Shahid-E-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh

Today he is not just a name, but a complete ideology. A common man of India, who rose to become inspiration of the youth and voice of the nation, his name is enough to amaze the soul of youth. Here are a few incidents from which we can learn to never lose hope:

1. When British Government informed him,’ If you feel that you should be spared from being hanged, then you must apply for mercy.’

He replied “The Government says that we should apply for mercy. But why should we do so? Are we thieves or dacoits or goondas? We are political prisoners in this war for freedom. The blood of complete freedom is circulating in every blood vessel of ours. Whatever bold action we did was for the sake of freedom alone! We may not be worshippers of non-violence; our path may not be devoid of atrocities but is it not true that we are freedom-fighters? If the government has even a fraction of justice left within it, it has to treat us as political prisoners. We will never beg for mercy.” (Even if you are facing death, look straight into the eyes of death)

2. In spite of pressures from family, he sacrificed his life for Motherland (Keep your target at maximum priority) 

3. He changed the name of Hindustan Republican Association to Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (Express you views clearly and loudly)

4. He could have ran away after throwing bomb in the assembly but he let the officers arrest him (Every war asks for sacrifices, do you have guts to do it?)

5. He conducted a 63 days long hunger strike to protest against the terrible jail conditions (Determination and passion are stronger than any other feeling)

6. He actually used the British court as a means to spread his message throughout the nation (Even the biggest strength of enemy can be turned into his biggest weakness)

These are just a minute fraction of the treasure of knowledge which we can extract from them, this list is endless…

I salute to these great souls, who nurtured this land with their own blood, their legends are countless and their glory is never ending.

Jai Hind! 

Management lessons Spain's world cup victory

So who in the world would say that hopes are fruitless!

The team which never won any world cup, the team which lost its’ first game, the team which was comparatively younger than others will lift the trophy! So what is motivational about the journey of Spain in FIFA world cup 2010?

Spain was one of the contenders, but hype was also made about Argentina, Brazil, Germany etc.

When Spain lost its’ first game to Switzerland, expectations went a bit on the lower side, but ultimately they won the world cup.

Here are some management learnings from their memorable performance:

1. They got the first blow, but it acted as an inspiration for them (Setbacks can also be alerts)

2. They relied on classical team game (passes and passes), rather than attacking aggressively or depending on STARS (Together Everyone Achieves More)

3. Each and every player knew his role and contributed to it without taking notice of his personal name and fame (Team goals ahead of personal glamour)

4. They were always cool-headed on the field as well as off the field ( Be cool; not a fool)

5. When their captain and goalkeeper Iker Casillas was criticized, he or his team never retaliated with words (Action speaks louder than words)

This is what I have learned from the event of the year, but learnings are never limited, so please share your part of learnings with us and of course your comments are also welcomed (as usual!)

Ten Lessons for achieving success

Friends, though I am not a "icon" or a "management guru"; but still in my span of 24 years (so far) a lot of students and friends have asked the secret of my success (which may not be very significant according to many) so here I am sharing top 10 learnings of my life, (may be it can add some value in your life too):-

1. Expect to win:
Know in your heart that you are a winner

2. Let your expectations show:
Express no doubts, let your competitors and your friends know that you have none

3. Work, practice, work, and practice some more:
Remember practice makes a "person" perfect

4. Dress and act like a winner:
This is a part of keeping yourself in a winning frame of mind and will boost up your confidence

5. Have a sense of drama - don't create it but know it when you see it:
You don't have to seek out publicity, but know how to accept and use it when it comes to you

6. Know that there is always room to grow:
Being the best does not mean you can't be even better

7. Hang with the winners:
They understand the pressures and situations in which you will find yourself

8. Put yourself in situations where you are not known as a success:
May be difficult, but this helps you to stay real

9. Value and protect your free time and do what you enjoy:
The discipline of being a winner needs a safety valve from time to time

10. Remember those who need help:
Somewhere, someone helped you - be willing to give back

I am thankful to all of you for providing your valuable time, it really "Motivates" me to write more!!!

Secret of a Champion!!!

This person need no introduction, he is the heartbeat of 100 million people, they breath when he enters the cricket field and they stop breathing if he gets out.

Sachin Tendulkar, the living legend, has almost every batting record on his name, is one of the highest earning player in the world of Cricket, serving the Indian Cricket Team from last 20 years, and still the same consistent performer.

How (the hell!!!) can any one on the earth manage to do that!!!

Under the pressure of millions of cricket fans, under the 'aging' factor (36 years), criticism of Indian media, pressure of the game (itself)???

In my opinion there are some qualities which defines this character's abilities:

1. Hard-work: He (even today) practices for at least 7 hours daily
2. Concentration: He never lose his focus, never gets distracted in the "word-war" with other players
3. Determination: It is said many times by his teammates and coaches, that even in the worst situation, he speaks "I can do it!!!"
4. Passion: In his own words, "Cricket is my life, I love it, I enjoy it, I live it!!!"
5. Endurance: In spite of many injuries, he continued his journey (even in pain)
6. Skill: It came from the vast experience of 20 years, he is 90% accurate in judging the opposition's moves
7. Confidence: He always carry a smile on the field, his body language is enough to demoralize the opposition
8. Dedication: He always gives his 100% in every role he plays both on and off the field

But what is the real difference, almost all of these qualities are possessed by many other "Good" players, so what is the quality which makes him a "Great" player???

The answer lies in the following example:

Before every tour, he touch the feet of his elders, and his coach Mr. Ramakant Achekar!!!

