Source:http://www.sxc.hu/browse.phtml?f=view&id=1228721
It is rightly said that one of the most important attributes of the human species is to be socially interactive. Amongst other pre-requisites for evolution of our culture, the inherent urge for interaction with fellow human beings - called Networking in modern parlance - has given a great advantage to us humans, which makes us what we all are. But at the same time, our peculiar genetic composition has provided each of us with a uniqueness often characterized by our ability to chart a special course in our journey of life. Often it takes a solo flight to reach your selected goal.
We are aware that nature has equipped
us with the capacity to ‘think’ and ‘decide’ the path we choose to reach the
destination. Yet, we sometimes go wrong in the endeavor. Is it because we ignore or forget to take into
account the Inner voice’? This voice, or
the calling of our heart, when
tempered by reasoning – a quality of head
- manifests itself into a human emotion called intuition.
So from my own experience, I am
sharing here a few tips that helped me to find this balance. I hope they will enable
you to enjoy your work, while attaining the material gain and fame you so well
deserve.
Ø Listen to your heart, but keep your eyes open: As someone rightly said,
“the best way to make your dreams come
true, is to wake up”. Once you have made up your mind of what is your true
calling, don’t stop yourself from acting on it due to what we can call ‘action
paralysis’. Build a month-by-month plan and follow it up diligently.
Ø Being a social animal, believe in “Team Work”- but always concentrate
on both i.e. Team and Work: Remember that if you want to make a significant
contribution to the world, going solo can only take you so far. Don’t
underestimate the power of collaboration.
Ø Avoid self-delusion at all costs: Be your own biggest critic. Knowing
your weaknesses is as important as knowing your strengths. Identify what are
your flaws, gaps, things that hold you back, and consciously work towards
overcoming them.
Ø Strive for long term gains, rather than short term profits: and know the value of
taking risks.
Ø Anticipate & prepare to meet any situation: The blindfolded only
tumble & fall. As you make your plan to reach your goal, always keep an
alternate plan B ready in the eventuality that plan A may not succeed.
At “The Potter's Earth”, we firmly believe that each individual has the
capability to achieve excellence. We therefore strive to help you in
identifying your special place under the Sun - and lead a life of self
fulfillment along with material success that is so essential to all of us.
HELP US IN
HELPING YOU!
Col Ashish Dasgupta is a guest columnist for The Potter's Earth.
A civil engineer by qualification and a retired Army Officer by profession, Colonel Ashish Dasgupta has traveled the length and breadth of the country in the last 35 years. Through his travels and postings to various places and interactions with a host of interesting people, he has kept alive his passionate love for books and writing, and boasts of a closely-guarded personal collection of rare and interesting books gathered painstakingly over the years.
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A civil engineer by qualification and a retired Army Officer by profession, Colonel Ashish Dasgupta has traveled the length and breadth of the country in the last 35 years. Through his travels and postings to various places and interactions with a host of interesting people, he has kept alive his passionate love for books and writing, and boasts of a closely-guarded personal collection of rare and interesting books gathered painstakingly over the years.
An avid reader and an animated story-teller, Col Dasgupta's latest
passion is regaling his grandkids with stories and building in them the passion
for following their dreams!
An apt summary of the dilemma faced by most of us to the eternal question - can my passion be my day job? And I suppose that's what the journey of Green Thumbs is all about - finding your passion and following it to a sustainable income-generating and satisfying career option!
ReplyDeleteBalance that's the key..... we spend our lives trying to attain it. The pointers above are good inputs and can sure help. Provided one follows it through.
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ReplyDeleteWhat is bad? What is good ?What is lie ?What is truth? These are only human attributes not integrated programmes given by some unseen power. But in daily life our actions are judged by these tenants. Question arises why good is good or bad is bad. If you don’t nudge you would be nudged out by others.
Suppose I set a goal and try to achieve it .But the goal itself can be a shifting one, an unstable platform because one may strive for next goal. .Foothold on a ladder acts as temporary respite as other people from behind are pushing and jostling. Smelling “rat” race? If you stop you are stagnated in a cesspool or you try to move up making new contacts share and test ideas, experiment and see yourself go round and round in a labyrinthine corridors.
Look at the sycophants and supplicants how they rise, dishonesty paid., honesty cursed are the new edicts
I wanted to spread my wings but found my wings clipped by persons who themselves did not know how to fly. Yes I have tears in my eyes but I have dignity , I won’t show it to you.
Ps- No, picture is not as bad for new generation.. Time has changed .You have persons around who act as a guide, counselors Who can do wonders for you Make you so bold and confident and help you reach a stage where you seek no other but believe in yourself and believe in an eternal mantra NEVER GIVE UP.
Than you for those heartfelt words. And while in this competitive world, a rat race cannot be avoided...it is good to help young people gear up so that some of the 'rat'tiness can be taken out of the 'race' :-) The quest to find your passion, and the courage of conviction to follow it thru to a lucrative career - that's what will make all the difference.
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