you up for success.  In a way, where you trick your brain to think it is actually possible- and to make it happen.

 

May I suggest, you start with buying this book – and in keeping with the times, download it through Amazon and give it a read. It is easy- and you can finish it in a couple of hours.  

 

This book is especially very useful if you find making your commitments stick.   This is an easy read- and you will enjoy this.

 

 

This may be the best book to start your new year with! 

 

Try the book out.  And if you do decide to try out some of the ideas in it- I guarantee this to you- you will have a glorious time ahead.

 

So there.  All the best.

 

Have a grand 2015- and my wishes for the greatest year of your life.

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Dec.30
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Be a Giver… the rest will follow

Posted by in Leadership, Motivation, Personal Branding, Personal Effectiveness

 

Adam Grant, a Professor at Wharton, has written a book “Give & Take – A Revolutionary Approach to Success”, which gives some great insights into the behaviour of people. 

It classifies people into 3 categories in the world –

  1. – Givers
  2. – Takers
  3. – Matchers

 

His studies has shown that a majority of the people are “Matchers” who try to balance giving & taking.  A few are Givers and a few are only Takers.  I am sure you can relate to people in your family, office and in your community, who will fit into these 3 categories.

 

You can read more about it here

 

My personal thoughts differ a bit on this.  

 

I have seen, time and again, that the satisfaction one gets by “giving” rarely comes in the “taking”.  In today’s world, it is imperative that one learns to “Give” more than they “Take”.   In almost every instance, in my personal life, I have seen that things always work out & people who I have had the opportunity to help/ support, always support me when required.  

 

Rather than trying to “Balance” what you give vs. what you take, make it a WIN-WIN equation always- and do things that will help the other person- and there is always a payback to you in some manner.

 

And unlike Dr. Grant’s perspective, I don’t think I have done too badly from a career perspective.

 

 

 

In your professional life, remember-

  • Givers and takers
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Jun.22
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The Free Agent Nation…

Posted by in Attitude, Personal Branding, Personal Effectiveness

 

In his book “The Brand You 50”, Tom Peters, speaks brilliantly about the need to create yourself as a “brand”.   Written in 1999, the book was, in many ways, way ahead of his time (but then, Tom Peters has always been ahead of his time).   

 

It gives some great ideas of transforming yourself from an “Employee” into a brand that shouts distinction, commitment and Passion!

 

One idea that has stuck with me – and has at last helped me move on in that direction was articulated powerfully in his last chapter… and I quote verbatim –

 

50. Welcome  to the Free Agent Nation.

 

  • – New Economy
  • – Unit-Of-One
  • – Independence
  • – Freedom
  • – Self- Reliance
  • – Icon- woman
  • – C-o-o-l Dude/ Dudette
  • – Cool Shit
  • – WOW! Projects (or Bust.)
  • – Imagination Inc.
  • – Restless Renegade.

 

MY WORK MATTERS.

 

I am not sure if it made sense then… but it makes tremendous sense now.

The times have changed- and the more you look around, the more you realize it. No job is secure.   Everything you assumed and took for granted in your career and in your company  may not be true anymore. If it has not hit you yet- it will. 

It is not the years of service that matters!

It is the quality of service and the value you bring that matters.

What are your WOW! Projects.

It is time to start thinking of being a unit of ONE- with skills that help your customers (the company you work for, or do a project for). 

 

This is a MUST READ book for any of you who has reached the stage where you think you can take the plunge!

 

It is exciting! This is the time… Maybe not in 1999 – but definitely in 2013!

 

Start preparing to take your first steps in this direction and start thinking differently.

 

If you have not read it, I strongly recommend you to read this book.  It will worth your time.  Pick it up in Kobo or Amazon. 

 

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Jun.08
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