Comments on: If This Doesn’t Hit You Like a Rock, I Don’t Know What Will

By: Why ESM is Following the One or One Movement - ESM Exec Designs

Why ESM is Following the One or One Movement - ESM Exec Designs — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 02:21:33 +0000

[...] majority born into the world aren’t given an equal chance to succeed in life. My friend Kayla shared this story from her time in the Dominican Republic with me nearly four years ago. Four years later, it STILL [...]

By: Klout — My Thoughts on Microfinance, Life, Web 2.0, Blogging, and Business

Klout — My Thoughts on Microfinance, Life, Web 2.0, Blogging, and Business — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:41:20 +0000

[...] Turner. If you are reading this post and don’t think you have it pretty damn good already, think again. 0 Comments /* _uacct = "UA-802895-1"; [...]

By: Backpacking and Travel Blog for Generation X & Y - Oh Hey World » The Travel Bubble

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 04:22:54 +0000

[...] the truth even though we all wish it weren’t. The truth is most people are not happy. The truth is that where you are born dictates (to a large degree) the life that you will live. The truth is many people in America are spending their lives working at jobs they hate, married to [...]

By: Dred Scott’s Purple Rain and Supporting Those Less Fortunate than You — My Thoughts on Microfinance, Life, Web 2.0, Blogging, and Business

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 18:40:26 +0000

[...] hope everyone stops to think about how truly privileged you truly are; you should do that right now and buy the album for $5.99. The fact that Jeff posts things such as [...]

By: Doing Something That Matters — My Thoughts on Microfinance, Life, Web 2.0, Blogging, and Business

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:07:00 +0000

[...] you should use the opportunities you have been given in life to improve the lives of others. I hope you realize how fortunate you are; the majority of the world isn’t so lucky. To me, life is about much more than money. [...]

By: Backpacking and Travel Blog for Generation X & Y - Oh Hey World » Lingering Culture Shock During the Holidays — and Merry Christmas

Sat, 25 Dec 2010 20:12:51 +0000

[...] have everything you need (plus some) and just don’t realize it. The video embedded below and this post I wrote several years ago should help you realize how truly fortunate you [...]

By: What Are You Giving this Christmas? — My Thoughts on Microfinance, Life, Web 2.0, Blogging, and Business

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 05:02:37 +0000

[...] – if you’re reading this, your post just earned you a fan for life. I can tell we have a lot in common. 0 [...]

By: Happy Thanksgiving — My Thoughts on Microfinance, Life, Web 2.0, Blogging, and Business

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 15:45:48 +0000

[...] Thanksgiving Be thankful for everything that you have; most of the world is not so lucky to enjoy the luxuries of the Westernized world. Now go visit with family, get off the computer, and enjoy some turkey! 0 [...]

By: Backpacking and Travel Blog for Generation X & Y - Oh Hey World » Returning Stateside, and Not Knowing What Awaits Me

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 10:22:45 +0000

[...] On the topic of what’s next career/life wise — I’m not 100% sure, but have one opportunity that I’m close to narrowing in on. That said, I’ve learned that until all the “t’s” are crossed and “i’s” are dotted, nothing is final. Making a final decision on what to do next in life is always hard, especially when you consider the fact that the world is at my fingertips. I could go back into the tech industry and do marketing for a killer startup, become a permanent expat, devote myself full time to Oh Hey World and try to make money off of it to keep traveling, join the freelance consulting arena full time, join a smaller company in the states full time and gain further small business experience, or I could work somewhere in the developing world for a microfinance NGO. And sitting in Ghana right now in a community where virtually no one has traveled anywhere other than Accra within Ghana, and certainly haven’t ventured out of the country, I realize it’s truly a privilege to have these opportunities. [...]

By: Take Your Place, Make Your Mark, Live Your Life — My Thoughts on Microfinance, Life, Web 2.0, Blogging, and Business

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 16:53:35 +0000

[...] it since I’m sharing it here. It’s timely, particularly since yesterday I re-read my “If this doesn’t hit you like a rock, I don’t know what will” post from a few years. Reading that post still puts a knot in my stomach every time I read [...]

By: Backpacking and Travel Blog for Generation X & Y - Oh Hey World » The Impact of Traveling Abroad

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:29:19 +0000

[...] DVDs, or computer parts. Nowadays, as a result of traveling and coming to the realization of how truly privileged I am, extra money goes towards traveling, going out and creating lasting memories with friends and [...]

By: The Impact Of Traveling Abroad - The Causemopolitan

The Impact Of Traveling Abroad - The Causemopolitan — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 23:53:02 +0000

By: Using Social Media to Build an Orphanage. Let’s Do This. — My Thoughts on Microfinance, Life, Web 2.0, Blogging, and Business

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 17:39:25 +0000

[...] reading this, you are better off than at least 90% of the world (if you don’t believe me, read THIS) and I’m sure you can afford to pitch in $10 or $20. And if you can afford $1,000 or more, by [...]

By: Santosh Bhandarkar

Santosh Bhandarkar — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:04:03 +0000

I really think there ought to be better solutions than Microfinance. While Microfinance is doing its bit, I do think the rate at which we are helping by whatever means is far slower than the rate at which living conditions are deteriorating. I think we must really think hard about a more holistic approach. While I will do my bit to contribute to poverty alleviation, I am sure there will be other undiscovered opportunities that should really accelerate this process. I would also like mention a point about population growth, especially in India. Unless the population growth rate is slowed down, problems are just going to get exponentially worse. I am passionate about "generating employment in rural areas". This will hopefully get people access to better health care, education. The automatic by-product of this is lower population growth. I think, by enhancing money making capabilities of the rural poor, we will be able to solve this problem holistically. We must not target helping individuals, but help a "community" come out of poverty. I am an entrepreneur who has worked in the Software Industry and in now very interested in joining the social entrepreneurship bandwagon. I initially thought of setting up a Kiva.org model for India, but have second thoughts now. I want to really think through what I must start. I have a lot of experience with Search Engine Marketing and have the knowledge to drive traffic to websites. I just want to use my tech and SEO skills to see how I can make a difference. I have just started blogging about Povery Reduction to start with. I would love to know your thoughts, suggestions ideas on how and what I can contribute towards that coule make a significant difference to peoples lives.

By: Expect VERY Light (or Zero) Blogging Over the Next 3 Weeks | Personal Insights on Web 2.0, Blogging, and Business

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 05:34:37 +0000

[...] who have been reading this blog probably know I’ve become pretty passionate about microfinance. I’m going to get some 1st hand exposure to microfinance in the DR (where [...]