Recently a few highlights from Cynopsis, a trade newsletter, caught my attention and I wanted to share them here:
1. You would think that when large corporations launch a product, that it would be different from the competition but business also launches products just to be a part of competition, to say that it too, can do what others have done. I guess the reason why it surprises me is because so many resources are spent on it, but the same resources could have been used to create a different, better product if only the resources had been used correctly.
The thought stems Cymopsis' blurb about from Yahoo's new Search service, Search Direct. The newsletter goes on to state how it is a response to Google's new instant character by character search offering (Google Instant) but it does not really set itself apart from the competiton- at least not yet. In comparison, Microsoft's Bing at least offers content and great visuals. Want to check it out? Use the link below and try it for yourself
http://search.yahoo.com/ Note: the site is still in the beta phase
2. Ed Harris is set to play John McCain in HBO's origianl movie project Game Change and Jullianne Mooore will be cast as Sarah Palin. I'm excited to see the outcome and reaction to the portrayal of prominent figures in our society today.
Aside from Cynopsis, last week I saw the video of an inspirational speech given by former Cricket star, Imran Khan (I can't take credit for finding this; a friend recently posted it up on FB :). The message of the video inspired me, so I thought to share it here. Also, given that we are in the middle of the ICC Cricket World Cup, I think this is my homage to the sport and all the great players out there. To everyone involved in the upcoming epic game between India and Pakistan, my prayers and encouragement are with you! Get out there and play your heart out!
3. The video below portrays Imran Khan speaking about ambition and how you should always strive to achieve your mission. Here are two quotes from the speech that really caught my attention:
"When you compromise on your mission, or ambition, that is where your downward slide starts." - Imran Kahn
"O Hawk, do not fear these mighty gusts of winds that hit you; they are meant to make you fly higher."- Allama Iqbal
Thoughts? Comments? Questions? Leave them here!
Music for Today features: "Can a Drummer Get Some" by Travis Barker, featuring Lil Wayne, Swiss Beatz, Game and Rick Ross, "S&M" by Rihanna, "Ya Ali" by Zubeen Garg from the Bollywood Movie, Gangster
Monday, March 28, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
"The man may be the head, but the woman is the neck...
and she can turn the head any way she wants." Right now, in my living room, my parents are watching the Indian soap opera, Pavitra Rishta, or Pure Relationship, and I just witnessed a dramatic scene where a mother disowned her son because she just found out that he had two wives and a four-year-old son with the first wife- he had kept the first wife and his child a secret from the rest of his family and from his second wife.
Although this drama isn't as bad as some of the others, in the sense that the men in the drama do think for themselves and make thoughtful decisions that are not easily swayed by their wives, the dramatic scene brought the fabulous quote from My Big Fat Greek Wedding to mind.
The situation described above is also brings to mind one of my favorite quotes: "There is always more than what meets the eye." Earlier today, I had an image interview with a colleague of mine where she had to tell me what I did well, how I could be more effective and what I appear to be passionate about. In the interview, she spoke alot about perception; basically, there were are times where she plays to the postiive perception others have of her in order to maintain a certain image. For example, a senior colleague once told her that she looked smart in glasses. In order to keep this perception, she wore glasses whenever she had a meeting with him. My point to it is that I have been noticing more and more that there is a rhythm and rhyme to many things that appear so natural and what looks perfect does not mean that it is perfect once you scratch the surface- this applied to anything whether it be an outfit, a speech or even a relationship. On a deepernote, it also leads me to what Joel Osteen has been saying for a long time- if something was meant to be yours, you would have it already. It doens't mean that you will never have it, but as dire as a situation may seem at a moment, you have everything you need to be happy right now- just look in the closet of your mind and you will find it. Instead of feeling the pang of envy I used to feel when there was something I wished I had in my life, I tend to look more frequently into my own closet now and smile at the people and relationships that I can call my own.
I know this post has become more philosophical than I ever intended it to, but looking back on it, I like the way it turned out. Hope it makes you smile or reflect positively on your own life! For something lighter, check out the catchy song from Rihanna and Nicki Minaj- I woke up with it running through my head :) Enjoy!
