Thought..

is action in rehearsal - Sigmund Freud

Go..go..go!

The time to relax..

is when you don't have time for it - Sydney J. Harris

Well..I never really understood this one..but I look forward to implementing it :D

He who does not..

get fun and enjoyment out of every day needs to reorganize his life

No man..

can escape university without learning how little he knows :)

Life ends when you stop dreaming, hope ends when you stop believing, love ends when you stop caring, friendship ends when you stop sharing

Pity I did not read this before.......

Some would say..

a deadline is negative inspiration..

I still think that is better than no inspiration at all! :)

A vacation..

is what you take when you can't take what you've been taking any longer :)

A good vacation is over when you finally begin to yearn for your work...

There is nothing so annoying..

as to have 2 people talking when you are busy interrupting!! :D

Muhahahahaha

There was never

a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope :)

Only actions..

give life strength, only moderation gives it charm :)

There are people who...

instead of listening to what is being said to them, are already listening to what they are going to say themselves..

I fall into this category. Should listen more to understand.....

Wisdom..

is knowing what to do next..

Virtue is doing it :)

Action..

expresses priorities...

Work, wok and work..

The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more...hahaha

Conway's Law: In any organization there will always be one person who knows what is going on - This person must be fired :)

You have to expect..

things of yourself before you can do them...

Have a picture board..

and fill it with pictures of your goals: Type of house, views of the area where you want to live, car or boat or bike you want, jewelry, clothes - whatever it is you want! This is to give you a visual reminder everyday about the goals you are pursuing and reminds you that what you are working towards is something very worthwhile. It boosts enthusiasm and keeps you focused and on track.

Interesting..worth a try :)

The main thing..

is to keep the main thing..the main thing :)

If you really do..

put a small value upon yourself, rest assured that the world will not raise your price...

Letting go..

does not mean you don't care..it does not mean we shut down. It means we stop trying to force outcomes...

Trees in a storm don't try to stand up straight and erect. They allow themselves to bend and blow with the wind. Those that try too hard to resist are the ones that break :)

Don't smother each other..

No one can grow in the shade...

The important thing..

about waiting, is to know what you are waiting for...

People count up the faults of those who keep them waiting..haha ):

Do more..

than what is expected...

An act of love...

One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way through school, found he had only one thin dime left, and he was hungry. He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house.

However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so brought him a large glass of milk He drank it slowly, and then asked, "How much do I owe you?" "You don't owe me anything," she replied "Mother has taught us never to accept payment for a kindness." He said... "Then I thank you from my heart."

Years later that young woman became critically ill. The local doctors were baffled. Dr. Howard Kelly was called in for the consultation. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Immediately he rose and went down the hall of the hospital to her room. He recognized her at once. He went back to the consultation room determined to do his best to save her life. From that day he gave special attention to the case. After a long struggle, the battle was won. Dr. Kelly requested the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval.

He looked at it, then wrote something on the edge and the bill was sent to her room. She feared to open it, for she was sure it would take the rest of her life to pay for it all. Finally, she looked, and something caught her attention on the side as she read these words.....

"Paid in full with one glass of milk." (Signed) Dr. Howard Kelly.

You don't lose..

if you get knocked down. You lose if you stay down..

When we wake up in the morning...

we have 2 simple choices..go back to sleep and dream or wake up and chase those dreams..the choice is ours :)

Try a thing you haven’t done three times..

Once, to get over the fear of doing it. Twice, to learn how to do it. And a third time, to figure out whether you like it or not.

A wise man..

will make more opportunities than he finds..

Don't rest on laurels

One day a field marshal requested an audience with Napoleon, and Napoleon knew what was coming. But as every good leader must, Napoleon agreed to hear him out. The field marshal brought news of a great victory he had achieved. He talked for a long time about his accomplishment, piling detail upon detail.

Napoleon listened closely throughtout the entire narration, but said nothing. The officer was disappointed. He had hoped for a more enthusiastic reception, as well as Napoleon's congratulations. Neither was forthcoming.

