Thought of the day
short write ups containing insights relating to the present
Know what you’re paid for
I am a professional management consultant and motivator. It means there are times when i dont’ have work, since i only do that. I dont’ ‘take on responsibility for company’ . If i did i would get work for a contract period of months, if not years. But i am professional advisor. You don’t this guy…
The Bucket list: living life in reverse
Live as if you were going to die tomorrow. Somebody said that. Why don’t we follow this simple maxim?  I always loved watching the ‘bucket list ” starring Jack Nicholsan, and Morgan Freeman.  These tub guys have been given the prognOSis that they only had only months to live They are old and…
Cosmos: an assumption…
Is the cosmos on you side? It is one of questions that comes to one when we are faced with difficuilties. If we assume it is not, then we tend to stray into misery. If we assume it is, then we tend to come out victorious. Again either one of the who alternatives may or…
BP Oil spill : contrast and comparison
 There is a story in hindu mythology. There was a time when the earth lost its mass because the demon called Hiranyaksha in the period of time exploited the resources of that time. As a result , the earth fell down into the universe. Then an Avatar of Visnu, called VARAHA came and rescued the…
Why do people work so hard that they forget themselves?
When I was young and impressible, I too wanted to be a billionnaire, owning tons of assets, hundreds of businesses, employing hundred of thousands. Then I grew older and while many continued in the pursuit to great wealth , I took a detour into introspection. All these billions were never going to make up for…
“The moment of Truth” the show: post mortem
I was watching this show. Some would naturally love it while others would be repulsed in everyway and shut the TV off. Seeing it as more than a gossip column, however, it gives a rare glimpse into the memories of normal people. Researchers in psychology would kill to find the answers to these questions. Watching…
In the eye of the tornado of life
As the day passes today, i have an image hanging on my mind strongly. I am in the middle of an ocean, in a power boat, wearing googles, breathing the fresh salty air. Nothing surrounds me. I am away from any form of civilization. The speed of my mind is in synch with my own…
Acceptance: a powerful force
My life is not perfect. When I am on top with a back to back motivating and consulting schedule, I feel my career is perfect. But as now, when I see my mobile calender without any bookings for this month, I don’t feel my career is perfect, instead it is a hellish situation.    When…
‘Titanic’ movie: a novel perspective
I was watching the ‘Titanic’ movie today on Star Movies. At the scene when the ship was sinking, tears fell off my right eye. I realized i still was human, young and not full of ‘crap’. Imagine being in that situation. If i was there with my family, what would i do? My mother would…
Staying Forever young
In the party yesterday, I saw people who were about 10 years older than I. They looked old. But that is not what made me think. Their skin was not normal: it was hard, devoid of juice, without brightness.  I did not want to be like them. They were job-holders, some were more successful…