The World is a Big Mirror | Story

I have been experiencing multiple emotional thoughts, feelings, actions, dreams which are of my own. All are happening due to my distracted mind. It wanders with my brain system every time. Sometime, I become angry, sometimes upset and at times I control myself with calmness. I try to handle my emotional intelligence in matured way whichever best I can. 

When I talk about my feelings and emotions handling, I remember a small story of a dog.

Once a street dog slipped into a museum where all the walls, the ceiling, the door and even the floor were made of mirror.

Seeing this the dog froze in surprise in the middle of the hall, a whole pack of dogs surrounded it from all sides, from above and below. It got scared for a moment and thought that many dogs are surrounded by it.

Sensing its terrible situation, the dog bared his teeth, all the reflections responded to it in the same way.

Frightened, the dog frantically barked. The reflections imitated the bark and increased it many times. The dog barked even harder and the echo was keeping up. The dog tossed from one side to another, biting the air - his reflections also tossed around snapping their teeth.

Next day in the morning, the museum security guards found the miserable dog, lifeless and surrounded by a million reflections of lifeless dogs.

There was nobody, who would make any harm to the dog.

The dog died by fighting with his own reflections.

➥ Moral : -

The world doesn't bring good or evil on its own.

Everything that is happening around us is the reflection of our own thoughts, feelings, wishes and actions. It is us who choose how to respond to them. 

The World is a big mirror.

Strike a good pose! Smile from deep within. Life is beautiful. 

Deal every day's circumstances in calm mind. You will certainly find the way to deal every situations. 

Image courtesy to Danny Deraney's video posted in twitter (a screenshot from it)

A Story of 3 Ships & the related Human Behaviors.

Past few months I was analyzing the human behaviors. I was reimagining my work place and the way I was being treated by my colleagues and superiors, and then all of sudden COVID-19 situation came into picture and I was being furloughed from my work responsibility. While I was in search of my new beginning I came across many individuals with different mentality. 

Thought of penning down the human behaviors through a well-known thrilling story. 

The story is about rescuing the Titanic survivors by three ships. 

The world was in shock to hear the news when the Titanic sank. It was believed to be the "unsinkable" ship. The "unsinkable" Titanic set sail on its ill-fated voyage with around 2,200 people aboard. It sank on its maiden voyage, losing at least 1,500 lives, making it one of the deadliest maritime disasters in history. 

You must be knowing that on the night of April 14, 1912 the Titanic hit an iceberg at 11:40 p.m. and sunk. The ship broke in two pieces at around 2.20 a.m. on April 15, and sunk, sending all remaining passengers into the "watery grave". The sinking of the Titanic shattered the faith of an age and for each generation.

When the Titanic was hit hard & started sinking it began sending out distress signals. There were three ships which were nearby before it sunk, “The Sampson”, “The Californian” & “The Carpathia”.

I )  Sampson – Sampson was merely 7 miles away from the Titanic, they saw the white flares signaling danger, but because the crew had been hunting seals illegally , didn’t want to be caught, they turned back and went the opposite direction away from the Titanic. 

Related Human Behavior - This ship represents us and people like us if we are so busy looking inward at our own sin and lives that we can’t recognize when someone else is in need. These people always choose the unlawful activities rather than being towards truthful life.

II )  Californian – The next ship was the Californian which was only 14 miles away from the Titanic, but they were surrounded by ice fields and the captain looked out and saw the white flares. He felt the conditions weren’t favorable, it was dark, he decided to go back to bed and said he would wait until morning. The crew spent time convincing themselves that nothing was happening. The conditions aren’t right for and so we wait until conditions are perfect before going out. 

Related Human Behavior - This ship represents the people who says "I can’t do anything now". These are the people of self-centered, lazy and selfish minded.

