why should you startup?

I received a link on reasons why you should start a company in one of the discussion forums. The excerpt that I liked the most from the article is here.

One of the audience members asked if the founders were able to work from 8-5 to Reid Hoffman, founder of LinkedIn. He sort of sighed and had this to say:

“Before you get profitable and establish yourself, you’re basically walking dead and you have to realize it’s more of a marathon than a sprint.”

He then went on to say that you can expect to work over 70 hour work weeks to get the product out the door. If you’ve run any type of long distance race, then you’ll understand the importance of mental focus. For example, if you’re mentally ready to run five miles, and at the fifth mile you’re told to run five more, that’s much harder than mentally preparing for ten miles at the start. The only way to train for a marathon is by running, and the only way to train for a startup is by starting.

You can refer the complete article here.

Why hit “start” button to shutdown windows!

A hilarious and entertaining talk given by New York Times technology columnist David Pogue on simplicity, is one of the best TED speeches I have listened to.

Doing things simple for the customers is hard for architects. But, that is where the challenge is for any product development companies. He clearly spells out that when it comes to tech, simplicity sells.

The great example he has given for the cult of simplicity is the Apple’s iPod. There were many products that were priced less, had more features, and backed up by Microsoft but the iPod won stupendously in the market. It is simply because of its simplicity!

Don’t miss watching this…here! You will also know more about “Type a word Wizard” in this amazing speech!

Am a fan of Frisbee!

I've heard of "Frisbee" in Chennai runners group and immediatly googled about it.



Interestingly, I found that I had played this game couple of times in my school days but never called this game by this name!

I have been thinking for a while of doing cross sport and made my mind to give a try on this game. Last Friday I got hold of a Frisbee disc in lifestyle showroom and planned to try out in Marina with my colleagues.

I have to say, this is THE next cross sport with my (ir)regular running and swimming! Really an awesome one!

If you want to try this game, you can join us on Wednesdays at Marina beach and on Saturdays at Besant Nagar beach at around 5.30 am.

You can also sign in to chennai_ultimate_frisbee group for more updates!

oob Conference 2007

oob stands for ‘Out Of Box’, and defines the new age entrepreneurs, thinkers, idea-creators and achievers. oob, is an experience! An experience which will keep you inspired; will get you thinking; and will push you to action-mode.

oob Conference brings together; Technology Geeks, Scientists, Creative Geniuses and Business Rebels, all under one roof. As an attendee you will get an opportunity to listen to individuals who had a unique oob idea and saw it to fruition. At the annually held oob Conference you will get to see what’s new in technology, discover the latest in science, experience the process of creativity and above all else, gain the inspiration to become achievers.



Very interesting one...I would probably register for it!
You can register for this conference at
http://www.oobconference.com/register.html

Simple truths!!

Unfortunately we don't respect few simple truths some times....

Here is a powerful presentation that really blazed me….
I'm sure you'll enjoy the awe-inspiring message. Ensure your speakers are ON.


This is really something needed almost everyday!!

Chennai runners are in full tilt !!

These days Chennai runners are in full tilt...!

I am seeing lot of activities...starting from website launch, branding, tagline finalization to featuring in HINDU.

Unfortunately I missed this Sunday run...(couldn't do much about it) and Yes...THE HINDU had the Chennai Runners covered in the page two of the Chennai edition. Here is link for online edition of the Hindu article...that has come out very nicely.

http://www.hindu.com/2007/06/11/stories/2007061103330200.htm


Congratulations and Thanks to all those who took the effort to get the article on Hindu.

I see lot of new runners joining the club after this article...and I believe close to 50 runners joined in last 4 weeks and close to 25 runners joined today alone.

We are looking forward to have much more people joining us...in the near future!

We are planning to have our own marathon in Chennai as a substitute for the Mysore half marathon that was cancelled couple of weeks back. This marathon is going to be from Tollgate to Mahabs on ECR for about 30 kms on July 15 2007.

We are expecting lot more turn out and to have lot more fun...!

Do join us at http://www.chennairunners.com for more fun and of course for more run!

10 destinations in 1000 bucks!

Well, reaching out to 10 destinations in 1000 bucks may be possible…but see the below map for the places that you have to visit.



· Pandavapura (Near Srirangapatnam, Karnataka)
· Ului (Near Karwar, Karnataka)
· Mungal (South of Hydrebad, AndhraPradesh)
· Sangam (Near Nellore, AndhraPradhesh)
· Uttumalai (Near Tenkasi, TamilNadu)
· Jayamkondacholapuram (Near Mannarkudi, TamilNadu)
· Chembakolli (Near Nilgiris, TamilNadu)
· Kottar (Near Quilon, Kerala)
· Kaladi (Near Cochin, Kerala)
· Valiyanur (Between Kozhikode & Tellicherry, Kerala)

Definitely a difficult task but a possible one!!
You have to start with just 1000 bucks and find possible ways to travel…eat and sleep during these 15 days.

Participants are allowed to carry extra money, but are not encouraged to use it unless they are in some deep trouble – In this case you have failed in the contest.

Are you game for it !! visit http://bigrace.pbwiki.com

Planned date:
o Start Date: 10th June 2007 Morning (Sunday)
o End Date : 24th June 2007 evening (Sunday)
o Starting destination: Your choice
o Final destination : The start and the end point should be the same

Ohhh....I love to do this! But no ways for taking 15 days off!!