From the category archives:

Reflection

The art of failing

by The Crazy Colombian on July 26, 2010

in Life,Reflection

What price are you paying for aiming to create a life without mistakes? You know, that perfect life you’ve always dreamed about?

Read this article to find out how mastering the art of failing can be good for you.

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“We have an awful, awful reality right now. America, you’re at the top of your game: This is one of the most unhealthy countries in the world”. (…) We, the adults of this generation, have blessed our children with the destiny of a shorter life span than their own parents. Your child, will live a [...]

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Why advertising as we know is dead

by The Crazy Colombian on May 16, 2010

in Reflection,Work

Today I woke up and read an article by my friend, mentor and thought leader Steven di Pietro. He is world class in customer service, and has started sharing his wisdom on how to turn Customer Service into profits by changing staff behaviour  at his web site Service with Purpose. So I was reading his [...]

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A short reflection on whether it is possible to achieve a balanced, perfect life.

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My personal manifesto

by The Crazy Colombian on July 27, 2009

in Life,Reflection

An article that articulates the guiding principles and values of my life.

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Can you tell a personal story in only 15 words?

by The Crazy Colombian on July 13, 2009

in Innovation,Reflection

Some time ago, I had a challenge: to tell my life story in 15 words. Ok, I cheated using pictures and quotes that represented the 15 words, but I upheld the spirit of the challenge.If you’re curious on the results, visit Zen and the art of photographic story telling (available in both English and Spanish). [...]

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A touching article that discusses the challenges of old age for both parents and Children, and illustrates through a personal story from Dan Millman, our favourite writer.

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Fish! series, part 4: Be Present

by The Crazy Colombian on May 4, 2009

in Books,Fish! series,Life,Reflection,Review

An insightful article that explains how the simple habit of Being Fully Present will lead you to have a higher sense of self-worth, and a more successful and happier life.

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Fish! series, part 3: Have fun

by The Crazy Colombian on April 27, 2009

in Fish! series,Life,Reflection

Image: adaptation of margot the light courtesy of shoothead If you’re new to this series, you may want to read our first article where we explain the four basic principles that are the basis of the Fish! philosophy, and how it can help you have a happier life. Today, we will discuss the third principle [...]

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Fish! series, part 2: Make someone’s day

by The Crazy Colombian on April 20, 2009

in Fish! series,Life,Reflection

The second in a series of four articles that explores the why and how of the Fish! philosophy:Choose your attitude; Make someone’s day; Have fun; Be Present

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