III )  Carpathia – This was the last ship named, Carpathia. This ship was actually headed in a southern direction 58 miles away from the Titanic when they heard the SOS from Titanic over the radio. It was heading in a different direction. The captain of this ship sensed the distress, prayed to God for direction and then turned the ship around and went full steam ahead through the ice fields. On the fateful night Carpathia was the first ship to respond to distress of “mighty” Titanic. It would take her approximately three and a half hours to arrive at the position of Titanic’s final distress call, a time which was only managed by Captain Arthur Rostron’s valiant efforts to speed up his nine year old ship.  The ship managed 17 knots, which far surpassed her quoted top speed.  While making their way to the last know coordinates of Titanic, Rostron’s crew were kept busy making preparations to receive the surviving passengers, in order to ensure the rescue could be both as successful and swift as possible.

This was the ship that saved the 705 survivors of the Titanic. This is one of the most heroic and perilous rescue effort . When the captain looked back at the ice fields they had come through, he said someone else hands must have been at the helm of this ship. 

Related Human Behavior - This ship represents those people who would “help people in need without worrying for waiting for the perfect conditions”. Very rarely you can find such people now a days. 

Survivors on the Carpathia                                            Arthur Rostron and his crew

Let us remember Titanic sent the distress signal to multiple ships in close proximity of which three ships were there. If the other two ships had responded all the people on-board on “Titanic” could have been saved; but that didn't happen.

In life we experience many turbulence in both our personal and professional life and there these types of people exist in our surroundings whose mentality are different. 

The rescue of Titanic survivors leaves us with lot of learnings …!

References and picture courtesies to insider.com , Mr. Rout 

Success & Failure | Two sides of Life

The road to Success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same. One needs to experience the moment and realize that. It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.

As the wise line says....

"Failure is not the opposite to Success, but it is the part of Success".

And, the people who avoid failure, also avoid the success.

Drawing needs patience !!

 I was trying my hand out in drawing after quite sometime; and the interest was grown again while I saw my five years champ was trying out something in similar way, as the assignment given by the school. 

I thought for a while and remembered my childhood days when I used to draw the nature, village, flowers, animals, freedom fighters and so on with pencil. It inspired me to try out in drawing again. After all it is been quite a few years I didn't draw at all. 

However, after a two hours of trying I could make this portrait (below); it is the depiction of a village where a river passed by, fields are with crops, a vegetable hawker walking on the road, and few animals to complete the picture.

Sharing it with you all..

14 Rules to SUCCESS !!

 "Success is no accident. It is Hard Work, Perseverance, Learning, Studying, Sacrifice, and most of all Love of what you are doing or Learning to do."

How do you define SUCCESS?

To someone, when they mean success they think of having enough wealth for surviving. Some think of getting into a power as Success. For some, contributing towards the society to create a positive impact is success.

Success has many dimensions as you can think of it based on your requirements. However, according to me, Success is something which you are trying to achieve through your will power and you work towards it. 

Success doesn't come to anyone easily; it needs hard work, sacrifice, concentration, dedication and a vision/goal to achieve it.

However, to achieve Success, one needs to follow certain rules in life - be it in professional world or even in personal dimension. These rules are very simple to follow, some do follow them rigorously, some tries to copy. But genuinely these are practically proven rules for anyone to progress towards Success.

Let's discuss them with you..

Rule # 01 ➽ Be simple and humble always. 

Rule # 02 ➽ Choose your friend circle wisely, who wants you to Succeed and who genuinely see you to be happy. 

Rule # 03 ➽ Do not think too much about the future. You can have a vision, but better work towards achieving it instead of pondering on it.

Rule # 04 ➽ Live in the present moment. The Happiness lies in present, that is why is is considered as the precious gift. Success is not accumulated, instead it comes while enjoying in each moment.

Rule # 05 ➽ Dedicate a personal time to GOD for praying everyday. Remember there is a supreme power existing in our soul - who regulates the happiness within. Prayer calms the mind, makes the path clear to have clear vision.

Rule # 06 ➽ Appreciate others, no matter the situations are. Show your humbleness always. Success needs a humble character as well. 

