How strong is your determination to succeed?
If you have the will, the desire and the passion – you can make the difference between the impossible and the possible.
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Bal’s Friday Thought…
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Bal’s Friday Thought..
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?
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Monday Motivation…
I’m a firm believer that we all have ideas.
The problem is, only a handful of us will pursue our ideas… our dreams.
But why do the majority of us stop? Why do many of us think… it won’t work. It’s because people tell us it won’t work. People tell us, it’s a ‘bad idea’, or that…. it’ll never be successful
How do they know?
Give it a go. Because you never know…
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Bal’s Friday Thought…
There’s many a times, where others have not shared the same vision as me, or understand my goals – instead of getting frustrated… I now tend to just focus. Alone.
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Bal’s Friday Thought…
How times have you been told you can’t?
I was always told it. Even now… on occasions, but don’t listen to them.
(More importantly… I had to have the Rock feature on my Friday Thought…)
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Bal’s Friday Thought…
I remember when I used to get stressed over the smallest things… but I learnt.
It wasn’t so much about not getting stressed – but being able to handle the stress…
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Bal’s Friday Thought…
Just start… so much time is spent talking… discussing… and in organisations, getting through red tape.
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Monday Motivation…
Willing to risk the unusual?
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Avocados and Travelling…
The workforce is changing.
We have old people. We have young people. And just on that diversity – there’s a lot of different expectations.
I recently saw a tweet, which made me laugh – it summarised the Millennial expectations & how they think perfectly!
Point 3 for me was the best!
So, who are these ‘Millennials’, Bal?
Well… the best way to inform you – is by a picture.
A point to highlight here is – 75% of the workshop by 2030 will be Millennials.
But Bal… what makes them different from the previous Generation?
There’s a couple of key things…
1. Social Media & the Internet
This is a generation that’s grown up with the internet. Everything is… and should be available instantly…. be it retrieving information, or being able to share content.
2. Not just 9 til 5
Gen X has always been about, going into work… be there for 9. Work through the day, be it the office, factory or where ever they work. Finish at 5, come home… rest & then repeat. This doesn’t work for the Millennials. They want to be able to work when they want, where they want and how they want.
3. Sharing is Caring
The Millennials sure do like to share. More team orientated. More achievement orientated. More outcome focused. Not ones to keep information to themselves – but share that information and see what others can do to collaborate and make it something even better.
This is one of the reasons why we have seen so many startups. So many successful organisations appear and be so dominant. Because of new thinking – but also the new ways of working.
For existing corporations, companies and organisations – it’s important to adapt. Remember Darwin’s saying….. It’s not the strongest that survive, but those that are most adaptable to change.
So what do you do then? – simple… hire some millennials and learn from them… on what you can start to do – in adapting the organization/company for the future.
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Going Sober for October!
Morning folks! – Hope you had a great weekend…. and hope you have a great week ahead!! – You’re awesome!
Bal… what do you want? – you’re being nice.
I’m always nice…
Not always Bal. And what’s this ‘Sober October’ you’re talking about?
Ah… okay, I’ll be honest with you. I’m looking for you to donate some money to a Cancer Charity because I’m doing Sober October!
That’s right – nothing to do with Technology, Digital… or anything Innovation related. Nothing to do with Lean, Process or anything Data related…. but you know what, I’m going to share with you all what I’m doing this October because it’s for a great cause.
As you may know… I like the odd beer now and again, and really appreciated Jameson bottles I recieved for my birthday.
However, Macmillan Cancer Support is a great charity – and they have opportunity for folk to take part in ‘Sober October’ which means, you raise money and go Sober for the whole month of October!
As difficult as it may seem… and there were times I craved for a beer… but I’ve stayed sober. Sticking with the Coke Zero when out.
So… if you think I can do it, and would like to donate some money to charity, that helps those with cancer – which is only a good thing – then please click on the link below – (Thank you!!!!)
http://www.gosober.org.uk/users/bal-bansal-2