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with our strengths. There is an imaginary story of a rabbit. The rabbit was enrolled in a rabbit school. Like all rabbits, it could hop very well but could not swim. At the end of the year, the rabbit got high marks in hopping but failed in swimming. The parents were concerned. They said, Forget about hopping. You are, anyway good at it. Concentrate in swimming. They sent the rabbit for tuitions in swimming. And guess what happened? The rabbit forgot how to hop! As for swimming, have you ever seen a rabbit swim? While it is important for us to know what we are not good at, we must also cherish what is good in us. That is because it is only our strengths that can give us the energy to correct our weaknesses. SECOND LESSON: The second lesson I have learnt is that a rupee earned is of far more value than five found. My friend was sharing with me, the story of his eight year old niece. She would always complain about the breakfast. The cook tried everything possible but the child remained unhappy. Finally, my friend took the child to a supermarket and brought one of those ready-to-cook cereal packets. The child had to cut the packet and pour water in the dish. The child found the food to be absolutely delicious? The difference was that she had cooked it! In my own life, I have found that nothing gives as much satisfaction as earning our own rewards. In fact, what is gifted or inherited follows the old rule of come easy, go easy. I guess we only know the value of what we have if we have struggled to earn it. THIRD LESSON: The third lesson I have learnt is, in Cricket, no one bats a hundred every time. Life has many challenges. You win some and lose some. You must enjoy winning. But do not let it go to the head. The moment it does, you are already on your way to failure. And if you do encounter failure along the way, treat it as an equally natural phenomenon. Dont beat yourself for it or anyone else for that matter! Accept it, look at your own share in the problem, learn from it and move on. The important thing is, when you lose, do not lose the lesson. FOURTH LESSON: The fourth lesson I have learnt, is the importance of humility. Sometimes, when you get so much in life, you really start wondering, whether you deserve all of it. We have so much to be grateful for. Our parents, our teachers and our seniors, have done so much for us, that we can never repay them. Many people focus on the shortcomings, because obviously, no one can be perfect. But it is important to first acknowledge, what we have received. Nothing in life is important, but when a relationship ends, rather than becoming bitter, we must learn to savor the memory, of the good things, while they lasted. FIFTH LESSON: The fifth lesson I learnt is that we must always strive for excellence. One way of achieving excellence, is by looking at those better than ourselves. Keep learning what they do differently. But excellence cannot be imposed from the outside. We must also feel the need from within. It must involve not only our mind, but also our heart and soul. Excellence is not an act, but a habit. I remember the inspiring lines of a poem, which says that your reach must always exceed your grasp. That is heaven on earth. Ultimately, your only competition is yourself. SIXTH LESSON: The sixth lesson I have learnt is, never give up in the face of adversity. It comes on you, suddenly without warning. Always keep in mind, that it is only the test of fire, that makes fine steel. A friend of mine shared this incident with me. His eight year old daughter was struggling away at a jigsaw
puzzle. She kept at it for hours but could not succeed. Finally, it went beyond her bedtime. My friend told her. Look, why dont you just give up? I dont think you will complete it tonight. Look at it another day. The daughter looked with a strange look in her eyes, But, dad, why should I give up? All the pieces are there! I have just got to put them together! If we persevere long enough, we can put any problem into its perspective. SEVENTH LESSON: The seventh lesson I have learnt is, that while you must be open to change, do not compromise on your values. Mahatma Gandhiji often said, You must open the windows of your mind, but you must not be swept off your feet by the breeze. Values like honesty, integrity, consideration and humility have survived for generations. At the end of the day, it is values that define a person more than the achievements. Do not be tempted by short cuts. The short cut can make you lose you way and end up becoming the longest way to the destination. FINAL LESSON: And the final lesson I learnt is, that we must have faith in our own ideas even if everyone tells us that we are wrong. There was once a newspaper vendor who had a rude customer. Every morning, the customer would walk by, refuse to return the greeting, grab the paper off the shelf and throw the money at the vendor. The vendor would pick up the money, smile politely and say, Thank you, sir. One day, the vendors assistant asked him, Why are you always being so polite with him when he is so rude to you? Why dont you throw the newspaper at him when he comes back tomorrow? The vendor smiled and replied, He cant help being rude and I cant help being polite. Why should I let his rude behaviour dictate my politeness?
LEARNING TO E - LEARN
Lifelong Learning Information Age Education Revolution. Today these phrases can be heard continually. Indeed, knowledge is exploding and becoming available anywhere, anytime to more and more people. There has been a phenomenal rise of information and communication technologies that support not just the delivery but also the exploration and application of information. Resources such as Google, Yahoo, Microsoft and others are being accessed by millions daily. As Thomas Friedman rightly says: The World is flat. Information technology is a new playing field and the good thing is that it is leveling the playing field, although there are still millions on the wrong side of the digital divide. But what are the knowledge and skills required to function successfully in such a changing milieu? A group called the Partnership for 21st Century Skills has come up with the following skills for effective living and working in this new century: Leadership and innovation skills: Creativity and innovation skills Critical thinking and problem-solving skills Communication and collaboration skills Information, media and technology skills Information Literacy Media Literacy Information and communication technology
Life and career skills Flexibility and adaptability Initiative and self-direction Social and Cross-cultural skills Productivity and accountability Leadership and responsibility E-Learning: - the use of online access to learning resources anywhere and anytime (Holmes and Gardner) - helps in the acquisition of the skills mentioned above. Persons today have to manage their own learning. A blend of traditional learning with this new form of learning is desirable.