Although this drama isn't as bad as some of the others, in the sense that the men in the drama do think for themselves and make thoughtful decisions that are not easily swayed by their wives, the dramatic scene brought the fabulous quote from My Big Fat Greek Wedding to mind.
The situation described above is also brings to mind one of my favorite quotes: "There is always more than what meets the eye." Earlier today, I had an image interview with a colleague of mine where she had to tell me what I did well, how I could be more effective and what I appear to be passionate about. In the interview, she spoke alot about perception; basically, there were are times where she plays to the postiive perception others have of her in order to maintain a certain image. For example, a senior colleague once told her that she looked smart in glasses. In order to keep this perception, she wore glasses whenever she had a meeting with him. My point to it is that I have been noticing more and more that there is a rhythm and rhyme to many things that appear so natural and what looks perfect does not mean that it is perfect once you scratch the surface- this applied to anything whether it be an outfit, a speech or even a relationship. On a deepernote, it also leads me to what Joel Osteen has been saying for a long time- if something was meant to be yours, you would have it already. It doens't mean that you will never have it, but as dire as a situation may seem at a moment, you have everything you need to be happy right now- just look in the closet of your mind and you will find it. Instead of feeling the pang of envy I used to feel when there was something I wished I had in my life, I tend to look more frequently into my own closet now and smile at the people and relationships that I can call my own.
I know this post has become more philosophical than I ever intended it to, but looking back on it, I like the way it turned out. Hope it makes you smile or reflect positively on your own life! For something lighter, check out the catchy song from Rihanna and Nicki Minaj- I woke up with it running through my head :) Enjoy!
Music for today features: It's Raining Men by the Weather Girls, You Make Me Better by Fabolous, and The Cave by Mumford & Sons
Friday, March 4, 2011
The Art of Listening
A wonderufl friend of mine recently sent me information about a guest blogger opporutnity on a website that targets recent graduates and people starting to pave their way in the working world. I sent the marketing manager my information and she asked me about topics that I wanted to write about. I gave her my list which included mentoring, networking, social styles, etc., but this list - specifically networking- triggered my thoughts.
In essence, networking is all about making and keeping connections, similar to how a computer network links together computers, allowing users to access and share information within the linked computers. The concept is the same in the real world, but can be harder to do because you do not want to come off phony or force a relationship.
So, how do you go about it? Let go. We are on our best behavior when we are relaxed and are not overanalyzing a situation. This may not sound realistic but I am starting to slowly realize that a relaxation technique of your choice really is beneficial for the mind, body and soul and will have a positive effect on all aspects of your life. Another thing that will really help in any relationship is the art of listening.
I came across an article in a speed writing course I took that did not leave me since I read it back in 2009. It talked about how listening, as in really hearing what the other person is saying engages your mind and helps you understand what the other person is feeling- it helps you form a connection-or network- with another person. I don't think I can post that specific article but I found another shorter one that speaks to this idea:
http://www.creatingstrategies.com/articles/communication_tips/the_art_of_listening
I think the article pretty much sums up networking in a nutshell. Feel free to let me know your thoughts, comments, questions!
In essence, networking is all about making and keeping connections, similar to how a computer network links together computers, allowing users to access and share information within the linked computers. The concept is the same in the real world, but can be harder to do because you do not want to come off phony or force a relationship.
So, how do you go about it? Let go. We are on our best behavior when we are relaxed and are not overanalyzing a situation. This may not sound realistic but I am starting to slowly realize that a relaxation technique of your choice really is beneficial for the mind, body and soul and will have a positive effect on all aspects of your life. Another thing that will really help in any relationship is the art of listening.
I came across an article in a speed writing course I took that did not leave me since I read it back in 2009. It talked about how listening, as in really hearing what the other person is saying engages your mind and helps you understand what the other person is feeling- it helps you form a connection-or network- with another person. I don't think I can post that specific article but I found another shorter one that speaks to this idea:
http://www.creatingstrategies.com/articles/communication_tips/the_art_of_listening
I think the article pretty much sums up networking in a nutshell. Feel free to let me know your thoughts, comments, questions!
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