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What One Thing Surprised You the Most When You Failed?
My worst failure was in 2010 when I was 25. I was watching movies every single day and drinking as much Jameson as I could, just waiting to be evicted from my pretty white loft, so I could live under the bridges of Los Angeles. I failed so many times prior, that I just gave … Read more
What Is Some Excellent Advice Your Grandfather Gave You?
“Love everyone.” All my grandfather ever did was share his love for everyone, except my mom. He didn’t like her. He thought she just went out and partied all the time. Genetics. Hmm… Maybe that’s why I spent so much time partying. Who in the world knows? All he ever did was love everyone around … Read more
When Should I Complain to My Boss?
Someone on Quora had asked me: “How do you know when to complain about others to your boss? I normally like to handle conflict privately (as in when I feel I’m being treated unfairly), without concerning my manager. However, a number of times in my career, this has backfired, when the other party took their … Read more
How Do I Stay Humble When I’m Wealthy?
It’s extremely hard. It’s engraved in our nature to take pride in the things we acquire. Yet, once we take pride in things, that is when we start to lose what we have. People end up making rash decisions, put down their guard, turn to drugs, or some other type of detrimental behavior, once they … Read more
Why Shouldn’t You Outsource?
Someone on Quora had asked me: “Median salary of a Software Engineer in India is around Rs 3.6 Lakh whereas in US it is $71k(ie Rs 44Lakh) which is nearly 12.4 times that of India, but the cost of living or equivalent salary of US is considered to be only 4 to 5 times that … Read more
Is Happiness Overrated?
Someone on Quora had asked me: “Is happiness overrated? I have almost everything I ever wanted or envisioned myself to have at this age.. Probably even more than what I thought I could have. I am content but not happy. Something is missing. I often have nightmares. Have you faced a similar situation? How did you … Read more
What Is the Most Dangerous Thing You’ve Done in a Relationship?
Back in 2006, my ex and I were together. She was driving a 2000 Accord Coupe and I was driving a 2003 Buick Century. I know exactly what you’re thinking! Who in the world, who is 21 years old, drives a Buick Century? Well, let me help answer that question for you. Me. My mom … Read more
How to Run an Amazing Kickstarter Campaign
Since Kickstarter launched just over five years ago, investors have pledged more than $1 billion dollars to help fund the thousands of creative projects featured on the crowdfunding platform. While these projects range in scale and success, entrepreneurs and small businesses are turning to Kickstarter to grow their brand and tap into the fast-paced, modern … Read more
What Is It like to Mistake a Girl for a Gold Digger?
Once upon a time, I had met a girl. She was kind, sweet hearted and funny. Later down the line in life, she had met financial difficulties, due to her negligence when she had gotten a DUI. Funny, I had met her when I went to that Zaarly meetup. She was intrigued when I had … Read more
Having Fun All the Time
Once upon a time in my life, I wanted to have fun, but I wanted to have fun forever. It was my goal in life. So, back in 2007, I decided to take some time off to do whatever I wanted. After 30 days, I had nothing else to do. After 60 days, I was bored out of … Read more