HOW TO MEMORIZE
Memory consists of learning, keeping and remembering. The more you think about this amazing power, the more wonderful it seems. Yet we continually underestimate, under use and under develop it. This is unfortunate since we only know what we remember. Here are some tips on how to memorize more effectively. 1. Memorize what is worth remembering. 2. Learn with the intention of remembering. 3. Before you say you have no memory for a subject, check to see whether you have any interest or motive. No interest, no memory. 4. See the meaning in the material you wish to memorize. Get the meaning of the whole before starting on any part. 5. Create as many different sensory impressions of the material as possible: see it, hear it, sing it, recite it aloud, draw it, act it out, etc. Reciting aloud, for example, is far more effective than quietly reading. Memorize with your whole body. 6. Four 15-minute period of memorizing are better than one 60-minute effort. 7. Memorizing before going to bed at night is very helpful for remembering things better and longer. 8. Note that over time our memories of figures and forms tend to change in the direction of forms and figures with which we are more familiar. 9. Material once learned but now forgotten can be relearned with much less effort. 10. A few extra minutes spent on over learning material greatly increases your ability to remember it. Over learning is the key.
Suppose you have been asked to address an audience on The proposed Amendment to the Industrial Disputes Act. The outline of your talk might very well be, for example, as follows: 1. Introduction:You might start with a story or incident that engages the attention and interest of the audience. 2. An Indication of the structure of your talk, i.e., a roadmapThis might be something like the following: We should oppose this amendment for three reasons: first of all, it will be extremely expensive; secondly, it will be ineffective; and thirdly, it is completely unnecessary. 3. The body of your talk:A. The amendment will be extremely expensive. (You develop this point). B. It will be ineffective. (You develop this point). C. It is altogether unnecessary. (You develop this point). 4. Conclusion:You summarize your arguments and perhaps return to the story or incident you began with to do so.
Questions: 1. When you are angry, do you admit it if asked? 2. When you are angry with someone, do you talk about it with the other person? 3. When a problem arises between you and another person, do you discuss it without losing control of your emotions? 4. Do you feel that anger is a normal emotion? If you said Yes to these questions, you probably are managing your anger well. That is most important since daily we read about reactions to anger (Road rage, domestic violence, mob violence, etc.) that destroy lives and career. Anger indeed is close to danger. Life is about ten percent what happens to me and 90 percent how I react to it. And so it is with you. We are in charge of our attitude.
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deal. Its too vague, imprecise, and incapable of measurement. On the other hand, to run a hundred metres in less than 11.2 seconds by December 31st would be a well-stated goal for it is measurable and time-bound. Whether it is realistic can be found out by an honest look at yourself, the intensity of your desire, and a talk with skilled athletes. IT CAN BE DONE- Put that sign on you desk or wall. This should be our motto in India today. All we need to do is to develop: a good knowledge of ourselves, a better way of setting goals, an achievement way of thinking and goals that make us move and stretch out capabilities. IT CAN BE DONE.
looking for in a candidate for the post? The purpose of a selection, interview is person/job fit. Knowing the skill profile helps you to show that between you and the demand of the post, there is a good fit.
to say, any falsification in documents presented would eliminate a candidate. Also, it is wise to avoid the topics of politics or religion.
Winners make it happen; Losers let it happen. Winners plan and prepare to win. The key word is preparation.
You may be disappointed if you fail, but you will be doomed if you dont try. Beverley Sills Actions steps: 1. Look for the positive. 2. Make a habit of doing it now. 3. Develop an attitude of gratitude. 4. Create a continuous education program for yourself. 5. Build positive self-esteem. 6. Stay away from negative influences. 7. Learn to like the things that need to be done. 8. Start your day with something positive.
Always think long term. Evaluate your strengths and build on them. Always keep the larger picture in mind when making a decision. Never compromise your integrity. Give recognition. Give respect. Make work interesting. Be a good listener. Encourage goal setting. Provide opportunities for growth. Provide Training. Throw a challenge. Help, but dont do for others what they should do for themselves.
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Discuss but Dont Argue. Dont Gossip. Turn Your Promises into Commitments. Be Grateful but Do Not Expect Gratitude. Be Dependable and Practice Loyalty. Avoid Bearing Grudges. Practice Honesty, Integrity and Sincerity. Practice Humility. Be Understanding and Caring. Practice Courtesy on a Daily Basis. Develop a Sense of Humor. Dont Be Sarcastic and Put Others Down. To Have a Friend, Be a Friend. Show Empathy.