Summing up, the marshal repeated much of what he had already stated. As the officer rambled on, Napoleon continued to listen politely, and the marshal interpreted this as encouragement. Surely, he thought, Napoleon will now give me the praise I so richly deserve.

When the marshal finally stopped talking, Napoleon asked him one question: "What did you do the next day?"

The field marshal was speechless. But the lesson was not lost on him. From then on, the officer understood that he should never rest on his laurels. So he left it to others to bestow the praise.

Feeling sorry for someone...

helps none, but makes you sad. So if you dare, then help and care, and soon you'll both feel glad.

The task ahead of us..

is never as great as the power behind us - Ralph Waldo Emerson

If you do something...

that you've always done, you'll get what you've always got...

Blessed are those..

who can give without remembering and take without forgetting...

If you want something...

with all your heart, you are bound to get it...

High priority...

The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities - Stephen Covey

The smallest deed...

is better than the greatest intention...

Listen and Learn

One friend, one person who is truly understanding, who takes the trouble to listen to us as we consider a problem, can change our whole outlook on the world.

A holiday...

gives one a chance to look backward and forward, to reset oneself by an inner compass.

Initiative..

Initiative is indespensible for first rate performances.
You receive recognition..mainly through initiative...

Just do it - part 2

If you don’t go when you want to go, when you do go, you’ll find you’ve gone.

"There is a story in the Talmud about a king who had a son who went astray. The son was told, 'Return to your father.' The son replied that he could not. The king then sent a messenger to the son with the message...'Come back to me as far as you can, and I will meet you the rest of the way.'"

Ah parents...

Just Do It!

Novelist Sinclair Lewis was supposed to deliver an hour-long lecture to a group of college students who planned to be writers. Lewis opened his talk with a question: "How many of you really intend to be writers?" All hands went up. "In that case," said Lewis, "my advice to you is to go home and write."

With that, he left.

Life is full of surprises..

Some good..some bad..
Take everything in your stride...

Expression of gratitude...

For the rise and set of the sun each day, I am thankful.

For the home where the heart of my family resides, I am thankful.

For the enduring devotion of steadfast friendships, I am thankful.

For the pleasure of unrestricted laughter and silly moments, I am thankful.

For the numerous shoulders that share the weight of my sorrows, I am thankful.

For all I have and all I am able to give, I am thankful.

I am thankful...

Fascination not interest..

When children do things, they do it with all their heart..full concentration..total dedication..

That's because everything fascinates them. Unlike adults they are not interested in anything..they are fascinated by everything! Fascination is one step beyond interest. Interested people want to know if it works. Fascinated people want to learn how it works.

Develp a childlike fascination with life and people...

It's called a "Comfort Zone" because it's comfortable!

We are constantly growing and changing as human beings and in order to grow, we need challenges. Remember, in life, there is no standing still. You're either moving forward or backward. We're either growing or dying. It's like the story of the coral along the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. The coral on the ocean side, being challenged by the winds, waves and elements, thrives and grows while the coral living on the serene bay side, with nothing to challenge it, withers and quickly dies.

Until you make..

peace with who you are, you will never be content with what you have..

Past reflections..

Hunger = Anger
Leave everything you are doing and eat..

Let's try to..

Make a pearl out of the sand that gets under our skin..

Hear both sides of the story..

before making a judgement. Our perspective might change radically if only we stopped to wonder why..In most cases, a problem is only as big as we view it to be..

If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail

Success..

is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm..

Don't run away..

from your problems..face it..and overcome it..
Like Robert Frost says - The best way out is always through..

There are three types of people in this world..

those who make things happen, those who watch things happen and those who wonder what happened :)

All it requires is..

Determination..Effort..Perseverance..Resolve..Self-Discipline..

It's not that some people have willpower and some don't. It's that some people are ready to change and others are not - James Gordon

Prioritize..

