Old IT started with the mainframe. IBM didn’t replace people. It changed what work meant.Things that took rooms full of clerks could now run overnight on one machine. Then came PCs. Microsoft and Intel gave us Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.For many jobs, this felt like magic. Change one cell in Excel, and everything recalculates. That…
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There’s a lot of noise right now saying “SaaS is dead. AI agents killed it.”That sounds dramatic. It’s also misleading. What’s really happening is simpler. Software is getting easier to build.But making it work inside a real company is still hard. That changes where the value sits. The three layers of modern software I like to think about…
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“Why are you running?” — “Because you are.” Standing at the Foot of the Mountain We’re living through one of the most confusing yet transformative economic moments in modern history. AI promised abundance. It promised productivity. It promised a future where machines handle the mundane so humans can pursue meaning. Instead, we’ve entered a paradoxical…
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For centuries, America has been seen as a “new world”—not just geographically, but also sociologically and psychologically. Immigrants, who have often made their own personal new starts in America, tend to be the most insightful observers of its uniqueness. In many ways, America has become synonymous with hope—a hope that, for many, is unavailable elsewhere.…
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Celebrating 25 Years of Friendship, Memories, and New Beginnings It’s often said that people come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. As we celebrated 25 years since completing our bachelor of engineering degree, our Silver Jubilee Reunion, “Saaral” (breeze), proved that college friends belong to the third category—lifetime companions. Alumni…
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Is it possible to alleviate the challenges of middle age? Discover fresh perspectives and guidance in new books and a podcast. This morning routine may sound familiar: waking up early, tending to family needs, and embracing the grind of everyday life. As we navigate the middle years, often dubbed the nadir of happiness, it’s easy…
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Camping is a wonderful way to reconnect with nature and create lasting memories with loved ones. One such unforgettable experience was a camping trip with close family friends in Hartwell, GA. This blog will delve into the joys and benefits of camping in the heart of nature, highlighting the unique bond that comes from sharing…
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I can confidently say that I am addicted to my yoga teacher’s class. Her teachings have brought me so much peace and clarity, and I am grateful for the ways in which she has guided me in my yoga journey. If you’re looking to find your own yoga path, I highly recommend seeking out a…
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“When Breath Becomes Air” is a poignant and heart-wrenching memoir by the late Dr. Paul Kalanithi, a brilliant neurosurgeon who wrote the book in the final months of his life after being diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. As a gifted surgeon who had impacted the lives of many, he suddenly found himself facing death’s…
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Dirty data—data that is inaccurate, incomplete or inconsistent When your database is overrun with dirty data, segmentation is difficult, lead scoring is dicey at best, and reliable attribution is out of reach. Anybody who’s had to deal with dirty data knows how frustrating it can be, but when the numbers are added up, it can…
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