Becoming Fully Who You Are By vijay on April 1, 2011 — 1 min read Rather than feeling I’m competing with others, I can appreciate, enjoy, celebrate and encourage the work I see them doing. When I take this approach, it encourages me in the process, inspiring me to be my best while enjoying others’ success. It’s also a net positive, because those who are celebrated are encouraged to do... More
You Are What You Eat By vijay on January 27, 2011 — 1 min read The work you take on can define you— it’s what you practice, what you get recognized for, and what you’ll be hired to do next. Passion & belief in a cause is easily a sufficiently motivating factor, as are bills that need to be paid. The way I see it— if you’re into it, do... More
In Praise of Quitting Your Job By vijay on October 14, 2010 — 1 min read I’ve worked for a handful of companies over the course of the last 6 years. I started all of them with a fair amount of enthusiasm, but within 5 months of each I dipped into a depression. By 7 months the work was having a tangible effect on my mood and outlook, and by nine... More
Reading Books vs. Searching on Google By vijay on October 13, 2010 — 1 min read I have always been a fan of spending long reading hours at libraries. I used to spend a lot, I mean really _a lot_ of time at the Central Library in Hyderabad (India) reading all sorts of non-fiction books. But as I grew old, life caught up with me and in the growth of digital... More
→ The first step is to start By vijay on August 31, 2010 — 1 min read I’ve heard enough from myself lately, and I’m going to act on it soon. To never follow a dream because you don’t think you’re good enough or don’t have the skills, or knowledge, or experience is a waste. In fact, these projects where there is doubt are the ones to pursue. They offer the greatest... More