Rule # 07 ➽ Take care of your Mental Health. Many forgets to look after their health while chasing for success, and when they achieve success they realize that they are in mental crisis. So don't be late. 

Rule # 08 ➽ Do not be jealous on other's success. Do not ever compare yourself with other's success, you have no idea what others are undergoing.  It is wise to cheer other's success, as they say the positiveness attracts more positivity.

Rule # 09 ➽ Learn to appreciate others.  Ensure you encourage and appreciate others always. It will come back to you in many ways.

Rule # 10 ➽ Be kind to others. You can never achieve the essence of success by force or by using authoritarian power. It needs kindness. It reflects your character as well.

Rule # 11 ➽ Self Motivation is key to success. You can not always depend on others for your success. Accept mentally first, you are half way through.

Rule # 12 ➽ Avoid being with negative minded people. There is a wise saying, "A rotten potato can spoil the entire sac". Better be careful and make distance from the such people in life.

Rule # 13 ➽ Listen more than opening your mouth. A simple logic to understand - we all have two ears and one mouth, and they have a purpose. Let's follow it.

Rule # 14 ➽ Extend your helping hand to them who needs it. Do the random act of kindness.

Remember, for SUCCESS believe you can and you are half way there. 

Life Lessons | Story of 3 entrepreneurs from same family

 Today I am going to share a life lesson story of three entrepreneurs who eventually hailed from a single family. These 3 legends are well known by the people. They are the powerful Indian leaders.

Yes, I am talking about Mr. Dhirubhai Ambani, Mr. Anil Ambani and Mr. Mukesh Ambani.

This is a very powerful heritage picture of 3 different people together

1. One of the finest entrepreneur

2. One of the finest businessman

3. A Failed Businessman (Not a failed Individual)

Dhirubhai created Reliance from scratch and also in the time when policies did not favor new businesses and new people due to license Raj. Anil and Mukesh inherited a large empire around 2005/2006. Anil was richer than Mukesh at the time of split. In 2007, Anil had 45 Billion USD and Mukesh had 49 Billion USD.

Fast forward 13 years -Mukesh is 5th richest person in the world with 80 Billion of net worth and Anil Ambani is bankrupt with zero/negative net worth.

Mukesh Ambani’s growth is astonishing and a very proud story for all of the Indians. Anil Ambani’s failure story is also astonishing on how you can fail royally. It will be amazing to see if Anil Ambani rises from ashes now.

Now, what is the essence of learning from their life stories?

➥ Defining a vision, having perseverance and right people by your side are important ingredient of success. 

➥ Knowing your ability and being confident about it matters too. 

➥ Lot of business people define strategy but only a few are executing in the right way. 

Hence, let us not repeat same mistakes and getting an opportunity learn from others mistake. 

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Reference acknowledgement to Mr. Hari Singh Shekhawat. 

Creative Thinking Vs. Critical Thinking | A TATA Story

The Chairman of TATA Steel was holding a weekly meeting with Tata Steel staff in Jamshedpur.

A worker took up a serious issue. He said the quality and hygiene of toilets for the workers was very bad. Whereas, he pointed that the cleanliness and the hygiene of executive toilets was always very good.

The Chairman asked his top executive how much time he needs to set it right.

The executive asked for a month to set it right.

Chairman said "I would rather do it in a day. Send me a carpenter."

Next day, when the carpenter came, he just ordered the sign boards to be swapped.

The sign board on the workers’ toilet displayed "Executives" and the Executives’ toilet displayed "Workers”.

Chairman then instructed this sign to be changed every fortnight. The quality of both the toilets came at par in the next three days. 

➥ Moral :

1. Leadership is something much more than being an Executive

2. Problem identification requires critical thinking, but solving a Problem just requires creative thinking.

This is not a story. The Chairman of Tata Steel was none other than the indomitable Mr Russi Mody.

Reference and Image courtesy to Mr. Hari Singh Shekhawat.

