I am Paul Singh

I just this one and it really did help to make me a bit happier.

Rid yourself of a nagging task: answer a difficult email, purchase something you need, or call to make that dentist’s appointment. Crossing an irksome chore off your to-do list will give you a big rush of energy and cheer, and [...]

How many times have you heard someone tell you (or someone else) that they should “never give up” and other motivational mumbo jumbo like that?

Sure, it’s nice to pump someone up by telling them that they can succeed at anything they want, but is that really the best thing to be spending your time on? [...]

I’ve cancelled my AdCenter account after less than one full month with the service.

I first got the idea to open the account after reading the WorkHappy One Month Challenge where is saw this:

Here’s the deal: Microsoft adCenter is MSN’s answer to AdWords and works essentially the same way. It’s Microsoft’s pay per click offering. You [...]

Someone once told me (and I’ve now told lots of people) that you’ve got to surround yourself with successful people if you’re going to increase your own chances of success. Notice that I didn’t say that surrounding yourself with successful people will make you a success — only that it may increase your chances. I’m [...]

It seems that more than a few of my friends have been asking me for advice on how they can potentially ask for a raise. Unfortunately, I wish there was a single clear cut answer that I could give to all of them.

Here’s a few pointers that I’ve learned over the years and hopefully they’ll [...]

It seems that everyone has a different opinion of where the housing market is really going these days. Home buyers (like the wifey and I) are waiting to see how deep the rabbit hole really is and home sellers seem to be disillusioned with the astronomical prices they want for their homes.

Realtors are a professionally [...]

Yep- folks, it’s time for contest #2…. finally.

Tell me who this cup belonged to… and I will buy you some Starbucks.

As usual- put your answers in the comments…

DAMMIT: This was the shortest contest ever. Looks like I’m taking Kavita to Starbucks… holler.

Gunjan used his new-fangled cell phone to take this picture of me just now– I look stressed out, like whoa. Mind you, I’ve had 3 exams this week and 2 projects due. Did I mention that I’ve been slammed with stuff to do at work(what an understatement). Simple math: Too much work + too little [...]

Cell Phone Users Interrupt Sex for Phone CallsWhat in the hell is wrong with people these days? The really sad part is that I know that one of my very own friends has done this AND the call he answered was from his own sibling!Unnamed friend: “Hello?”Caller: “Hey XXXX, what are you up to?!”Unnamed friend: [...]

If you can tell me where this picture was taken and/or who those shoes belong to, I’ll buy you a beer.WINNER: Jack. Read the comments for his answer.the small print:–Post your guesses in the comments.–If you IM a guess to me, you’re already wrong.–I’ll post the answer/winner within a week.