I'm usually not an emotional sap, but during this particular morning when I was vigorously scrapping the ice from my driver-side window - a sense of raw joy consumed me.  Why in this bitter cold when most people are cursing their existence am I smiling and thinking that life is "Pretty Good. Prettaaaaay, Prettaaaaay, Pretty Good " (my attempt at imitating Larry David)!  Where does my excitement come from and how do I savor the moment?  What I've realized is that the psychology of human nature

Is it fair to say that one of the main reasons that our societies today are at once so palpably unsustainable and socially unjust, is that we have fallen into the trap of traditional "old boys club" masculine behaviour and values? Is this true?  Well, I certainly to think so.  So, that means one of the highest priority tasks of the sustainability movement is to bring in many more women into leadership positions.  However, women today face several challenges that tend diminish their natural

With the eminent collapse of our economy, it's becoming more and more evident that we need to learn some lessons that will guide us as we go forward.  Now, one of my worries is that many of us will learn the wrong lessons - specifically as it relates to risk-aversion, fear of creativity and innovation and the rise of our ever-present internal beast, known as individualism.  

Andrew Oswald, a professor of economics at the University of Warwick, has a more poetic way of making the same point.

I HATE arguments – I really do.  To me, most arguments are ultimately pointless, meaningless, and conducted over small matters that have little to no real meaning in life. By choosing to argue, rather than choosing to be happy, you are setting your own course. The two are mutually exclusive; I've never met two people who were truly happy when arguing.  Choose happiness over being right!



So, the next time you're searching for happiness at your work, your relationship or even at home, just step

It has been about a week since my last post, so I thought it would be appropriate to write about the importance of setting the right expectations. But what is the right expectation? Different people certainly have different expectations in different situations.  I find that many of us are guilty of OVERPROMISING and UNDERDELIVERING, let's be honest here, even though we are told to ensure the contrary.

Some of us may not think so, but it is very easy to overpromise.  Shading the truth a little

I really enjoy writing this blog for one reason, to INSPIRE the people that read it.  That's my passion. All of my posts may not be inspirational per say, but for the most part, I really try to add an element of meaning to everything I do.  Guy Kawasaki, founder and Managing Director of Garage Technology Ventures, believes that those companies who set out to make a positive change in the world are the companies that will ultimately be the most successful. I happen to agree with Guy on this

Over the past 10 years, I have had the opportunity to meet and come to know several people, from many cultures and walks of life and with the economy and society ever evolving, I am always interested not only in what "drives" them, but also, what "inspires" them.



So! This post is purely from a professional perspective and I'm asking all of YOU!! What is your source of inspiration -- in your job, your business or your career? What drives you each morning to work harder, to push for success and to ultimately become a winner?

Bill Murray is famous for his deadpan acting and impenetrable cool. With a phenomenal level of consistent greatness, Murray is one of the most enduring comedic actors in movie history.




Murray received an Oscar nomination for his role in "Lost in Translation." His screen credits also include the "Ghostbusters" movies, "Caddyshack", “Stripes” and "Groundhog Day." During a recent red carpet celebration a posse of media hounds assembled to meet Murray on the red carpet. In anticipation, the limo doors open with a flourish, and an unknown couple steps out, surprised at the fuss. In the background, a scooter sputters into view struggling like a broken down lawnmower, as Murray’s figure emerges from the saddle.