Yes, Humility is the factor which differentiate him from others:

• Many times when Empire did not gave him out, he started walking out of the field, if he realized that he was out
• He never say that he is the master of the game, he always say "I am a servant" (of the game)
• Cricket is not just a game for him, but it is a means of serving his nation
• He never indulges himself with any controversy
• His humble behavior never lets you realize, that he is the Mega-star of millions

I must admit, that like every Indian, I also say "Cricket is my religion, and Sachin is my God".

Now we all have realized that what qualities have made Sachin Tendulkar, the God of Cricket, we all now know the secret!!!

A shooting star

In 1947, one nation was killed to create two countries...

from Bharat, India and Pakistan were created. Cost was paid by millions of people who were forced to shift.

Lets, talk about India

1. No one ever thought that this country will ever develop
2. Britishers (esp. Winston Churchill) believed that this nation is going to fail
3. It was carved out of 500 different states, which were always fighting against each-other
4. It was suffering from deadly diseases like: poverty, illiteracy, superstitions etc
5. India was not able to produce enough to feed its' own citizens
6. Communal riots were spreading like plague
7. To add to worse, its' national father Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated

But today after nearly 63 years, this nation is about to become a superpower!!!

It's not a miracle, it is the outcome of our greatest quality which overcame all the above stated problems...

any guesses what is that one quality???

It is our unity...

1. We always forget our personal issues against any external threat
2. No matter how weak (corrupt) our system is, it is functioning
3. We are in a habit of making coordinated efforts
4. Our education system is indeed full of faults, but still it is creating maximum number of doctors, engineers, managers etc.

So when a whole nation can succeed in spite of millions of flaws, then why not we as an individual can succeed???

Message from Dalai Lama

1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

2. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.

3. Follow the three Rs: Respect for self, Respect for others and Responsibility for all your actions.

4. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.

5. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.

6. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

7. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

8. Spend some time alone every day.

9. Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values.

10. Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.

11. Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you'll be able to enjoy it a second time.

12. A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.

13. In disagreements with loved ones deal only with the current situation. Don't bring up the past.

14. Share your knowledge. It's a way to achieve immortality.

15. Be gentle with the earth.

16. Once a year, go someplace you've never been before.

17. Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.

18. Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.

19. Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon. I also know that dreams really do come true and you have my Best Wishes and my best efforts in those.

Dalai Lama

Do you feel you got kicked in life???

Bringing a giraffe into the world is a tall order. A baby giraffe falls 10 feet from its mother's womb and usually lands on its back. Within seconds it rolls over and tucks its legs under its body. From this position it considers the world for the first time and shakes off the last vestiges of the birthing fluid from its eyes and ears. Then the mother giraffe rudely introduces its offspring to the reality of life.

In his book, "A View from the Zoo", Gary Richmond describes how a newborn giraffe learns its first lesson.

The mother giraffe lowers her head long enough to take a quick look. Then she positions herself directly over her calf. She waits for about a minute, and then she does the most unreasonable thing. She swings her long, pendulous leg outward and kicks her baby, so that it is sent sprawling head over heels.

When it doesn't get up, the violent process is repeated over and over again. The struggle to rise is momentous. As the baby calf grows tired, the mother kicks it again to stimulate its efforts. Finally, the calf stands for the first time on its wobbly legs.

Then the mother giraffe does the most remarkable thing. She kicks it off its feet again. Why? She wants it to remember how it got up. In the wild, baby giraffes must be able to get up as quickly as possible to stay with the herd, where there is safety. Lions, hyenas, leopards, and wild hunting dogs all enjoy young giraffes, and they'd get it too, if the mother didn't teach her calf to get up quickly and get with it.

The late Irving Stone understood this. He spent a lifetime studying greatness, writing novelized biographies of such men as Michelangelo, Vincent van Gogh, Sigmund Freud, and Charles Darwin.

Stone was once asked if he had found a thread that runs through the lives of all these exceptional people. He said, "I write about people who sometime in their life have a vision or dream of something that should be accomplished and they go to work.

"They are beaten over the head, knocked down, vilified, and for years they get nowhere. But every time they're knocked down they stand up. You cannot destroy these people. And at the end of their lives they've accomplished some modest part of what they set out to do."

Courtesy:- Craig B. Larson (Illustrations for Preaching & Teaching from Leadership Journal)

So if you feel that in life you also get kicked very often, don't leave hope get up every time and do something remarkable.

No one can outmatch a Champion

A famous movie dialogue "Champion sirf ek hota hai, aur uski jagah koi nahi le sakta. Not even God!!!".

How well this fits to the group of unknown people, who made Cricket the new religion of India.

The team sent under the leadership of Kapil Dev Nikhanj in 1983 World Cup, was said as the group of losers.

This weakness turned out to be their strength, they actually had nothing to lose and hence they played without much pressure.

They went their not to win, but to play their best Cricket ever. They all had a common goal. They all acted with maximum dedication under their leader (Kapil Dev). They not only had specialist bowlers and batsmans, but they also had all-rounders which were capable of turning the tide towards Indian team.

Even their leader set examples of valor and set benchmarks with his all-round performance, whenever situation demanded.

Always remember, when no one expects a lot from you, that is the right time to give a big surprise to the whole world.

In order to succeed you need to use a proper combination of wisdom, knowledge and courage.

Finally...

Sometimes, winning is everything!!!

Happy new year!!!

So who says that this world is worse than the hell!!!
Please have a look at these pics once again and decide isn't this world is a heaven!!!

Be always thankful to God for whatever he provides us.