Tag: Successful

The average age of a successful entrepreneur is supposedly somewhere around 40 years old. I’ve been thinking about that stat a lot recently since I just turned 40. Is 40 really the age when entrepreneurs reach their startup prime? When I was a young, fresh-out-of-college entrepreneur i...

The decision was rendered after a careful pause. Head tilted back, thoughtfully scratching his chin, the Godfather delivered his verdict. After Bonasera pleaded further, the Godfather did eventually relent. He provided the justice that Bonasera eagerly sought. But Don Corleone did so at a price: ...

Do you ever find yourself scrolling through social media, wondering how you’re not as successful as others? It can feel intimidating to see people living their best lives with luxurious vacations, over-the-top weddings, or reaching incredible milestones like homeownership. You can’t e...

We all have the same 24 hours in a day. But we all invest it differently. Some choose to learn, while others choose to be entertained. There’s no judgment from me. But different choices create different results. I’ve observed how successful people use their time. Here’s wh...

I am going to confess. This past holiday season just about broke my brain. And not (thankfully) because of any major crisis or terrible trauma. Instead it was a pileup of little things. It was too many loose ends at work, errands to run, presents to buy, emails to send. It got to the point...

The essence of this guide stems from insights derived from the insightful book, “Onboarding: Getting New Hires off to a Flying Start” by Christian Harpelund, Morten T. Højberg, and Kasper U. Nielsen. It explores the nuanced complexities and opportunities of integrating new hires i...

In today’s dynamic business world, leadership goes beyond simply holding authority and control. It’s about nurturing relationships, fostering trust, and embracing authenticity. Leading with heart is essential. Authenticity has now become a vital characteristic of successful leaders. B...

Have you ever defined your job as a manager? Whether you’re an aspiring, new, or seasoned manager, this article is for you. I’ll share insights and learning drawn from my personal experiences of leading teams for over 20 years (half at Google) and coaching numerous managers. The learn...

Introduction Databricks is a platform that is used by a variety of different personas. Analysts use it for queries, data engineers use it for job and pipeline creation, and data scientists/machine learning engineers use it to build models. With support for a variety of different personas comes...

Ten years ago today, I retired. I must admit, I’m pretty good at it. A quarter of all retirees return to work, more often because they want something to do than they need the money. If you don’t want to fall into that camp after you’ve collected your gold watch, here&rsqu...

There are so many simple ways you can build your own legacy of Islam that others can benefit from and you can gain rewards from. Whether that is donating charity to build a well that hundreds of people can use, or whether it is writing a blog like this one, you can record ways that you have gained g...