Had i heard this is one of the hollywwod movies, it would sincerely have been taken differently. But, since this comes out from say Mr X daily, its the tiger and shepherd story. Basically - no meaning, no reaction, no action :P
To sum up the present situation. Its like the wrong people committed to the wrong people and expect us to be the right people to deliver the wrong :P
Na.. there is possible in im-possible, but then how in the world do u have a plan? Of course there is no plan. We cant possibly be playing on short term promises. We are here on a long haul arent we? Oh come on, i dont buy the thing that this month we do what we (Dont know who all approved) promised, then from the next month we are going to have a say in what is decided. Fck it, i dont need to have to take my company down the drain just coz i want more say in the Chairman's office. I can walk right in and talk to him. Monkey tricks to get attention ?? Well, seems nothing more than a gimmick. What is the vision? Mission? Long term plan and hence the short term actionable? I thought, there were mbas all through to the top, then why cant we follow this simple path?
3.5yrs and there has to be payback. I agree. I accept. But, 3.5 months and u want payback? I wouldnt agree with this philosophy and hence i remain quiet. It makes no sense to argue. How i wish, i could stand up and ask. who the fck promised ????
Also, what use knowing it. We have been over committed and how to do the needful when there is no one but u aware of the market and the forces therein? Why cant someone come in here and understand that this aint like any shit place in the country. This is so to say stingy land. We dont believe in doing anything in haste. Even if its just taking a free credit card, i would be making sure that i am not charged. I make sure how much I am getting and for what. So, if i were to invest my money, i would surely not be paying for something like MFs and that too for systems like these where more and more middle men come and play spoil sport. Its just too much for me.
Nevertheless, thanks to the festival season approaching. There is a lot of excitement and action to look forward to for the rest of the year. Work, is no doubt exciting, but hey !! come on, m a human and give me the credit. I have personally met and given more time to advisers amongst all teh BDMs. But alas, the amount is just about there. Cant really help much on that.. :(
But, i have a gut feeling. This would kick start once we have the non-wrap with us. Its something that would be a phenomenon. And then there is no reason for me to worry. I would be empaneling every tom dick and harry on to the platform and making them sell wrap and non wrap and retail wrap.. and whatever that comes on my way. So its like the target set for me.
For once, in my work life, i have been personally able to set some goal for me. Meet all nut heads by december, so that. When we launch the non-wrap , it can simply penetrate into the market without much of an issue.
Whoa !! now thats what i would call conincidence. Nothing pre-empted or pre-planned. I hope that would be possible and would work to my advantage. Business in terms of monies are something i would have to steadily work towards. Increasing the width of the cone mouth is something i would look forward to rather than trying to count my chickens. Its time before we start calculating our return on investment.
Sadly, either the middle layer has forgotten what they learnt in college, or possible i m wrong. Why not create a resource that would last us for long rather than trying to dry off the tap a little too soon? Either way, its hardly having an impact on my way of functioning apart from frustrating me and making me really upset and angry at times. I am more or less working in the same fashion and pace at which i used to. Just that now i have become more polished and aware of the systems and how people work and behave.
Looking forward to having fun, this wonderful extended-weekend ;)
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Iftar parties
Iftar parties -- how in the world would i come up with something like that as the title to this conversation?
Well, it has little to do with the festival, but more with the celebration. Why is there a holiday on Id? Why do we all love to celebrate festivals of other faiths? Well, thanks to the secular fabric of our fore fathers and the compassionate heads that we have a constitution celebrating the rich and old cultural heritage of the country. However, sadly in spite of all efforts, each of these festivals remain nothing more than a holiday in the calendar of any working class individual. But, is it a little more than this? It is a lot more some would say. It is the time when people come together for celebrating, when people take time out of their busy, sick schedule and meet, greet and slow down. It is something which is necessary especially when lives today are polluted by emails, mobiles, laptops and all those necessary inventions which eat away 90% of our day. I have always loved the amdavadi tradition of keeping business shut when there are festivals. Staying with family and making sure that there is relaxation and enjoyment all around. Its these small iftar parties during the festivals that keep people going. Call it faith, or simply a ritual it is simply a wonderful feeling when ur house is lit up with lights, and oil lamps.
The peace of mind is just amazing. And its thanks to these, that keep the bosses at bay and let our minds be in peace.
Well, so as the festive season begins, lets get set for these wonderful family times and let our minds and businesses to rest for the time being.
Id Mubarak to all my dear friends..
