Hector Ruiz: The power to connect the world

September 12, 2008

Hector Ruiz, the executive chair of AMD, wants to give Internet access to everyone. In this talk, he shares his extraordinary life story and describes AMD’s 50×15 initiative that calls for connecting 50 percent of the world by 2015.

“Technology is only as powerful as it is accessible. The IT industry has nearly unlimited potential to educate the world by connecting the world.”

Hector Ruiz

Phenomenal Person: Life Coach Tony Robbins

August 5, 2008

Fulfillment is an art.  There are no fixed steps to follow, no scientific plan to master.  True success in life requires that you embody emotional balance. Just like with physical fitness, you need a disciplined regimen to achieve emotional strength.

Tony Robbins makes it his business to know why we do the things we do. This pioneering life coach has spoken to millions of people through his best-selling books and three-day seminars.  In this video from TED.com Tony Robbins discusses the “invisible forces” that motivate everyone’s actions.

Your 6 basic needs:

  • Certainty
  • Uncertainty a.k.a. variety
  • Significance
  • Connections & Love
  • Grow
  • Emotion

The story he concludes with is a whopper!