There is no point trying to finish the easy jobs first just to get a few tasks scratched out of my task list..makes me feel good..but does not help :)

Do the hard jobs first, the easy jobs will take care of themselves - Dale Carnegie

Another Chance..

How often we wish for another chance
to make a fresh beginning.
A chance to blot out our mistakes
And change failure into winning.
It does not take a new day
To make a brand new start,
It only takes a deep desire
To try with all our heart.
To live a little better
And to always be forgiving
And to add a little sunshine
To the world in which we're living.
So never give up in despair
And think that you are through,
For there's always a tomorrow
And the hope of starting new.

- Helen Steiner Rice

Body language..

Our bodies communicate to us clearly and specifically, if we are willing to listen to them.

Everyone needs to be purred..

Once in a while, we all deserve a little love and understanding..a pat on the back..a few words of praise..some recognition..
Once in a while..we must demand our right to be purred :D

I'm not asleep..

But that does not mean I am awake!

I understand what that line means..and I'm learning it the hard way..

Nothing in life is to be feared..

it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less - Marie Curie

A bend in the road..

is not the end of the road..unless you fail to make the turn..

The grand essentials of happiness are...

something to do, something to love, and something to hope for — Allan K. Chalmers

I believe..

I believe in miracles and dreams that will come true. I believe in tender moments and friendship, through and through.

I believe that if you cry your tears are not in vain. And when you're sad and lonely, others know your pain.

I believe that if you give, even just to one, that gift will grow in magnitude before the day is done.

I believe that comfort comes from giving part of me. And if I share with others, there's more for all to see.

I believe that love is still the greatest gift of all, and when it's given from the heart then not one of us will fall.

Stay motivated

"People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily." - Zig Ziglar

Start by..

doing what is necessary, then do what is possible, and suddenly, you are doing the impossible..

Listen well..

Language is a gift; listening is a responsibility..

Give honest and sincere appreciation..

Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well..

The difficult part in an argument..

is not to defend one’s opinion, but rather to know it.

I asked for..

I asked for Strength..I got difficulties to make me strong.

I asked for Wisdom..I got problems to solve.

I asked for Prosperity..I got brain and brawn to work.

I asked for Courage..I got Danger to overcome.

I asked for Love..I got troubled people to help.

I asked for Favors..I got opportunities.

I received nothing I wanted..I received everything I needed!

Don't complain, condemn or criticize..

You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses

Waiting is a trap

There will always be reasons to wait. The truth is, there are only two things in life, reasons and results, and reasons simply don't count...

There are times in life..

when there are no erasers..
Most other times there is nothing that cannot be undone or tackled. It may only take 'Time'.

A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort

A very old lady looked in the mirror one morning. She had three remaining hairs on her head, and being a positive soul, she said, "I think I'll braid my hair today." So she braided her three hairs, and she had a great day. Some days later, looking in the mirror one morning, preparing for her day, she saw that she had only two hairs remaining. "Hmm, two hairs... I fancy a centre parting today." She duly parted her two hairs, and as ever, she had a great day. A week or so later, she saw that she had just one hair left on her head. "One hair huh...," she mused, "I know, a pony-tail will be perfect." And again she had a great day. The next morning she looked in the mirror. She was completely bald. "Finally bald huh," she said to herself, "How wonderful! I won't have to waste time doing my hair any more.."

Never give up..

for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.

Twenty years from now..

you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover - Mark Twain

One of the best things to do sometimes is simply to be.. :)
And soak in as much as you can..

Staying in the moment..

allows you to find meaning in mundane tasks..

A man was going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar. Suddenly a brick smashed into the Jag's side door! The angry driver then jumped out of the car, grabbed the nearest kid and shouted, "That's a new car and that brick you threw is going to cost a lot of money.Why did you do it?"With tears dripping down his face and off his chin, the youth pointed to a spot just around a parked car."It's my brother," he said."He rolled off the curb and fell out of his wheelchair and I can't lift him up. Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair?" Moved beyond words, the driver tried to swallow the rapidly swelling lump in his throat. He hurriedly lifted the handicapped boy back into the wheelchair, then took out his fancy handkerchief, dabbed at the fresh scrapes and cuts and slowly walked back to his car..

