Archive for 'Mini Saga'
By Rajesh Setty on Mon 30 Nov 2009, 12:18 AM - 3 Comments
We notice what we notice and sometimes what we notice is not enough.
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Notice
The parking sign was clear – “No Parking from 6pm to 6am.” The time was still 5.30pm. Tim rushed inside the store. He came back in less than twenty minutes only to find a parking ticket clinging to the windshield. He just noticed that until 6pm it was “paid” parking.
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Note:
1. Thanks to Jason Dirks, co-founder of Meylah for the inspiration for this story.
2. A mini saga is a story told in exactly 50 words. Not 49 or 51 but exactly 50.
3. You can download a photographic manifesto of Mini Sagas at ChangeThis. Here is the link – Mini Sagas: Bite-sized Wisdom for Life and Business (PDF, 2.9MB).
4. For a complete list of Mini Sagas, please see the entire list here or at Squidoo.
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By Rajesh Setty on Tue 24 Nov 2009, 12:10 AM - 4 Comments
You may want something to be perfect. But there might be hefty price to pay for that.
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Perfection
Mark was determined to win Sheila over. He decided to do whatever it takes to get her. It was hard. She didn’t like this. She didn’t like that. Finally after eighteen months of work, she got a “perfect” Mark. Unfortunately, the “new” Mark was no longer interested in Sheila anymore.
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Note:
1. A mini saga is a story told in exactly 50 words. Not 49 or 51 but exactly 50.
2. You can download a photographic manifesto of Mini Sagas at ChangeThis. Here is the link – Mini Sagas: Bite-sized Wisdom for Life and Business (PDF, 2.9MB).
3. For a complete list of Mini Sagas, please see the entire list here or at Squidoo.
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By Rajesh Setty on Mon 19 Oct 2009, 12:10 AM - 1 Comment
Photo Courtesy: Melissa Maples on Flickr
Sometimes we take things literally.
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Loan
Rick stopped someone in the lobby and said – “I am from the office next door. Can you please lend me $1000?” The person flatly refused stating that he doesn’t know Rick well. With a confused look, Rick said – “That’s odd. My coworkers won’t lend me saying they know me too well.”
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Note:
1. A mini saga is a story told in exactly 50 words. Not 49 or 51 but exactly 50.
2. You can download a photographic manifesto of Mini Sagas at ChangeThis. Here is the link – Mini Sagas: Bite-sized Wisdom for Life and Business (PDF, 2.9MB).
3. For a complete list of Mini Sagas, please see the entire list here or at Squidoo.
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By Rajesh Setty on Mon 12 Oct 2009, 12:10 AM - 2 Comments
Photo Courtesy: Bobasonic on Flickr
Sometimes dreams can be unbelievable 
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Dream
Rick handed the keys to his Ferrari to the Valet guy and the phone rang. Actually it was the phone in his office.
It was all a dream!
Rick smiled and got up and walked towards his Mercedes.
Just then, he heard a voice – “Wake up, you will miss the train.”
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Note:
1. A mini saga is a story told in exactly 50 words. Not 49 or 51 but exactly 50.
2. You can download a photographic manifesto of Mini Sagas at ChangeThis. Here is the link – Mini Sagas: Bite-sized Wisdom for Life and Business (PDF, 2.9MB).
3. For a complete list of Mini Sagas, please see the entire list here or at Squidoo.
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By Rajesh Setty on Sun 04 Oct 2009, 11:55 AM - 4 Comments
Photo Courtesy: Shenghung Lin on Flickr
Making good decisions is very important. But it’s also important to know how long you will take to make those “right” decisions.
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Decision
Luke’s journey came to a screeching halt at a crossroad. Luke wanted to make the “right” choice. Both the roads seems to have a share of positives and negatives. Luke kept thinking for a long time. It was getting dark and a drunk truck driver accidentally ran over and killed him.
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Note:
1. A mini saga is a story told in exactly 50 words. Not 49 or 51 but exactly 50.
2. You can download a photographic manifesto of Mini Sagas at ChangeThis. Here is the link – Mini Sagas: Bite-sized Wisdom for Life and Business (PDF, 2.9MB).
3. For a complete list of Mini Sagas, please see the entire list here or at Squidoo.
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By Rajesh Setty on Mon 28 Sep 2009, 12:10 AM - 3 Comments
Photo Courtesy: Dharma Communications on Flickr
Sometimes when you plan a surprise, you have to be ready for than what you planned for…
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Surprise
Jack spent a fortune for that diamond necklace. Fifteen years of being married to Becky, he had never once remembered her birthday. Today, he wanted to surprise her.
