Learning Curve

   Ever since I made up my mind to be successful (in the years to follow...:P), I've inadvertently realized that I'll need to take on a learning curve that goes up with time and believe me guys it is not an easy task. It takes enough time, patience, hard work and determination on your part to actually learn something.

   Take the simple example of a child learning to stand/walk/talk, it requires time and persistence on his/her part to be able to do the above activities. Next up, you can take the example of learning a language. It is by no means a small feat and requires dedication and actual practice. If you were to make a list, it would surely be an endless one. Once I read an article where they stated that simply saying 'Thank you' or 'Sorry' can make a huge difference on the receivers day and yours indirectly. Following it took quiet some exercise on my part. Till date I'm still practicing the novel mannerism and try to use the phrases as generously as possible. Next up, the simple task of looking for relevant information on the internet and at the same time assimilating it is an arduous task. I guess learning comes still further on the same path. 

 It has only helped reinforcing the fact that learning is an ongoing process which will take place as long as you wish to move ahead in life. For those who are satisfied it will actually stop or may even take a downward trend. Downward because today life is changing at a lightening pace and unless you wish to keep up you will else you are bound to fall back. 

  And yes it takes TIME which is quiet a costly commodity for someone like you and me....

  

Why be sad/disheartened?

  It is very common to see people become sad /disheartened/angry etc. at others. Many even get angry with people whom they hardly know. Think back in time and am sure you will be able to recall more than one occasion when you must have felt the same. The root cause in most situations is the fact that we directly or indirectly expect some or the other behavior from these people and when they do not comply we become angry/sad and so on. 

  Don't you think it feels quiet childish to expect from others. I believe in the fact that why expect from others when we are capable ourselves! Let me relate this statement with an example. Say in the recent days some of my MMS classmates were miffed that I and some others formed a project group of bright people. They were of the view that we should've consulted them before forming a new group. What they did not realize is that each and every individual tries to do their best and their relaxed attitude towards project and presentations had prompted us to make the changes in our groups. So, why should forming a new group cause them to be angry at their colleagues? 

  The above situation actually highlights the common insight people hold in day today life. What most people look at is only one side of the coin. They perceive such a situation as a problem and get angry/sad etc. However, if one were to look at the other side, they would see an opportunity to come out of the shadow of bright people in the class and make a positive impression of their own on the faculty. It will in effect make them more cautious and at the same time increase their determination to prove themselves. If perceived in the right angle the above situation can actually turn into a beneficial one to one and all. 

  My only advise would be deflate your ego, reduce your expectations and look at every problem as an opportunity and viola you have a path to success. In my view until you are able to do the same you will never be able to face the many problems that life has to offer..........

Hmmmm

 Its quiet frustrating to not have your laptop in working condition. Am actually feeling disconnected from the whole wide world. Its a shame that now that our study leave is going on I won't be able to practice my writing skills. Just hoping that my laptop gets back in shape as soon as possible. I've planned to pen down few tips on how to regain ones positive attitude with the right attitude....
 Wait and watch this space in the coming days.....

In Lime Light!!!

 Am just so happy to get a chance to anchor our college seminar tomorrow. It is a small step which I hope will be a beginning of a long journey. Somehow I'll have to credit the opportunity to my attitude of being positive always. Some of you may question how so, but the fact remains that a positive attitude inspires us to work in the directions of our goals. It is exactly what am wishing for at the moment, to walk the talk and make things happen as they never have in my life. 

 A new journey of being positive always which allows me to convert even the most trying difficulties into opportunities and look beyond the obvious. It actually helps me to forget my worries and in fact try and work on the tasks at hand. If you will believe, it has taken a lot of practice on my part to think positively always even on the most sad days. But the magic it creates and the opportunities that it provides which you would never be able to see with full eyes is tremendous.

 Some day I hope to pass on the Positive always attitude to my near and dears ones and grant them a chance to be happy at all times. 

For the time being I guess I would like very much to enjoy some lime light and actually increase my presentation skills in front of a gathering.....

Wish me luck!!!!

Height of multitasking!!!

Am sure those of you, who are virtually online always will find my statement a tad pathetic but can't help it, can I?