Sometimes when we don't have time to listen, god has to throw a brick at us. It's our choice: Listen to the whisper ... or wait for the brick!

Aim for perfection..

What is once well done, is done forever...

Happy thoughts..

make a happy day :)

Don't worry..Be happy!

If you can't improve it..

Change it! :)

It's a risk..but, it's well worth it :D

In life..

you need either inspiration or desperation!

Nearly all men..

can stand adversity..
If you want to test a man's character, give him power..

Offer to help people..

Our deeds determine us, as much as we determine our deeds..

Breakfast like a king

Forty years of breakfast related studies show that jump starting the day with breakfast benefits everyone -- children, teens and adults. "Eating breakfast is very important for the brain and the body first thing in the morning", said Los Angeles registered dietitian Gail Frank, spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. "Breakfast skippers often feel tired, restless or irritable in the morning."

So true..starting tomorrow, breakfast like a king :)

Patience..

Only those who have the patience to do simpe things perfectly ever acquire the skill to do difficult things easily - James J Corbett

The best answer..

to anger is silence......

Why is it..

that people forget to say nice things when the going gets tough?
Reach out to people when you are down and stressed. Make someone's day, and it will come back to you eventually..
Get well soon..all the best for your exams..sorry..thank you..that's all it takes..2 minutes of your time :)

It's the small things..

that give us great pleasure :)

Like cake, an afternoon nap or a hug..

Take a note..

of ideas as and when they occur..

Else you might lose some good ones :)

Set deadlines..

Set personal deadlines for yourself..

And work work work towards them..

It is important

to dress well..

You are judged by it..sad, but true..

Start from today..it's never too late :D

Courage is..

what it takes to stand up and speak..
Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen - Winston Churchill

For everything..

that you have missed, you have gained something else..

And for everything you gain, you lose something else..

It's about your outlook towards life, you can either regret or rejoice..

Don't take

good health for granted..

Be happy..be healthy :)

Always try to..

respond to situations..Don't react to them..

Think with a calm mind and do what is best..

It doesn't matter..

where you are coming from..

What matters is where you are going..

Take 10 minute breaks..

After 40 minutes of work..

I used to follow this regularly when I was in school, and it's high time I get back to this routine..
Working at a stretch, I have realized, does not work for me...I naturally end up making mistakes..

Slow and steady..remember..40 minutes work..10 minutes break :)

It is fascinating..

how people can view situations in so many different ways..
So many different perspectives to the same situation and experience..
Fascinating and at times irritating.. :)

Sometimes it is best to..

Let things go..

If you keep judging people, you will have no time to love them - Mother Teresa

The world would be..

such a great place if we all lay down to sleep after lunch everyday..and throw away our worries for a while..:D

One step at a time..

Take one step at a time..just one step..you might not know where it leads you..you might not know what is expected after that..just take the step..Eventually the entire picture will become clear to you..

You don't have to see the whole staircase to take the first step..

Optimism..

Get up every morning with happy thoughts and look forward to the wonderful day ahead of you..Always think in terms of can..what can I do to make it better..I can do it..

When you want something with all your heart, the entire world conspires to make it happen :)

Dont sweep it under the carpet..

When there is a problem, speak out..

Sitting on it will only make it worse..and it's sure to explode some other time :)

Some people are born..

to become singers, some are born to become dancers, some are shakespears, some are lawyers, some are mothers..

Pick that one thing you have an aptitude for and be the best at it :)

Make it work..

Identify the problem and communicate..

There is no point in childish argument. You could easily get into a blame game which leads to nothing but disagreement and ill feelings. If there is negativity, identify the problem and look to resolve it..

