3. Reader's Testimonials

 

Here are some quotable quotes from some of our readers around the world (... you can also leave your own at the bottom of the page):

 

"I have always enjoyed reading Friday Reflections as it not only inspires me to think about my life, family, leadership, success and the community but also motivates me to keep improving and live a quality life".

- Dato S.H. Wong, Malaysia

Every Friday, I get a thought provoking message from your Friday Reflection. The light bulb often flashes at someone point, as I make a connection between your writing and what I'm trying to convey in one of my workshops. Thanks for fueling my toolbag.

- Susie Batchelor, Leadership Development Manager, USA

Thanks very much for all the Friday Reflections ... These are wonderful gifts that we look forward to each time we see your email!

-Mina Chan & Kai Wang, Singapore

I have known Anand for several years at work. His Friday reflections are an image of how he works and treats people, as well as how he acts with employees and management. His honesty is refreshing and enlightening.

- Lawrence Hurst, CoachingSynthesis.com

Friday Reflections signifies there is always something to look forward to for guidance and inspiration when everything else stops making sense ... the bare fact is that it works...all the time.

- Dr Antonio Villaflor, Quality Director, Philippines

You've made a very good bold move, and surely this endeavor will continue to inspire people in every field ... I'm deeply honored and excited to watch this site grow.

- Omar A. Janducayan, Process Engineering, Philippines

There are those leaders who teach, those who demonstrate what they are made of... few who inspire others to do great things. Anand, you have all these rare skills.

-CP Low, Training Manager, USA

I can't wait for every Friday to check my email to look for the Friday Reflections message. I have enjoyed every single message. Your comments, quotes are very inspirational, and I have taken the freedom to share many of them with friends and colleagues.

- Ronny Ramirez: Engineer, Costa Rica

You have a wealth of business and leadership experience, and it should be gathered together so others can make the maximium use of it.

- Dr. Barry Warmkessel: Scientist and Author, USA

Your e-mails every friday are a reality check. Simple philosophies with deep meaning. I really enjoy them. Your mails give me another reason to look forward to a Friday.

- Vinay Vaghani: Young Enterpreneur, India

I truly [enjoy] every word of your quotes and words in your Friday Reflections. Every Friday, I would look forward to it and it gives me great inspiration and it has definitely improved my lifestyle and has brough a great impact to my life. At times, I will be so surprised to read something that I have been looking for answers for such a long time.

- Thilaga Govindasamy, India

Your Friday Reflection is superb! It simply provides me more food for thoughts that changes my ways to continue to be good. Please keep me always in the loop!

- Jess M. Monreal: Director, Thailand

Comments

[Millet Batiquin]

The lecture you had at Ibiden Phils was great, i realized a lot of things from the "Out of the Box Thinking" training.
Thanks a lot for the training...

[Jeanette Wing Un]

I remember receiving these weekly emails every Friday back when I was a Materials Engineer with Intel Technology Philippines. It was always refreshing to read and yet thought-provoking and inspiring as well. I am so glad to see that Friday Reflections is now a book! Now more people can benefit from it too.

[Seong]

I have known Anand and his family for many years. So, I have seen both of his kids grow from teenagers to adults. And now, Anand himself is seeing my two kids grow from babies to inquisitive, curious and, as I often find them, very chatty kindergartner and 2nd grader. And, their constant inquisitions often amuse us as well as entertain us.
Just few days, I was at my desk at home working on computer, when my older one, Ginni, came up to me to see, as usual, what daddy was up to. Just then, she saw a hard copy of Anand’s Friday Reflections book on the desk and started to ask away her questions. “Daddy, what is that? Where did you get it? Why did Mr. Anand write a book?..” When I told her that many portions of book are collections of stories that he and his family shared as kids grew up, my girl’s questions became more of a request. “Then, is that [book] for kids? [If this is more for adults], has he written books for kids? Can you ask him to write a book for kids?” The final question/request was, “Can you ask him to write a book for me and Lauren (her sister)?”
At the end of her long barrage of questions, I could not help myself, but to smile. I cannot tell why, but, for her to make such a request to Anand, I just found the moment very sweet and memorable.
So, why do I share my story here?
As my kids grow, my wife and I try everyday to create our own “Friday Reflections” moments. While struggling through our busy work schedule, we still try to find time to spend time with them and teach them new things, as such as tennis and new language. We try to find to take family vacation to different countries (in translation, more work for parents so that kids can enjoy and see new things). Most of all, we try to find time everyday to spend time with them so that they can grow up to be strong, confident and courageous individuals.

[Hawi Moore]

Thanks for this it has really motivated me