Jun 21 2010

Life without Internet, TV, and Phone

I just witnessed what it would be like living without Internet, TV, and Phone this weekend.  A thunderstorm knocked out the power to over 100,000 homes and also killed our Internet, TV, and Phone connnection.  Our Internet and TV is through WOW, and our phone is through Vonage.  Vonage is VOIP (Internet is needed).
Here were [...]

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Jun 13 2010

Thank you Megabite Pizza

Yesterday, I was eating a slice of pizza in Downtown Vancouver and when I was leaving I left my cell phone on the counter of Megabite Pizza.  I didn’t realize I had misplaced my phone until I was already on the skytrain.  I went running back and to my surprise, it was still there.
I have [...]

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Jun 10 2010

Why rich people stay rich

Here’s a no brainer.  The rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer.  This all comes down to one thing: your habits
Just because a rich person is rich does not mean, they will not try to find a bargain.  If you can save $5 or $10 here, why not save it.  Most people [...]

May 23 2010

Jose Lima Dead at Age 37

Sad news in the baseball world.  Jose Lima died at the age of 37.  The report is that he had a massive heart attack.
I am still shocked at how many people do not take the time to exercise on a daily basis.  Life’s too short to be just sitting in front of your TV all [...]

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May 11 2010

Be yourself

There will always be people that will judge you no matter what.  My suggestion to you is forget about what people are saying and be true to yourself.   Haters will be haters.  My experience is that there are a lot of superficial people out there.  They act now one way when you’re with them but [...]

Apr 22 2010

Quit whining

” Vik, I am overhelmed.  I can’t do all my work and keep up with my daily shows on TV.”  My friend told me this and I gave him a nice rant.  So this is basically a rant post.
Dear Bob (not going to mention his real name),
If you don’t have enough time to do things, [...]

Apr 22 2010

10 things to do on Earth Day

Today is Earth Day if you didn’t know already.   We need to protect our planet earth.  Do something today to help our planet out.
1   Recycle.
2.  Ride a bike to work, school, etc.
3.  Buy a smaller car,
4.  Don’t buy bottled water.
5.  Get solar panels on your roof.
6.  Change your light bulbs
7.  Pick up garbage if [...]

Apr 7 2010

Marriage: The Biggest Decision Of My Life

We make a lot of important decision in our lives.  Some of the most important decisions I have made to date are:
- Which college major to do (I chose Accounting)
- Which college to go to (Wayne State University)
- Which friends to hang out (best friends on the planet)
- Whether to drink or do drugs ( [...]

Apr 12 2009

Sunday Link Love # 3

It is Sunday and here is another round of link love Sunday.  Hope you enjoy the following articles:
Shoemoney – How to build(and Monetize) Twitter Content Channels
On Simplicity – Six Conversational Habits to Ditch Today
Dosh Dosh – Most Powerful way to Presell
Neil Patel – The Andrew Warner: How a 21 year old created a $38.5 million [...]

Mar 30 2009

12 powerful words to live your life by

You are defined by your character.  Below are 12 powerful words I think everyone should live by:
Attitude – Every day shines when we let our positive attitude show through.
Determination – A soaring performance starts with a determined effort.
Potential – Looking beyond boundaries opens up limitless possibilities.
Integrity – The path of truth always takes us in [...]