Steady Paycheck

Abandoning the steady paycheck is what keeps most people from really delving into entrepreneurship full time. In reality no one wants to be broke and struggling to get by when they see others around them pulling in a steady paycheck that affords them some sustainability.

Entrepreneurship is something that requires a lot of risk so if you do not condition yourself to be able to handle these many risk, you will find entrepreneurship hard to endure.

The Solitary Reaper...

This is one of my favorite poem...
Thanks to my English Teacher who made me understand the soul of the poem.
The poem is like a saddest song which tell us a sweetest thoughts.
The words in this poem can make to reader see the scene while closing their eyes.

Behold her, single in the field,
Yon solitary Highland Lass!
Reaping and singing by herself;
Stop here, or gently pass!
Alone she cuts and binds the grain,
And sings a melancholy strain;
O listen! for the Vale profound
Is overflowing with the sound.

No Nightingale did ever chaunt
More welcome notes to weary bands
Of travellers in some shady haunt,
Among Arabian sands:
A voice so thrilling ne'er was heard
In spring-time from the Cuckoo-bird,
Breaking the silence of the seas
Among the farthest Hebrides.

Will no one tell me what she sings?--
Perhaps the plaintive numbers flow
For old, unhappy, far-off things,
And battles long ago:
Or is it some more humble lay,
Familiar matter of to-day?
Some natural sorrow, loss, or pain,
That has been, and may be again?

Whate'er the theme, the Maiden sang
As if her song could have no ending;
I saw her singing at her work,
And o'er the sickle bending;--
I listened, motionless and still;
And, as I mounted up the hill,
The music in my heart I bore,
Long after it was heard no more.

Summary

The poet orders his listener to behold a “solitary Highland lass” reaping and singing by herself in a field. He says that anyone passing by should either stop here, or “gently pass” so as not to disturb her. As she “cuts and binds the grain” she “sings a melancholy strain,” and the valley overflows with the beautiful, sad sound. The speaker says that the sound is more welcome than any chant of the nightingale to weary travelers in the desert, and that the cuckoo-bird in spring never sang with a voice so thrilling.

Impatient, the poet asks, “Will no one tell me what she sings?” He speculates that her song might be about “old, unhappy, far-off things, / And battles long ago,” or that it might be humbler, a simple song about “matter of today.” Whatever she sings about, he says, he listened “motionless and still,” and as he traveled up the hill, he carried her song with him in his heart long after he could no longer hear it.

Entrepreneurs and their Businesses...

Entrepreneurs are madly, crazily, passionately and lustfully in love with their business. They are not just in love; but they are insanely in love with what they have created. Hence, their venture is their FIRST love – irrespective of whether are married or not.

Entrepreneurs honestly are crazy gamblers. Instead of betting on cricket matches, they bet on their hard work, with a bit of luck thrown in. Most of them don't win the gamble, but manage to survive and make ends meet.

I have a daughter aged 7 months. She will always grow up with a bizarre, ‘weird’ entrepreneur dad around.

How will this be impacted on her?

Well, I may not be able to match the ‘perks and cars and houses’ that my kids’ friends’ ‘banker dads’ will certainly possess ; but I am sure that my kid will be pretty inquisitive, street smart and bold when compared to a lot of kids her age.

Having a parent who never takes things at face value; who always examines how to create efficiency in every process; who demonstrates the ability to take calculated risks and measure its performance; and above all who always does something NEW all the time, creates a very positive impact on young impressionable minds.

Trust me when I tell you this – kids with a live and kicking entrepreneur parent will learn just as much as at home (or probably more) than they will learn at school.

Most importantly – kids brought up by entrepreneur parents will be supremely independent and capable of surviving forever.

Circle of Influence

There comes a point in your life when you realize who really matters, who never did and who always will.

Once you get clear on who you are and what you want, you must re-evaluate your Circle of Influence. Who you associate with is who you become. The term "role model'' is not used enough in our society. It’s extremely important to have role models. A role model will raise your standards. A role model will not let you get complacent. Finding a role model or mentor will spark your mind because they are playing the game at a higher level than you are.

If you hang around five confident people, you will be the sixth.