And things will work :)

In the moment..

When the world seems mad..when everything goes bad..when people seem wierd..when you are tired..

Smile..it's just a passing moment :)

Know when to..

listen and know when to talk..

And do both actively..

People do us a great favour by correcting us. Not only do they help us become better people, they also care enough to do so..

Always remember to thank people for any kind of feedback :)

Listen to the child in you..

Was just remembering a book I read called "All I really wanted to know, I learned in kindergarten"..

Play fair, clean up your own mess, say you are sorry when you hurt somebody, when you go out into the world hold hands, look.. 

And it's so true that we learn all the basic and most important lessons of life when we are young. Yet those are the very things we have to be re-taught at every step in life..

Dont expect..

Rule number 1:

Life is not always fair..

Rule number 2:

That is how it's meant to be..

Have a plan..

Know what you are doing now and what you plan to do 5 years from now..

And start working towards your goal from this moment!

Ego clashes..

are never worth it..

Don't let your ego get so close to your position that if you lose your position, your ego goes with it..

Think!

Don't ask for help immediately..think of the best solution.

If it works, you would have just bought yourself 10 minutes of joy! :)

Always meet deadlines..

It's your reputation at stake afterall!!

It's not always easy..and in most cases it's not meant to be..

Learn to say no..

Saying 'no' is an art!!

Learning to say it politely..in a way that people understand..and in a way to be on good terms after that is a real challenge..

Never say yes when you want to say no..

Think with your head..

and not your heart. 

there are exceptions of course..

There was a time..

when a fool and his money were soon parted..

But now, it happens to everybody :)

Don't procrastinate...

Do it now!

Get up and get moving!!

Take time out..

to smile at people..

You just might make their day :)

When you don't know it..

admit it..

And you will learn a LOT more...

If..

If you dont get it..ask again

If you dont know it..keep trying..

To be noted..literally..

Always take a book and pen into a meeting room..

Making learning a pleasure..

To know how to suggest is the great art of teaching..

How can you improve it?

Keep trying to improve things..

Even the smallest effort counts :)

Sing loudly..

When you feel like it..sing at the top of your voice..

It doesn't matter if you cant sing for nuts! 

Love yourself..

Today I met a guy...a guy who was positive he was the busiest guy in the world..

Had to attend a meeting, had to attend 4 calls during the meeting, had things to settle on his comp while he was on the phone,  and drink coffee as he was doing all this..And to add to this he had to go home to a family!!

Always remember, there is life outside your own small world..

You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection - Buddha

Latest survey..

shows that 3 out of 4 people make up 75% of the world's population..

Surveys...what's the point?

Was that another yawn?

Yawning is contagious..

And if you're trying to get work done, try not to sit next to someone who is yawning. 

Offer to do some work for him so he can sleep..

Better still get up and make him a cup of coffee..

Even better..charge him 50 cents for every yawn..

And suddenly he's awake :D

Guarenteed health

2 sure ways to a healthy life:

A good laugh and long sleep..

Laugh and the world laughs with you. Snore and you sleep alone :) - Anthony Burgess

Be thankful

for all that you have! :)

Silence is golden..

Listen..

Take short breaks

and then work twice as hard :)

Be positive!!

I love Monday mornings!! :)

Reach out..

When someone is down..when someone is in trouble..when someone is happy..when someone is sad..when someone is confused..when someone is lonely..when someone is celebrating..when someone is helpless..when someone is learning..when someone is lost..when someone is doing..

Make a difference..just reach out..

Plan B..

Sometimes..things don't go as per your plan. You don't get what you want. 

And sometimes..what you want may not be what you need..

You just have to move on to plan B..and make the best of it :)

Breathe..just breathe..

There's a light at each end of the tunnel,
You shout 'cause you're just as far in as you'll ever be out
And these mistakes you've made, you'll just make them again
If you only try turning around.

