By Jose Paul Martin • Thoughts, Essays & Observations...

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Oct
19
Drone Photography By Jerin Sebastian

Kochi - Queen of The Arabian Sea

Over the last 12 months, I've been asked this question a number of times. Why Kochi? Read this to find out the reasons why. The answer may surprise you...
3 min read
May
08
How To Raise Capital With These 3 Key Documents – Business Plan, Financial Model & Pitch Deck

How To Raise Capital With These 3 Key Documents – Business Plan, Financial Model & Pitch Deck

In order to increase your odds of success with raising capital, you'll need 3 key documents - business plan, financial model (& valuation), and pitch deck.
7 min read
May
01
Permanent (Evergreen) Capital Structures For Private Equity / Venture Capital Funds

Permanent (Evergreen) Capital Structures For Private Equity / Venture Capital Funds

Investing is not easy, which is why permanent (evergreen) capital structures with unlimited life spans could be an investment alternative to consider.
4 min read
Dec
28
I’m Not Quitting Social Media - I’m Deleting It.

I’m Not Quitting Social Media - I’m Deleting It.

2020 no doubt was one of the shitiest (had to invent this word) years I’ve experienced, like many others. Here's what I'm doing to make 2021 the best year ever...
5 min read
Nov
11

Kerala - God's Own Country or God's Own Curse?

On a recent visit to Kerala, I was determined to look positively at our upcoming move back home. As a
7 min read
Jul
01
Here's Why Site Ground Sucks!

Here's Why Site Ground Sucks!

SiteGround is good, but not when you grow. I've found a better solution, read on to find which one we're using now...
3 min read
May
25
Ghost CMS - Installing & Tinkering

Ghost CMS - Installing & Tinkering

Learn how to install Ghost CMS locally on your Mac OS, and tinker with the theme.
6 min read
Mar
31

The Rules of Meditation

You’ve probably heard of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari [http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0062515675/jpmartin-20]
3 min read
Feb
19
Idea Generators Vs. Idea Implementors

Idea Generators Vs. Idea Implementors

Here's a challenge, but before you take it up, read this - and decide which is more important - idea generators or idea implementors.
1 min read
Jan
12
Humility – Intellectual & Spiritual

Humility – Intellectual & Spiritual

What better way to start the new year, and the new decade than with some introspection. Quite often, we believe
2 min read