If you hang around five intelligent people, you will be the sixth.

If you hang around five millionaires, you will be the sixth.

If you hang around five idiots, you will be the sixth.

If you hang around five broke people, you will be the sixth.

It’s inevitable.

Such a simple concept, but what a difference it can make on your performance and business. There’s no faster way to advance into the top 5 percent of your industry than this. Yet, most people don’t do it. I challenge you to find those people, because you’ll become a lot like the people you spend the most time with. Their belief systems, their ways of being and their attitudes are contagious. Once you elevate your peer group, your standards will follow.

Me and my Beard...

I had remained a clean-shaven man for 16 year, irrespective of my fascination and interest in beards and bearded men. The primary reason to be clean shaven was my profession and to a certain extent my mother.

I still remember my childhood days where the only person I knew to have a beard was a dad of my school friend. He used to sport a French Beard in those days. Whenever I visited her place, I used to say to myself that one day I will be sporting a beard... (Meera Kumar this is with reference to your dad)

Finally a bright sunny day came out in my life where I was no longer working for someone, where no protocols had to be followed. I quit my job and decided to be an Entrepreneur. That same day i decided that now i am certainly going to sport a beard.

I takes a takes a lot of confidence to grow a full beard, as it becomes a facial feature that dominates and dramatically shifts people's reactions and perceptions of who you are.

Practically, i faced a lot of opposition from my family members. I don't think yet they approve on my beard. They tried a lot to convince me on my looks after keeping the beard. But, was determined and you can say stubborn on my decision.

Keeping a Full beard is a pretty tough decision... and not everyone can grow a full beard. You fight against people and their attitudes. I’m very proud of my beard and glad that I made the decision to grow my beard. Growing a full beard has added a different dimension to my being. I don’t feel I am the same man. I feel I am a better man. That's not necessarily because of the way my beard looks, but because of the pride I feel. It's an ego trip. I loved being the only person in my family with a beard.

I love it. I love the sense of it, the feel of it and the depth, dimension, style and symmetry it adds to my face. Without going too far into the personal or sensual aspects of having grown a full beard, it's enough to say that it seems to have "completed" me as both an adult and a man. I am more confident and content. I guess that there's an element of self being described here as well, in that I feel that my face now reflects the person within.

An Interview...

Me - May I come in Sir?

Host - Yes Please...

Host - So you want to interview me...

Me - If you have the time...

Host - My time is eternity and is enough to do everything; what questions do you have in mind to ask me?

Me - What surprises you most about mankind?

Host - They are bored to be children and are in a rush to grow up. When they grow up they again long to be children...
They lose their health to make money and then lose their money to restore their health...
Thinking too much about the future, they forget their present. They live neither in the present nor the future...
They live as if they will never die, and they die as if they have never lived…

Me - As a parent, what are the lessons you want your children to learn?

Host - To learn that they cannot force anyone to love them. What the best to be done is to love themselves...
To understand, what is valuable for them is not what they have in their life, but who they have in their life...
To learn not to compare themselves to others. All will be judged individually on their own merits, not as a group on a comparison basis...
To learn that a rich person is not the one who has the most of everything, but is one who needs the least...
To learn that it only takes a few seconds to hurt a person, causing a wound in his or her heart in persons we love, and that it takes many years to heal them...
To learn to forgive...
To learn that there are persons that love them a lot, but simply do not know how to express or show their feelings...
To learn that money can buy everything but happiness can't be purchased...
To learn that two people can look at the same thing at the same time and both can see it totally differently...
To learn that it is not always enough that they be forgiven by others, but that they have to forgive themselves too...

Me - Thanks Sir...

And then all of a sudden I woke up from my sleep...

Oh My God!!!

I was in conversion with the almighty himself...

For a moment I was stunned by the dream which I just had seen...

I sat there on my bed itself for a while enjoying the moment. I thanked Him for his time and for all that He has done for me and my family.

Letter to my Daughter

My darling Vira,

It really know that you at this point don't know to read and write. But still today I write this to you. The reason I write this to you because I had a difficult life. Still it is difficult. I don’t want you to ever have to suffer the internal battles I did. I want the best life imaginable for you.

