by Taslim Jaffer | Jan 4, 2012 | Uncategorized
All 3 of them were told, in one way or another, at some time or another, that their work wasn’t “good enough”. Maybe you NBA fans out there already know this, but my jaw dropped to the floor of my car as I listened to the radio a few weeks ago. ...
by Taslim Jaffer | Jan 3, 2012 | Try-This Tuesday
I know this title sounds a little bit a la Jiminy Cricket but that’s just how it came to me and it’s sticking! Last week, a reader asked me how I come up with these Tuesday Tasks. Well, I don’t really come up with them so much as they come up to...
by Taslim Jaffer | Jan 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
Happy 2012 to you and yours! As you forge ahead with the spark of optimism that a new year brings, no matter what circumstances you may find yourselves in, remember this feeling of renewal and pull it out throughout the year. Every day should feel like this. Every...
by Taslim Jaffer | Dec 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
2011 was a freaking awesome year for me. Like the years before, there were challenges and there were triumphs – but this year will always stand out for me. It was the first year that I gave myself permission to be who I truly am and trust that those I love...
by Taslim Jaffer | Dec 27, 2011 | Uncategorized
My mom bestowed great wisdom upon me when she said, “Don’t ask for akni when you can ask for bhiryani!” This will make a little more sense when I explain what akni and bhiryani are. Akni is an Indian dish where spiced rice, meat and potatoes are...