Well, it has little to do with the festival, but more with the celebration. Why is there a holiday on Id? Why do we all love to celebrate festivals of other faiths? Well, thanks to the secular fabric of our fore fathers and the compassionate heads that we have a constitution celebrating the rich and old cultural heritage of the country. However, sadly in spite of all efforts, each of these festivals remain nothing more than a holiday in the calendar of any working class individual. But, is it a little more than this? It is a lot more some would say. It is the time when people come together for celebrating, when people take time out of their busy, sick schedule and meet, greet and slow down. It is something which is necessary especially when lives today are polluted by emails, mobiles, laptops and all those necessary inventions which eat away 90% of our day. I have always loved the amdavadi tradition of keeping business shut when there are festivals. Staying with family and making sure that there is relaxation and enjoyment all around. Its these small iftar parties during the festivals that keep people going. Call it faith, or simply a ritual it is simply a wonderful feeling when ur house is lit up with lights, and oil lamps.
The peace of mind is just amazing. And its thanks to these, that keep the bosses at bay and let our minds be in peace.
Well, so as the festive season begins, lets get set for these wonderful family times and let our minds and businesses to rest for the time being.
Id Mubarak to all my dear friends..
Friday, August 28, 2009
Lost
No, I am not lost literally when we mean lost as in, not aware of where to go.. but rather literally, meaning lost as to why? how?
Havent really gone as crazy as this in the past. Its a new phase and hence the feeling no doubt. But then yes, this is what happens when you start working. When u shift focus from being friends, having fun, enjoying life to earning life, earning more money and even more ego. Friends are the things that have always had me sailing thick or thin and m sure would remain that way..(Drr.. u are the best one of course). But amidst all the work, the pressures and the un-necessary hassles of the work place and systems.. where is the fun lost.
Surely, going out and eating with all of them is not fun. Having a laugh at the end of the day is not something that makes my day. I get that kiddo like adrenaline rush when i happen to talk to my buddies or simply go check out a friend's ol NM album,or the Nirma album, or the school pictures. This is immediate remedy to my sorrow and feeling of utter boredom, sick feeling. Nothing cures heart ache better than a batch of awesome old memories.. photographs, chat anything i can lay my hands on.
Apart from all of this hooplah, there is also the issue of the friends themselves becoming a little more aloof, rather, more involved in their daily tribulations.
Been ages since i spoke to the wonderful juniors... Been ages since i ever went out to simply hangout and chill.. Be it on the beach, or simply on marine drive and had those endless, useless, pointless discussions. Surely, it has been a real while since i last fought in the real essence of a fight over something that we were all completely not concerned about, but emotionally attached to - SCR :P
My roomies and the late night chats on whose butt that is.. (inverted picture identification :P) to talking of who is doing what, where and since when.. it feels like far and as if disconnected..
IN SHORT ....!!! I AM LOST. Why ??? Coz my friends have disappeared. There is actually nothing to talk about when we talk if we talk. Some have stopped calling. Yes, seniors are gone and we are the seniors so why remember them?? Apart from the normal gossip.. we have all become boring..!!! I hate this life. I want my college life back. I now realise what it means as being in college and having fun.
Hell yaaaaa.......... chuck the sorrow.. look at the brighter side.. Its going to be a busy and involving next week in Singapore :P
Havent really gone as crazy as this in the past. Its a new phase and hence the feeling no doubt. But then yes, this is what happens when you start working. When u shift focus from being friends, having fun, enjoying life to earning life, earning more money and even more ego. Friends are the things that have always had me sailing thick or thin and m sure would remain that way..(Drr.. u are the best one of course). But amidst all the work, the pressures and the un-necessary hassles of the work place and systems.. where is the fun lost.
Surely, going out and eating with all of them is not fun. Having a laugh at the end of the day is not something that makes my day. I get that kiddo like adrenaline rush when i happen to talk to my buddies or simply go check out a friend's ol NM album,or the Nirma album, or the school pictures. This is immediate remedy to my sorrow and feeling of utter boredom, sick feeling. Nothing cures heart ache better than a batch of awesome old memories.. photographs, chat anything i can lay my hands on.
Apart from all of this hooplah, there is also the issue of the friends themselves becoming a little more aloof, rather, more involved in their daily tribulations.
Been ages since i spoke to the wonderful juniors... Been ages since i ever went out to simply hangout and chill.. Be it on the beach, or simply on marine drive and had those endless, useless, pointless discussions. Surely, it has been a real while since i last fought in the real essence of a fight over something that we were all completely not concerned about, but emotionally attached to - SCR :P
My roomies and the late night chats on whose butt that is.. (inverted picture identification :P) to talking of who is doing what, where and since when.. it feels like far and as if disconnected..
