January 26, 2011

There are two kinds of people in the world ...

I read this quick post from Daniel Pink. Really liked it. Wanted to share it.

Those who make your life easier — and those who make it harder.

Those whose presence helps you perform better — and those whose presence makes you do worse.

Those concerned about doing the work — and those concerned about getting the credit.

Those who leave you feeling up — and those who leave you feeling down.

Those who simplify — and those who complicate.

Those who listen when others are talking — and those who wait when others are talking.

Those who give — and those who take.

Those who last — and those who fade.

Which are you?

May the 1st statements light a fire in us to never be the 2nd statements.

Original post here.

January 21, 2011

The New "Google Offers" a Groupon Killer?

Like Groupon, the new service, Google Offers, will provide time-limited deals from local vendors. Google has not elaborated on when this new service would be available.

The competition continues to heat up in the local deal market. I wonder how this will impact the projected IPO of Groupon. Check out the Google Places Fact Sheet below.

UPDATE Jan 28, 2011: Facebook wants to play to. Read this article from Mashable.