Hima Das | An inspiration to many | Story

 Hima Das, a girl hailed form poor family background from Assam, had many dreams to achieve success in life. Very few could know this name until 2018, when she became the world junior 400m champion for India in 2018. She came to the limelight of everyone. 

In 19 days, she bagged 6 Gold Medals for India. Many congratulated her for this amazing performance. Who is she? What kept her motivating?

Hima Das belongs to a small town of Assam in Nagano district. She was born in the family of farmers. Hima said that she had never thought of being into athletics during her childhood but she was very fond of playing football. She used to play football in the fields with other boys.

She wanted to be a well-known striker. Though by observing her potential in running, someone suggested her to make her career in athletics. Hima started with regional level competitions. 

In January 2017 during Guwahati camps, Hima came into the sight of athletics coach Nipon Das. He, with a lot of efforts, convinced Hima’s family to allow her to prepare for games by being in Guwahati. Nipon Das admitted Hima into a state level sports Academy. Earlier, Hima started with preparing for 200m race, then she engaged herself into 400m races.

Few traits she exhibits....

➥ Dreamer : She is a dreamer, who always focused on achieving dreams.

➥ Simplicity : Hailed from very simple and humble background she lives her life in very simple manner.

➥ Dedication : Being a tough sporty person, she is always dedicated to sports. In her earlier days she had a dream to achieve glory for the country, India.

➥ Kind-hearted : Claimed to be the daughter of soil, Hima has extended her support for great cause. She donated her half salary towards Assam flood in 2019. It was the time when Assam was experiencing the toughest moment by nature.

➥ Passionate : A strong believer of hard work, Hima never looked back when it came to fulfilling her career in athletes, in spite of having a challenging background. 

Image courtesy to indiatoday.in

Hima Das was inducted as Deputy Superintendent of Assam Police on 26th February 2021. Addressing the gathering after her induction, Hima revealed that she had dreamt of becoming a police officer when she was young and therefore this was a very special moment for her.

Hima said, "since my early school days, I had a wish to become a police officer one day and my mother also wished that." “She would buy a (toy) gun during Durga Puja, my mother would tell me to work in Assam police, serve the people and become a good person,” 

➥ Moral:  She is definitely an inspiration to many young talents of India. 

To achieve the success in life you don not necessarily to be from a rich family, you do not require a degree, you do not need to be a topper of the college, you do not necessary to showcase your creativity, you need not to butter the influencers, all you need is do the hard work with dedication and personal commitment. Your determination will fetch you success in your journey. 

References courtesy: oneworldnews, indiatoday, thestatesman.

The Power of Choice | A Chauffeur's Inspiration Story

 I was going through an amazing article by 'Harvey Mackay', who was eventually delivering a speech to the large audience and he was sharing a story of a Cab Driver. The story goes this way...

I was waiting in line for a ride at the airport. When a cab pulled up, the first thing I noticed was that the taxi was polished to a bright shine. Smartly dressed in a white shirt, black tie, and freshly pressed black slacks, the cab driver jumped out and rounded the car to open the back passenger door for me.

He handed me a laminated card and said: 'I'm Kumar, your driver. While I'm loading your bags in the trunk I'd like you to read my mission statement.'

Taken aback, I read the card. It said: Kumar's Mission Statement: To get my customers to their destination in the quickest, safest and cheapest way possible in a friendly environment.

This blew me away. Especially when I noticed that the inside of the cab matched the outside. Spotlessly clean!

As he slid behind the wheel, Kumar said, 'Would you like a cup of coffee? I have a thermos of regular and one of decaf.'

I said jokingly, 'No, I'd prefer a soft drink.'

Kumar smiled and said, 'No problem. I have a cooler up front with regular and Diet Coke, lassi, water and orange juice.'

Almost stuttering, I said, 'I'll take a Lassi.' Handing me my drink, Kumar said, 'If you'd like something to read, I have The Hindu, Times  of India, ET and India Today.'

As we were pulling away, Kumar handed me another laminated card, 'These are the stations I get and the music they play, if you'd like to listen to the radio.'