IN SHORT ....!!! I AM LOST. Why ??? Coz my friends have disappeared. There is actually nothing to talk about when we talk if we talk. Some have stopped calling. Yes, seniors are gone and we are the seniors so why remember them?? Apart from the normal gossip.. we have all become boring..!!! I hate this life. I want my college life back. I now realise what it means as being in college and having fun.
Hell yaaaaa.......... chuck the sorrow.. look at the brighter side.. Its going to be a busy and involving next week in Singapore :P
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Success
A word that motivates, one that eludes many, something achieved by those who believe. Surely success has its own definitions as you go around asking people. But, how do you achieve what you set out for yourself. You do that by making sure that you work, you focus, you dedicate, you dream and ... you change.
A new product, a new concept, a price sensitive market. Everything that you may not consider as the best reasons. But then, had it been so easy, why would you have been asked to do it. Looking at a micro perspective, its a challenge. One which you have to succeed in. You lose, you dont deserve to be where you are. You have all the time in the world and the expertise that you may want to call, but at the end of the day, what you really have to have is the dedication to achieve what you set for yourself. How, one may ask. By evaluating your own performance, identifying the basics of the market and playing along to be successful. Most of all, you shouldnt be upset by the 'No'. You should be able to live with it. Live with the word No and accept that it is a part of the business. It is just but obvious. Dont you say No to any salesman who comes knocking on your door? You are just another, with a different prodcut/service. Selling ice to an eskimo is something to reckon. Till the time you hone such skills, you must, must keep working. Try identifying and understanding the needs of the individual and focus on those aspects.
There have to be setbacks or so to say hurdles. But to beat them and progress ahead is the name of the game. You have to be on your toes. Make sure your pitch is correct. Make sure you are sure of what you say and also of the offering and the competition. That is possibly the only way to push your way to the top.
How would i do it ??
1. Make a note of all the people who have said yes and reason out why?
2. How would you position your service in a market which is price sensitive?
3. Hone your pitch to suit the adviser and see how you can mould them.
4. Get the superior to tell you what is the kind of adviser group that would join us in this proposition?
You surely have succeeded in making them turn and listen. You surely have managed to get them to hear you. But how would you close onto them? How would you make sure taht you have them with you?
Well, as i ponder on these very serious things.. there are far more important things in life to worry about.. like whats the sweet i would get at home today :D
A new product, a new concept, a price sensitive market. Everything that you may not consider as the best reasons. But then, had it been so easy, why would you have been asked to do it. Looking at a micro perspective, its a challenge. One which you have to succeed in. You lose, you dont deserve to be where you are. You have all the time in the world and the expertise that you may want to call, but at the end of the day, what you really have to have is the dedication to achieve what you set for yourself. How, one may ask. By evaluating your own performance, identifying the basics of the market and playing along to be successful. Most of all, you shouldnt be upset by the 'No'. You should be able to live with it. Live with the word No and accept that it is a part of the business. It is just but obvious. Dont you say No to any salesman who comes knocking on your door? You are just another, with a different prodcut/service. Selling ice to an eskimo is something to reckon. Till the time you hone such skills, you must, must keep working. Try identifying and understanding the needs of the individual and focus on those aspects.
There have to be setbacks or so to say hurdles. But to beat them and progress ahead is the name of the game. You have to be on your toes. Make sure your pitch is correct. Make sure you are sure of what you say and also of the offering and the competition. That is possibly the only way to push your way to the top.
How would i do it ??
1. Make a note of all the people who have said yes and reason out why?
2. How would you position your service in a market which is price sensitive?
3. Hone your pitch to suit the adviser and see how you can mould them.
4. Get the superior to tell you what is the kind of adviser group that would join us in this proposition?
You surely have succeeded in making them turn and listen. You surely have managed to get them to hear you. But how would you close onto them? How would you make sure taht you have them with you?
Well, as i ponder on these very serious things.. there are far more important things in life to worry about.. like whats the sweet i would get at home today :D
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Defiance
Defiance: Meaning in simple terms to go against. It may sound rebellious at the first instance. But it may be just the opposite, it may mean trying to find a way to live. It might also mean, trying to uphold the truth.
Just the other day I came across an article mentioning about the iranian regime. Not really barbaric, but a little short is where i would place them. The methods no less closed, dictatorial than the nazi and the facist regimes. Undoubtedly, the people would have to fight, there would have to be defiance. It may be aggresive in nature, or simply for survival. There have to be leaders. May be of the beliskie cadre, or some other. People have to raise their voice against what they feel is incorrect. If not them, it would benefit the rest. If not today, tomorrow it would bring light into the lives of the many remaining. Undoubtedly, it calls for a lot more. It calls not only for the sacrifices of the people involved, but also of a sane mind who would be able to take charge, take care and be there when the group needs him.
