Where are u looking dude..

I work for a bank and we were deciding on what kind of bank would be a good target to acquire so that we can grow rapidly. We have had countless debates in the last 2 months. Still no clarity.
It was then that we discovered why the confusion arose. We had spent all our effort on research and finding out how attractive were the banking sectors of other geographies. Nothing had been done to really understand what kind of gaps exist in our portfolio that needed to be filled. Once you realised where you really want to grow, doesnt finding the right thing to do ( identify the bank in this case ) become so much easier. A eureka moment!
And so true about life too.
Look within. After all, thats where you'll find the answers. Be it anything from finding a life partner to directing your career path. Once you are clear within, the right answer just pops infront of you. Who says that the information around us is too much? What we lack is knowing what we want?

There is technique to every art

I jog in the mornings. A recent passion.
Over the past few years, I had tried everything to boost up my stamina. But barely a km of running and i was puffing and panting like those coal locomotives. Almost gave up the thought that I could do any long distance running.
But then a friend confided."The way to do it is .. stop running. Dont sprint. Just jog along at a steady consistent pace and you'll soon be on an auto pilot when your second wind catches up with you."
It worked.
Whatever activity you do in life-- be it jogging, pottery or painting.. remember there is a technique behind it. If you are smart ( and lucky!) , you'll discover it yourself. But never be afraid to ask and learn.
It works!

Dream on

Dreams. Wishes. Fantasy.
A different world that you create out of nothing. Or is it?
I dream of a day when:

• i could step into space and view the earth - get mesmerized by its beauty and realise how really small we are
• i would make the most perfect pots on the wheel with my hands
• i would complete the sub-sahara run
• i would get my first book published
• i could make people realise how much of their life is wasted in analysing things which just dont matter
• i would earn enough to finally retire in a luxurious cottage in kausani
• my daughter would ease off into sleep after a bedtime story that i just made up
• i would have my 2 weeks of fame ( yes! i know the phrase is 2 minutes ;) but then its a dream, right?

Oh! dont i wish

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Puzzles are fun. The challenge you, stretch and allow you to punch the air ( only if you crack them!). For example, the heading above represents a well known saying. Maybe you guessed it already. And if you did, allow yourself a pat on the back. Perhaps more important than the solution is the way one approaches it. A calm mind and silence are often the unnoticed factors behind "genius". So, take a deep breath, close your eyes and cut yourself off from the world for a few moments. It might not point out the answer but it would sure go a long way.

Taking that walk

We are magicians. We create our own worlds. And they exist in the area right behind your forehead. Have trekked almost 25 miles in the last one day. It took me a while and some effort to get away from useless worries and tensions. And nature helped. So, if you look at your PC screen but brood about things. Dont just keep sitting there. Maybe, its time to take a walk.