When he sneaked into his home late at night, Becky wasn’t there. A card on the table said – “It’s over Jack!”
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Note:
1. A mini saga is a story told in exactly 50 words. Not 49 or 51 but exactly 50.
2. You can download a photographic manifesto of Mini Sagas at ChangeThis. Here is the link – Mini Sagas: Bite-sized Wisdom for Life and Business (PDF, 2.9MB).
3. For a complete list of Mini Sagas, please see the entire list here or at Squidoo.
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By Rajesh Setty on Mon 21 Sep 2009, 12:10 AM - 1 Comment
Photo Courtesy: KTommy at Flickr
Insanity manifests in a million ways…
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Insanity
There was no letter that day. Joe felt all-alone. For the last six months, Joe had received a letter everyday. Today, there was no letter. Joe felt miserable throughout the day. Just before dinner, the mystery was solved – he remembered that he had forgotten to mail the letter last week.
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Note:
1. A mini saga is a story told in exactly 50 words. Not 49 or 51 but exactly 50.
2. You can download a photographic manifesto of Mini Sagas at ChangeThis. Here is the link – Mini Sagas: Bite-sized Wisdom for Life and Business (PDF, 2.9MB).
3. For a complete list of Mini Sagas, please see the entire list here or at Squidoo.
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By Rajesh Setty on Mon 14 Sep 2009, 12:10 AM - 8 Comments
Photo Courtesy: Impala74 on Flickr
When you are in the middle of a mess, it’s easy to miss a LOT of important things.
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Suicide
Mired in debt and fired recently, Tony decided to end his life. His suicide note was simply a list thanks and blessings. The note ran six pages long. That night, Tony read the note one last time and smiled. He realized it was silly for him to end his life.
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Note:
1. A mini saga is a story told in exactly 50 words. Not 49 or 51 but exactly 50.
2. You can download a photographic manifesto of Mini Sagas at ChangeThis. Here is the link – Mini Sagas: Bite-sized Wisdom for Life and Business (PDF, 2.9MB).
3. For a complete list of Mini Sagas, please see the entire list here or at Squidoo.
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By Rajesh Setty on Mon 07 Sep 2009, 5:00 AM - 3 Comments
Photo Courtesy: Polgano at Flickr
Hard work alone may not be enough to get the recognition you deserve.
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Recognition
James worked hard but that was not enough. Throughout the four years, James got no credit or someone else got credit for his work. James was frustrated. One day, his long-time friend told him – “James, either you make it hard to give you credit or you make work seem easy.”
Update: Based on first comment and two emails I received, it is clear that some people are reading too much between the lines. So some clarifications below:
* In order to be recognized, you don’t need to boast your accomplishments, you don’t need to hide them either.
* You need to be humble but you that does not mean “devalue” your contributions
* You don’t have to promote yourself but that does not mean you should shy away from shocasing a masterpiece that you might have created.
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Note:
1. A mini saga is a story told in exactly 50 words. Not 49 or 51 but exactly 50.
2. You can download a photographic manifesto of Mini Sagas at ChangeThis. Here is the link – Mini Sagas: Bite-sized Wisdom for Life and Business (PDF, 2.9MB).
3. For a complete list of Mini Sagas, please see the entire list here or at Squidoo.
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By Rajesh Setty on Tue 01 Sep 2009, 4:00 AM - 2 Comments
Photo Courtesy: Will Pate on Flickr
You can choose whatever you want to do as long as you are wiling to face the consequences
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Charlie in the Chocolate Factory
Charlie was tired and ready to go home. His Boss called and asked him to fill two large orders. Unhappy and angry, Charlie stuffed some paper in two large boxes and gift-wrapped them. Just then, his Boss came by and said – “Charlie, these are my gifts for your family. Enjoy!”
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Note:
1. A mini saga is a story told in exactly 50 words. Not 49 or 51 but exactly 50.
2. You can download a photographic manifesto of Mini Sagas at ChangeThis. Here is the link – Mini Sagas: Bite-sized Wisdom for Life and Business (PDF, 2.9MB).
3. For a complete list of Mini Sagas, please see the entire list here or at Squidoo.
Posted under Mini Saga.
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