What a year 2018 has been – as shared in my recent blog post.
And for many of you – I’m sure over today and tomorrow you will also reflect on 2018.
For some – it’s been challenging.
For some – it’s been celebratory.
Many set new goals and look at the new year to change and improve. To enable oneself to control what they can and look for the positives in life.
I hope in these few days of reflection you know that the story isn’t over… let the next chapter begin.
That’s right folks – after talking about it (no pun intended) I have only gone and recorded myself talking and therefore created my first podcast!
It’s mainly about Robots, Workplace – how the skills we need will change for future needs and I interview Nico Orie – asking him about robots, millennials and the next Kodak.
I will get better at these – I’ll try to find some better intro music, and work on those sound levels!
Now, if you’re on apple – you can catch it via this link (or open the podcast app on your phone and search for ‘Think Lean Get Digital’) – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/think-lean-get-digital/id1447639190?mt=2&uo=4
If you are on an Android device, you can either use Google or Spotify – links below..
https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80NzZkMjFjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
And please… I appreciate feedback, so if there’s particular topics you’d like me to talk about, interview certain people… please let me know in the comments box below this blog.
My final Friday Thought of the year…
It’s the only way we can learn. From mistakes. If you’re making them… you’re learning. And you’re working your way to success. Don’t stop.
Make plans for 2019… and I hope it’s full of success for you.
Indeed. What a year. 2018. What a fabulous year. Achieved a lot. Travelled even more. Met some wonderful people. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
Back in February, I started with my ‘Thursday Throwbacks’… with the first one being of me outside Kodak (my first ‘proper’ job)
Yep – I continued those throughout the year – every month… every first Thursday of the month, I would share a Thursday Throwback.
I also kept up with my Friday Thoughts! – these have somewhat become a little popular, with folks talking about them and asking me about them.
My personal favourite, was this one…
Isn’t it true!
Then.. in May, I had the opportunity to speak at the Nottingham Trent University with some very important people.
Here’s me hold a nerf gun, with the inventor of the Nerf Gun, the Sheriff of Nottingham and her guards! – at the top of Nottingham Castle!
I have always appreciated the love given to me –
And then came the Summer of 2018… and wow, what a summer. The football, the hot weather… but for me, it was reading a particular book – that has changed my way of thinking and is now, one of my favourite books of all time.
Thank you to everyone who’s supported me throughout 2018.
As I shared at the start – it’s been fabulous.
What does 2019 have in store Bal?
Well…. you’ll be excited to know, my first podcast went live only recently. So I will be recording more of them…. then there’s my YouTube channel, which I’ve set up and will be sharing more on there.
I’ll off course continue with this blog… and for those asking, about my Friday Thoughts… they’ll be available to buy on Canvas Prints early 2019! – Perfect for you home, study, office…. to keep you inspired and to keep you going!
So I just wanted to say a HUGE… THANK YOU!
For the love and support. Thank you… Bal.
Just wanted to wish you all a very, Merry Christmas. Hope you able to switch off for a while, take some rest and spend time with loved ones… oh, and consume copious amounts of food.
Many of you may know, I have a 9 to 5 job, well… it’s more than that, but let’s just say… it’s my ‘day job’.
In addition, I’m involved in a number of startups & I’m working on my own ideas and startups… such as Bal’s Kitchen (that’s right… I’ve done a number of trials, which have been very successful! – & I’ve got Samosalicious!! – check it out on Instagram… basically, Samosa’s…tasty Samosa’s with innovative fillings!)
So what’s stopping you?
There’s some great advertisements that come on around Christmas.
The Coca-Cola Christmas truck is one that signals the start of Christmas… and then there’s the John Lewis ad that everyone looks forward to.
Not only the ads, do we watch on TV… we have our favorite films… and one of mine is Home Alone…
What a classic.
And this year – Google have out done everyone. They’ve pulled together one of the best ad’s I’ve seen in 2018.
Combining not only one of my favorite films – but also showcasing technology is awesome! – Truly brings to life, how technology has made our life so much easier (and secure!)
They’ve made that iconic home – a smart home.
I’ve been doing this blog for a while. And whilst, it’s increased in number of readers and people stopping me, and saying how they enjoy reading… there’s been a few suggestions that I should start a podcast or record some videos and put them onto YouTube.
So here you go…
That’s right folks! – My new Podcast is coming soon – so soon, that it’ll be ready for you before the year end!!!
Progress over Perfection.
It’ll be a 30minute (ish) podcast – with me talking about tech (mainly my recent blog posts, latest tech news and other items I would like to share with you) AND…. I’ll have an interview aswell! – That’s right… an interview with someone important. Someone who knows a thing or two about technology, about digital, about… thinking lean!
That’s the main structure of my podcast – me talking, a guest interview and… I feel it’s needs something else – so open for suggestions! Maybe my top 3 tech news items? Maybe my top 3 tech gadgets for the fortnight?
Frequency? – Yep… I don’t think I’ll have time to do it on a weekly basis – but will have something for evey two weeks. Fortnightly!
What about the video’s Bal?
They’re coming soon! – I’ll be filming my first video in Berlin! – this week!! And should be available before Christmas also!!
It’s ok to lose. But to fear? – No.
Be strong. Be confident. Be yourself.
On Sunday, I was on the Radio. Yep – BBC Radio Nottingham, sharing my usual Technology update… but also, I was set a challenge.
Choose some Tech-related Christmas stocking fillers! – Basically, cheap/low cost Christmas presents… One for a male in his 50’s, a lady in her 40’s…. and a teenager.
Easy.
Well…. I thought it’d be easy! – But in all seriousness… there’s so many tech-type presents you could buy for that stocking.
That’s right – it’s a Tech Tool pen… Pen, Stylus, Level, Flat head and Philips screw driver and a ruler!
How awesome is that!!! And how much? – £10.99 from Amazon.
Up next… as it’s cold, you need to keep warm… so how’s about some Bluetooth Gloves?
That’s right! – These gloves connect to your phone via Bluetooth and you can make and receive calls! How. Awesome. Is. That. ?
It’s got a built in mic… and speaker phone! – Connects to iPhone, Android, all types!!!! And how much? £12! Only…. £12!!!
Ok… and finally… for the teenager… as they’re always on their phones, listening to music and watching YouTube videos, why not enhance the sound?… yep… why not a Bluetooth Speaker?
And the best thing is… they can connect to any tablet, phone, etc… and only £10!!! – now, you could get them cheaper by shopping around, and you can pay a little more… and you’d get a little better speaker… key thing is, they’ll connect to the device and play your music to a better level than your headphones.
So challenge complete!
Hope I’ve been able to provide you with some more ideas… and don’t leave it too late… order soon, as many items take a little while to be delivered.