Cause you can't jump the track, we're like cars on a cable
And life's like an hourglass, glued to the table
No one can find the rewind button, girl.
So cradle your head in your hands
And breathe... just breathe,
Oh breathe, just breathe..

Pay attention to what's around you..

When the atmosphere is right..brilliant things can happen..:)

Nothing like a mother..

A mother's love is the best..it is warm, it is giving..it is peace..it need not be acquired..it need not be deserved..it is patient, it is understanding..it is unconditional..it is forever..

A mother always understands what a child does not say..

Opportunities

Make the best of every opportunity. Try your best.

And always be prepared for one..

It's better to be prepared for an opportunity and not have one than have an opportunity and not be prepared :)

Stand for what you believe in

When you stand for what you believe in..you can change the world..

Listen to good music..

Close your eyes..breathe slowly..relax..

And thank god for the good life :)

Know your body..

If you can't stretch..don't..

Give it some time..

Experience is not what happens to you..

It's what you do with what happens to you..

Always look to help the big dog

It's always better to be safe than sorry :)

Celebrate!

Let your hair down once in a while and celebrate!

Happy Chinese New Year to everyone :)

Do it anyway..

love, be frank, help and learn..

So what if the whole world is not doing it..you do it anyway!

Do it with your heart..

Put your heart and soul into everything..

And all the pieces fall into place :)

Have some self respect..

Stop blaming people

improve yourself..

And then think of changing the world :)

Cat naps..

are very energizing!!

Think out of the box..

Be as innovative as possible. Keep trying..keep failing..keep learning..

As Rafiki says in the lion king..'always look beyond what you see'

Never stay hungry..

Hunger invariably leads to anger..

When hungry, leave everything and eat..!

It is amazing..

how we connect with some people.

All it takes is a little sensitivity or sometimes it's as simple as a smile :)

Keep smiling..spread joy..

Eat with joy..

Don't eat for the sake of eating..enjoy your food :)

Be considerate..

Putting yourself in the shoes of the other person always helps you understand things in a new perspective..show empathy..be considerate..

Do unto others as you would have others do unto you..

This world is filled with willng people

..some willing to work and the others willing to let them :)

Be open to new ideas

It is good to take the opinion of someone who is new or has to learn the process from scratch. The chances of them finding loopholes in the system is way higher :)

Take a moment off..

Take a moment off to see the world. Don't be so wrapped up in your own world that you fail to see the bigger world around you..

Remember to stop and smell the roses..

Everybody can do something..

Don't focus on what you can't do..instead try to focus on what you can do. And do that with your heart and soul :)

The basic difference between an ordinary man and a warrior is that a warrior takes everything as a challenge; while an ordinary man takes everything either as a blessing or a curse - Don Juan

Try something different

Trying harder doesn't always work. Sometimes, we need to do something different to achieve success.

Like the story of the fly that was trying very hard to get out of a closed window when an open door was very near. 

If you stake your hopes for a breakthrough on trying harder than ever, you may kill your chances for success - Price Pritchett

Dream..

Don't let anyone steal your dreams..

dream..believe..do..

Always remember

to thank everyone :)

Pass on the credit..

Yearn to Learn

Keep your mouth shut and your eyes open.. :)

Observe people better than you and try to understand. Learning shall follow..

Be an assertive communicator

Describe the situation

Express what you feel

Specify what you want

Consequence

Never give up on your resolutions

It's ok if you get back to your room at 8pm..you still need to go for a jog :)

How to make sure you do it: Don't sit down once you get back..put your shoes and go go go!

Give space..

I recently came across this phrase:

"Good parents give their children roots and wings. Roots to know where home is, wings to fly away and exercise what's been taught" 

So true..

Carpe Diem

Seize the day!

If you want to do something..go ahead and do it. Don't let your fear or anxiety get in the way.

Keep Trying..

There are no such things as failures..

Only temporary setbacks :)

If you wish to reach the highest..begin at the lowest