Daughter, I challenge you to...

Never be afraid to be too much: too different, too creative, too outspoken or too passionate. Go that extra mile. People will notice. Even if they don't, just go...
Live with Purpose...

Let your morals of our family guide your every action, never straying slightly from our tightly held values and beliefs...
Live with Integrity

Perform acts of kindness for others without expecting anything in return. Leave a 100% tip, make time for a day with your dad. Snow sympathy, care and concern for the poor and downtrodden in the society.
Live with Compassion...

Always be in a discomfort zone. Being discomfortable is a sign that you are pushing yourself towards greater limits and certainly would come out as a stronger person in the end. Stop waiting to be ready to take that next jump. Jump...
Live with Uncertainty...

Opinions differ, but respect opinions that differ from your own. And remember not to give away your power away by letting others dictate you and how you feel.
Live with humility...

I don't have, but i want your passport to be well-stamped. Travel on every chance you get. I am missing it, but i want you to experience it all. Try to take into your soul as much of beauty this fascinating world has to offer. Always remember this life is too short to stay in one place and remain stagnant.
Live with adventure…

Being lonely is nothing but just a state of mind not a relationship status. Never rely on anyone else for your happiness and sense of self-worth. Also don't shy away to accept the help of family and friends when truly needed.
Live with independence…

Always speak up for what you want and don't be afraid to show your skills and achievements. Believe in yourself and know your true value “I don’t know” might sound very easy reply, but, but it restricts only your limits of credibility. Always make a point that you make a lasting impression. Always know that the first impression is the last... Live with confidence…

Every inch of you belongs to you. Love yourself. And love yourself first. You youself, are far more worth than any of the society imposed ideals. You should never have to justify to others (or yourself) what you are.
Live with self-respect...

Above all and everything else, live your life on your own terms. Stop seeking anyone elses approval. Stop living in fear. Love yourself, unapologetically.

And always member to call me or your mom. We think only the best for you.

With Much Love,
Your very best friend ( and dad too)

What we choose...

What we choose to focus on will determine how we feel. If all we do is complain about making more money or wanting a better boss, we are creating a negative mindset. If we choose to focus on our wonderful co-workers and how we enjoy the work that we do, we are choosing to see the positive in our situation.

“Most of us believe our attitudes are caused directly by outside influences like unpleasant experiences or negative people. But while external pressures may trigger our feelings, we are the ones wearing those feelings like a suit of clothes. We can either be subservient to external events, few of which we have any control over, or we can take charge of our own response.”

ME

Sometimes I wish I was someone else, but mostly I’m glad I’m ME!
We all have our likes and differences as everyone can see.
Some of us like to hurry, some like to take our time.
Some spend all their money, some save each dime.
Some are good at English; some are good at math.
Some of us like showers some prefer the bath.
Some of us are quiet; some of us are loud.
Some of us like to be alone; some of us like a crowd.
Some of us are tall; some of us are short.
Some like to play an instrument, some like to play a sport.
Some of us are black or brown, and some of us are white.
Some of us leave the light on when we go to bed at night.
All of us are special as everyone can see,
You like you, and I like you, but also I like ME!

Let's make it Large

Every one of us is unique. Unique in some or the other way. This uniqueness differs from person to person. Someone is good in music,  another in arts, someone into administration and management,  and someone who is unique in the field of training.

We never know that out of us all, we might have the next Barak Obama or Sachin Tendulkar or might be Ratan Tata. Its only the matter of time when we led to to the discovery of our hidden talent and perform to our capabilities and find our true potential. What we all have to do is to keep on searching for the uniqueness that makes our personality, the personality which will make our identity and future.

Lets all to do something unique, something informative, something innovative, something new, something that will make us  happy from the bottom of our hearts.

To get lost in the sea of people or to stand like a lighthouse admist the sea is completely our personal choice. Lets us all decide what we want to be and not let others decide our future.

Be the ruler instead on being ruled...

The only and the only advice which I can give out to you all is to start believing in your dreams, start following your dreams,and just forget about the rest.

Let's all do something which makes us proud of being ourselves.

I guess by now you must all have got the essence of my talks.

After all “It’s our life, so why not make it large??? “