Well the above heading refers to the fact that I actually opened two accounts on a single day on twitter and linkedin, at the same time published my blog links on fb to actually increase my so called traffic or rather get a review from people whether it is viable or not. But most people seem to be too busy to give me a simple reply whether the blog is up to the mark or needs some zing to it.

All this I've been doing when I should be actually completing my assignment which am supposed to submit tomorrow, prepare for a presentation and study for two class tests.......PHEW. How much can a person actually work before collapsing on the bed. Well am tired beyond measure and yet a few inspiring words from one of our faculty rekindled the writing spirit in me which feared extinction over the period. So, cheers to all those readers/writers out there trying their measly luck on an oceanic platform......

Still loads to learn in the times to come..............

Attention Attention!!!

Lets begin where we left last time. So, do you really think the attitude of being positive always can help you to get your message through to other people. My honest answer would be a yes and a no. Yes because if you have the will, you'll surely achieve what you want and no because its not always in your hand(simply put).

Hmmmm, we all know how exactly a toddler grabs the attention of the elders in its vicinity. It inadvertently cries out LOUD. So, as adults what would you think of a person crying loud to make his statement heard. Am sure you would be least bothered and ask them to cry on some others' shoulder. Other means of doing the same include dialogue or rather a negotiation with the higher authority. When all else fails Mahatma Gandhi's Satyagraha comes in handy. I have a high level of respect for the great Mahatma but the way his teachings have been maligned over the passing years alarms me. 

To protest for a noble cause without affecting the common people and on the other hand resorting to protest every time your demands are not met ( with little or no concern for the public at large) is in fact a gross misinterpretation of satyagraha in general. 

So, what would you call a modern day satyagraha/protest? I would rather call it an attention seeking gimmick by people who wish to get their desires fulfilled. I mean, don't you think it has become quiet common to hear of different protests undertaken by people in general to get their wishes fulfilled by the government. You've doctors, pharmaceutics shop owners, fuel station owners, taxi unions, professors, lawyers etc. going on strike every other day. It feels like they are shouting 'Attention Attention!!!' to the government and the masses at large about their dissatisfaction and demands. At the end of the day who are the real losers or the people most affected by it? Obviously the common man. There are so many instances of people dying due to medical neglect as it is and on such occasions the no. of cases just shoot up. In order to make government or authorities realize their situation people are ready to make matters worse for the other people around them. 

These are hardly the teaching of the great Mahatma. It actually feels like people are using a potential tool in a very gross manner. So, whom should you blame, the protesters, the government or the indifferent authorities?   

All are to blame or none. For every one his/her problems are more important than those of others. But, how would you solve such a problem. The problem actually signifies the similarities between a small child trying to grab the attention of its elders. If you observe carefully and match the references you will be able to make the inferences to which I'm referring.  

So the question again arises whether we have really grown up or not? 

Grown Up Or Not?

    I was just browsing through a website on free debate and it struck me as to whether we have really grown up to be adults or are we becoming more child like in our behavior with each passing day.

    Let me share with you first what I felt relates to being child like:
- We all love our online social life and would safeguard it as much as we would our integrity in real life situations.
- We all like to stand out in the ever increasing crowd both online and off it.
- We would all love to be recognized by our close circles as well as other people at large.
- We make conscious/subconscious efforts to be in the lime light.
- We would like very much to have a good many followers and in the mean time a stage to exhibit our true inner self (one which may be other wise ridiculed by our close family and friends)

    In short what do you think we are behaving like?

    Don't you feel that we behave just like a toddler trying to grab the attention of all those in its vicinity.

    So the basic question that arises is whether we have really grown up or have we started behaving child like.

    My analysis leads me to the conclude that we have actually started behaving child like. At every turn of events we want some or the other people to be our devoted audience who will clap every time we perform a task. We very much wish to be appreciated and thought to be unique in ourselves. But then the question arises whether we are really unique or not.......

    I think we are not. We all are human beings with fairly similar needs at core. What really distinguishes us from each other is our inner drive to reach our goals from time to time without actually trying to woo the masses at each and every turn of events. You actually need to be positive always about your idea and try to work it out in order to really achieve it.

   Here's to our similarities and our differences!!!