One Day/ Day One

Psychologists say that there is an effect called Fresh start which can be used as a signal for transition from old to new habits. Another suggestion has been offered - Temptation pairing. Combine what you are trying to like with what you already like - gym with your audio/video treat. It helps to keep your eye on the prize as the perception of exercise is different for different people on how easy it is for them to accomplish it. The goal seems closer to those who think that they can achieve it. Its the Mirage effect that makes you get closer to the real water.

Pretium

When I first heard of price and value, it made an impact on me.
Pretium combines them both.

Impact of Architecture

Landscape Architecture Theory: An Ecological Approach 

Who would have thought that architecture could influence so many aspects of life that we like.

The emotional impact of Architecture

Could architecture make you live forever?

The hidden ways stairs shape your life

What If...?: The Architecture and Design of David Rockwell 

I have always been fascinated by stairs. Especially as kids we had these jumping games, where you could hold the side railing, but had to jump on the stairs down by skipping based on the number called out by the other player.

Sitting on the stairs too, gives a very different perspective of the leading and trailing steps. Even when you dont get a vantage point or a view, the mind registers the levels and probably thinks in gradations.

Thinking and Acting Glocally

Globalization and the Challenges of a New Century: A Reader

Local memoirs of a Global Manager by ex-CEO of Vicks Vaporrub

Whats Olympics got to do with international business?

International Business: A Managerial Perspective

When you think of Olympic games, what comes to mind first? Sportsmanship. Inspiration.

The torch of Olympics is also the big business opportunity.

Everyone's watching it on a global scale.

Muay thai

This sequence of evolution, I am sure spins your own versions of it.

Muay Thai

What do you do when you have extra bursts of energy?

Since I was introduced to Muay Thai in STRONG by Zumba, I have been fascinated by it.
On a day with extra energy, I did thid video and really enjoyed it. I did the training 2 too. In the week, there was a day where I felt too tired, which was perfect that it came after the earlier bonus workouts.
Reverse plank is a great challenge to aim to do it correctly. Keven spends a lot of time on stretches rightfully.

Total Body Makeover

Total Body Makeover

After doing the No equipment HIIT Wokout, I could feel that the obliques have been worked out. The jumping jacks where you cross your legs and moves your hands horizontally reminded me of the insanity mummy kicks where you move the hands horizontally but narrowly and legs dont cross or jump, but move forward.
There is pulsing for most of the movements, bring your Inner Ninja on.
I think I brought out my Inner Ninja too, cause for couple of movements, I did one more rep for a good measure.
I even did my own super modifications of raising a leg, while in the plank.
I had just done the 12 min jump rope workout, so it was funny when I had to do the invisible rope again. Remember sometimes how you feel when this is warmup, then how is the actual workout.. well, you will have that sense when the warm up ends.
Great workout. Go try it.

Globaloney

Redefining Global Strategy, with a New Preface: Crossing Borders in a World Where Differences Still Matter 

Pankaj Ghemawat calls the difference between the actual globalisation and the perception of the people about it as Globaloney (a term first introduced by Clare Booth Luce).

In this TED talk, you can see how masterfully he paces his words, where the connecting sentences go fast but the content sentences go slow. This probably the first time I have been able to notice this difference, which will make me more cognizant while I write and deliver my speeches.

Bobby Flay Fit: 200 Recipes for a Healthy Lifestyle: A Cookbook

Wow, everyone reacts to turning 40.

How does a famous chef do it? By looking at his food and making it fit for a healthy lifestyle.
Avocado Crema - I would call it Aquacado.
Quinoa Crotoms
Tofu Croutons
Roasted Peach and pistachio smoothie

Great Not flat speech

The World is Flat by Thomas Friedman

Berlin Wall
Windows OS
Netscape
Fibre optic cable
Work flow
Collaborate & Connect
Outsourcing, offshoring, Supply Chaining, Insourcing, Informing
Why didn't electricity immediately change manufacturing?
Airlines making you their employee with the download your ticket thing is funny - vertical to horizontal.
Great vocal variety. Nice organization of the talk.
Addressing the ‘Quiet Crisis’ in Scientific Education
A Crisis is a terrible thing to waste

Lunar phases in minutes

Look at the moon. Its so beautiful. Its full moon.

It doesnt even have a face. How can it be beautiful?





Where did the moon go? I asked you to take care of it.

Its behind the clouds.

I Hate Fairyland Book One by Skottie Young

Keep Your Eye on the Prize

To stay motivated to get fit.

Why some people find exercise harder than others | Emily Balcetis