You know I do not actually care about everything that happens in this world. who does anyways?!
I am interested in what i am interested in. And there are some people I highly admire in each of those fields. These people inspire me. They continue to define the underlying reasons at times for what I do. Yes, they inspire me. I call comfortably call them my idols.
Lets look at some of my passions and the people I admire in that field;-
Business- I admire a lot great great businessmen who have changed the world. They are reason for the kind of lifestyle we live today. For example, I can write this blog because Bill Gates and Microsoft help me have a computer with the software that runs them. Google helpe me find anything i want. Sunil Mittal puts voice into my Mobile phone. And the likes.
However, I must identify someone who inspires me the most for his attitude towards the business, his personality, for he is the brand. I love Richard Branson. I love him. His life has been a dream. Incredible. The way he has acheived whatever he has achieved without giving a damn what the world thinks of him. There are hardly many management books which won't have a mention of him.
Yes, my idol in Business-----Richard Branson
Politics and Public Speaking----i love Barack Obama. Every time I hear him speak, something within me, changes. He inspires me to the core. I have read his autobiography and a know about his beginning and life. It's not fluff. He has had a tremendous life which was not easy growing up as a Black American in a white prejudiced country and with a father who only saw him once!!!
He just received the Nobel Peace Prize. I do not want to get into its rightness but I know he stands for what he says. Till BO happened, I did not have any idols in Politics, anywhere. Now i have.
Writing---oh, this one is tough. I read a lot and many people through their writing have left indelible marks on my conscience. I aim to be a professional writer also. So, this one is tough. I know I cannot ignore Dale Carnegie, who completely changed me as a person. Ayn Rand's writing is like a intellectual orgasm at every page. Sensational. I love her writing, although I picked the 'fountainhead' very late. And Jack Canfield who has categorically broken down every single element of success which I swear by. So these 3 make the list, although there are many more.
Plan like you will live forever. Live like you will die tonight. Yesterdays are dead. Tomorrow is not guaranteed and one day, I shall be right. Fight for your happiness. It's the only thing worth fighting for. The great Aristotle said those immortal words, “Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.” May you find yours.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
The marriage of my sister!
My sister just got married. I love her and I miss her, although I won't tell her.
you know, she has a new home now. she actually has two homes now. we have new relatives. this was perhaps the most important decision we have made as a family. It looks a wise decision made so far.
i like my brother in law or this marriage would not have happened i guess ;) for such a selfish creature I am haha. Actually my sister also likes him, which I believe is more important.
the thing is, you see, when a girl gets married, she changes. I think the same is true for a man also. It is a transformation or at least supposed to be so.
I think i love my sister even more now. I have high respect for her, for her love and the contribution she has made to this family. I know it. I also know she will make a similar contribution to the family she is a part of now.
i am happy i was here to attend the marriage and be a part of it. it could have been otherwise. i do not know what meetu seeks when she looks in our eyes now, after marriage. i do not know what is she thinking. I do not know what kind of thoughts are crossing her mind. I am happy that her husband will take care of her. He and his family are really loving.
I do not know what the hell have i been writing! anyways, all the best meetu. i am always around :)
you know, she has a new home now. she actually has two homes now. we have new relatives. this was perhaps the most important decision we have made as a family. It looks a wise decision made so far.
i like my brother in law or this marriage would not have happened i guess ;) for such a selfish creature I am haha. Actually my sister also likes him, which I believe is more important.
the thing is, you see, when a girl gets married, she changes. I think the same is true for a man also. It is a transformation or at least supposed to be so.
I think i love my sister even more now. I have high respect for her, for her love and the contribution she has made to this family. I know it. I also know she will make a similar contribution to the family she is a part of now.
i am happy i was here to attend the marriage and be a part of it. it could have been otherwise. i do not know what meetu seeks when she looks in our eyes now, after marriage. i do not know what is she thinking. I do not know what kind of thoughts are crossing her mind. I am happy that her husband will take care of her. He and his family are really loving.
I do not know what the hell have i been writing! anyways, all the best meetu. i am always around :)
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