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A Technical Manager with over 20 years in the High Tech industry with a passion for words. A practicing Agile Scrum Master and Coach with over the years working in the corporate world globally. Over the years he has delivered solutions, managed engagements, built teams and mentored professionals from the code level to the board level.
As a Poet, Blogger, Podcaster and independent film maker he has made sure to not left any stone unturned in the effort to try out every single passion of his. And he wants the same for others.
Founder or PenPositive a concept he conceived to approach life and work with the aim to prepare individuals to excel both in their Passion and their Profession.
As a Poet and blogger in English and Malayalam (മലയാളം - the language of Kerala, India). Hailing from Kozhikode (കോഴിക്കോട്) or Calicut. Also a Video Podcaster under the alias Ballatha Pahayan (ബല്ലാത്ത പഹയൻ) on YouTube.
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Day 16 The Day after Thanksgiving Break
I don’t mean they after Thanksgiving. That was three days ago. I mean the day after Thanksgiving Break. The Monday. Today. When you sit at your desk and listen you can hear people asking each other how their Thanksgiving was…. Read More ›
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15/365 A Transparent World
What would a transparent world look like? A world where everyone can be themselves. People do not have to show more than what they have. Where there is no fear to say what you think is the right thing. Where… Read More ›
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14/365 Nothing is Permanent
Last few days I have not been I have not been lifting any weights in the Gym, but I go there as part of my project and do Cardio. The reason for not lifting weights is that I have a… Read More ›
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13/365 On Shared Pains and Shared Struggles
How do we connect with people? What brings us together. Is it the fun times we spent together? Is it the fun things we did together?. I don’t think so. What brings me closer to people is the shared pain… Read More ›
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12/365 And then I listen more
Today I forgot to carry my earphones to the Gym. This means no podcasts, Music or Audio Books. But I observed something fascinating. I will always be listening to something. Driving. Cooking, chores at home, Gym, Walking.. You name it… Read More ›
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11/365 The idea of insignificance
Today as I was working out I was looking at the mirror and the word that came to mind was ‘Insignificance’. We live in a world where everyone wants to be important. Even as I write this, what I want… Read More ›
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10/365 An hour a day learning something new
Today I was in training all day. Sitting in place listening to someone teach. I always find one single sitting even with breaks very tiring. So when I went to the Gym in the evening, I was kind of worn… Read More ›
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9/365 Gym as an idea of space
Today was kind of my rest-day at the Gym. But since I am on this 365 days project that needs me to be in the Gym I use this day to just be there and move around a bit. I… Read More ›
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8/365 Small Milestones
Today I realized that I had completed 7 days straight working out in the Gym. I know the number is nothing compared to the 365 days. But we all need small goals and milestones that we have to celebrate in… Read More ›
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7/365 And I saw the grumpiness go away
Today after my workout I had to go to the pharmacy to pick up some prescription. I have always felt that the pharmacy lanes to pick up prescriptions have some of the most grumpiest people in the neighborhood. I am… Read More ›
Vinod Narayan 