And as if that weren't enough, Kumar told me that he had the air conditioning on and asked if the temperature was comfortable for me.

Then he advised me of the best route to my destination for that time of day. He also let me know that he'd be happy to chat and tell me about some of the sights or, if I preferred, to leave me with my own thoughts.

'Tell me, Kumar,' I was amazed and asked him, 'have you always served customers like this?'

Kumar smiled into the rear view mirror, 'No, not always. In fact, it's only been in the last two years. My first five years driving, I  spent most of my time complaining like all the rest of the cabbies do. Then I heard about power of choice one day.'

'Power of choice is that you can be a Duck or an Eagle'. 'If you get up in the morning expecting to have a bad day, you'll rarely disappoint yourself. Stop complaining!' 

'Don't be a duck. Be an eagle. Ducks quack and complain. Eagles soar above the crowd.'

'That hit me right,' said Kumar. 

'It is about me. I was always quacking and complaining, so I decided to change my attitude and become an eagle. I looked around at the other cabs and their drivers. The cabs were dirty, the drivers were unfriendly, and the customers were unhappy. So I decided to make some changes. I put in a few at a time. When my customers responded well, I did more.'

'I am certain that has paid off for you,' I said.

'It sure has,' Kumar replied. 'My first year as an eagle, I doubled my income from the previous year. This year I'll probably quadruple it. My customers call me for appointments on my cell phone or leave a message on it.'

Kumar made a different choice. He decided to stop quacking like ducks and start soaring like eagles.

I give this example to my audience while delivering the customer service trainings. How all of us having a choice to do wonderful customer service. 

There are Six Powerful Lessons from the story:

1. Remove your negative mindset. It doesn't allow you to be wise.

2. There are solutions to every problems, just you need to calmly think of it.

3. Happiness starts from self, it is you who has choice to make.

4. Be as creative as the world is. Creativeness can make you happy.

5. Physical appearance matters; It helps to complete the imagination with reality in true sense.

6. Your actions and efforts reflect about you, which you actually are. 

The story is narrated in native way, originally taken from Rhonda Hamilton. Picture courtesy to Google.....

An amazing story of Problem Solving | The 18th Camel

Today what I am going to share is an interesting story, which resonates an amazing problem solving technique. Sometimes upon getting a problem we become defensive and after a little try we conclude that there is no solution to the problem; and the anxiety or irritation broods up. But what if I say that there is solution to every problem; only we need to have the peace of mind to find it. 

How?? Let's get to know the story...

 

Once there lived a wealthy merchant in the East, who passed away due to his ageing factor. In his will, the man stated equally division of his wealth to his three sons but his most treasured camels were divided in rather challenging way.

According to the will the eldest son was to be given half of the camels, the middle son was to be given one third of the camels, and the youngest son was to be given one ninth of the camels. 

The merchant had seventeen camels. As it was not possible to divide 17 camels into half, one third or even into one ninth. The three son started fighting with each other for their fair share of the camels.

Since the sons were not able distribute the camel among them, they went to a wise man for advice. The wise man patiently listened about the sons’ dilemma. After carefully understanding the situation the wise man brought one of his camels and added to the the seventeen camels of the merchant. That increased the total to eighteen (18) camels.

Now, he started reading the deceased father’s will and divided the camels. Half of eighteen is nine. So he gave the eldest son nine camels. One third of the eighteen is six, so he gave the middle son six camels. The youngest son got one ninth of the eighteen camels, so he gave him two camels.

After giving nine, six and two camels to the sons, he successfully distributed seventeen camels. The wise man took back his camel.

➥ Moral: The attitude of negotiation and problem solving is to find the 18th camel i.e. the common ground. Once a person is able to find the common ground, the issue is resolved. It is difficult at times. 

However, to reach a solution, the first step is to believe that there is a solution. If we think that there is no solution, we won’t be able to reach anywhere!

Picture courtesy to Google....