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Finish It

I have closely observed several individuals who had a very ordinary beginning in life. But with a passage of time, they emerged as much more successful than most of their fortunate peers.Whether into business or Job, they all had one common characteristic-  Ability to finish the task . It looks simple but it is true. All the successful people have this ability to finish the task they undertake. Day after day, month after month, year after year; we can see them finishing one task after another. That is the reason they are successful. So if we want to achieve something worthwhile, this is the habit we need to inculcate. To simplify, we can begin with the following: Make a list of the things we need to do. Identify the most important things and second most important things. Do the most important ones the first thing in a day And then finish the second most important ones. Now make one more list and keep following the process. The ground rule is to  "Never leave any wor

Emotional Intelligence & Gratification

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We are always in a catch 22 situation when it comes to rating EQ and IQ. People often find themselves confused over the importance of one over the other. The whole world has been advocating having higher IQ. We literally bow to the people with higher IQs. Number of experts and equal number of tests available today have confirmed the supremacy of higher IQs. I, like many, had similar view points about the importance of IQ to achieve success in life. The world around us has bolstered our belief by exhibiting how people with higher IQs secured admissions to best of the schools in the world and how they are much ahead in life than most of us and how they enjoying the (material) fruits of life. The generation Y or Z believes in instant gratification. It is unfortunate how we are bombarded with the idea of instant gratification. Nothing wrong in fulfilling our material needs, but if it is the only thing we are worried about, then it becomes a problem. Such people are extremel

Identifying the Future leaders

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One of the most crucial decisions to take while expanding a team is to "Who is the right person for more responsibility?" A lot has been said and professed about the leadership development within the team. I typically look for the people who exhibit the following traits: They think about the team:  I have had opportunity lead the team of exceptionally talented people who are now heading their respective teams. This traits one of the most conspicuous one. They think about the total team not for themselves alone. They always put the objectives of the team ahead of their own. They usually come out with new/better ideas to handle any situation:  When you take time out to think about the organisation, only then you get good ideas. This shows that you are thinking about the challenges of the group. That also shows how involved you are in what the team is trying to achieve. They give due credit to their team members:  It is often observed that some people in the team take

Using the 108 Emergency Ambulance Service

108 Emergency Ambulance Service is finally launched in Maharashtra. Better late than never. This service is based on the concept of Golden Hour to save lives of the people. As per this concept, If the person gets necessary medical help within one hour of traumatic injury or any other type of medical emergency, then the survival rates of such individuals increase significantly.  So in short the time is of essence-Time is life! Knowing ' what not to do ' becomes more important that  'what to do' Dial 108 only when someone needs medical help coz it is our tax money that is supporting this venture. You have no idea where the nearest healthcare center is (If you know any nearest hospital, take the person there immediately. Don't waste time calling 108) You do not have vehicle to shift the person/s needing medical help You do not know the exact place where you are (They will not be able to locate you if you do not know where you are) Must Do If

Stop selling, help your customers buy what they want.

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Knowing your product is important. But it is more important to know you customer.   By knowing your customer, you are better prepared to offer him something that will satisfy his needs. It may sound ridiculously simple but most sales people out there are telling their stories rather than listening. I, for that matter, practice listening to what exactly my client is looking for. And if I find I do not have what he wants, I suggest him/her the next best alternative. This way, I get to be their adviser ( and not the sales person who is just looking to sell them something somehow) who guides them to what could possibly fulfill their requirement. So when next time when they need something, they know who to call. Enquire with the customer right atter they get an opportunity to use your product and service. Find out how was their experience. In an era where the market is bustling with the non-distinct and competitive products and services, it is important to remove the "Buy

Modern Medicine: Can it solve our health problems?

There has been numerous advancements in medical field. Tons of money and resources have been put into research and development. Despite all efforts, there are several (most) diseases and conditions which are not curable.  Let's take a look at few conditions listed below: Diabetes: Causes are usually lifestyle, genetics, sedentary lifestyle. Non curable, non reversible. almost all diabetics die of multiple complications. High blood pressure: Causes are higher salt intake, genetics, sedentary lifestyle, higher stress levels.  Non curable, non reversible. Psoriasis : Causes are genetics, autoimmune response of unknown origin. No cure, medications provide symptomatic relief and can at best slow the progression of the disease. Neurological disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's : Causes unknown. No cure. Medication and treatment provide symptomatic relief and can at best slow the progression of the disease. Psychiatric Disorders: Causes are usually blamed on

How to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

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In my previous post, What is Diabetes Mullitus , I have talked about type 2 diabetes. Now in this post I will be talking about few key things we can do to prevent the this lifestyle disorder. People who have any family history of diabetes will be able to do their bit in preventing this disease. We know that in Type 2 Diabetes: Body produces insulin Cells do not respond to insulin As a result glucose remains in the blood affecting other vital organs So there are two things that must be done in order to stop this Now the so called experts will accuse me of over simplifying the things here. But technically speaking, this is what doctors have been trying to do with the help of 'modern' medicines  after  one becomes diabetic. We have to do this to prevent diabetes and without help of any medicines. But I will tell you anyway Maintain the receptivity of cells by starving them and increasing their requirements so that when an insulin knocks their doors, cells are a