Be it the lady in iran, or the jewish lads who warded off the german troops. It always took and would for every reason take a lot more than simple courage to defy.
But then, hasnt it always been the case. Take the case of Mahatma Gandhi or Nelson Mandela.
It is probably God's way of guiding the right and differentiating the right from wrong. However powerful, nasty and ugly the wrong may be, they finally have to meet an end. A sad and sorry end. No fraudster, gangster or a corrupt politician seen a happy ending story. If even one was lucky, he surely left a sad trail behind him for his epitaph.
Last, but never the least the entire meaning of the word defiance has changed for me thanks to the movie.
Owe it to whoever gave me this one :)
Just the other day I came across an article mentioning about the iranian regime. Not really barbaric, but a little short is where i would place them. The methods no less closed, dictatorial than the nazi and the facist regimes. Undoubtedly, the people would have to fight, there would have to be defiance. It may be aggresive in nature, or simply for survival. There have to be leaders. May be of the beliskie cadre, or some other. People have to raise their voice against what they feel is incorrect. If not them, it would benefit the rest. If not today, tomorrow it would bring light into the lives of the many remaining. Undoubtedly, it calls for a lot more. It calls not only for the sacrifices of the people involved, but also of a sane mind who would be able to take charge, take care and be there when the group needs him.
Be it the lady in iran, or the jewish lads who warded off the german troops. It always took and would for every reason take a lot more than simple courage to defy.
But then, hasnt it always been the case. Take the case of Mahatma Gandhi or Nelson Mandela.
It is probably God's way of guiding the right and differentiating the right from wrong. However powerful, nasty and ugly the wrong may be, they finally have to meet an end. A sad and sorry end. No fraudster, gangster or a corrupt politician seen a happy ending story. If even one was lucky, he surely left a sad trail behind him for his epitaph.
Last, but never the least the entire meaning of the word defiance has changed for me thanks to the movie.
Owe it to whoever gave me this one :)
Sunday, July 26, 2009
The path to follow
Well, now just the other day i was reading a story about a painter and another scientist and yet another social reformer and an educationist. These people are the greats as we see them. They are not Gods, but humans. Some like you and me. But what draws them apart is the way they have led their lives and in a more useful and appropriate manner. What to do with the phenomenal amount of energy and capabilities? What to do with the network that you have? What to do now? Something that is more thrilling, more exciting and more intriguing.
Long gone is the fun to court. So also is over the fun to organize. Now life wants to be more meaningful, more mature and more practical. Everything is seen from the view point of whether it can be or cant be. It is seen from the perspective of what will help and how instead of the earlier care-free attitude in life. Everything is accounted by the amount that is credited in the bank, to the effort that is put in. It is a dog eat dog world. With the numerous opportunities at hand, it is all the more confusing. However, there is always a reason to everything for an educated. And so also, some dim nit-wit like me would want to know why and why not !! Heavens bless our soul. It though seems like i have decided to continue with this life of mine, trying to balance both what i want and what i wish. Which is what is again an enigma. And of course there is always a feeling of being sure of what i am doing and whether its the right way to go or not. Whatever be the case, its decided. I am going to go for it come the end of the fiscal. Go on and jump into this quick sand. To survive is something that i would have to manage and learn by that time. I have to know how. And so only, its necessary to excel at both places. Work while you work and play while you play is the perfect model of the life and the manner of existence that i am going to be subject myself to.
Anyway, not that i really intended to convey something path breaking. But this was just something that dawned on me lately. It has to be good both places. I have to perform. I have to prove that I am better than the best and have to do whatever it takes to achieve that.
Had a decent weekend though :) back to work tomorrow !!!
Long gone is the fun to court. So also is over the fun to organize. Now life wants to be more meaningful, more mature and more practical. Everything is seen from the view point of whether it can be or cant be. It is seen from the perspective of what will help and how instead of the earlier care-free attitude in life. Everything is accounted by the amount that is credited in the bank, to the effort that is put in. It is a dog eat dog world. With the numerous opportunities at hand, it is all the more confusing. However, there is always a reason to everything for an educated. And so also, some dim nit-wit like me would want to know why and why not !! Heavens bless our soul. It though seems like i have decided to continue with this life of mine, trying to balance both what i want and what i wish. Which is what is again an enigma. And of course there is always a feeling of being sure of what i am doing and whether its the right way to go or not. Whatever be the case, its decided. I am going to go for it come the end of the fiscal. Go on and jump into this quick sand. To survive is something that i would have to manage and learn by that time. I have to know how. And so only, its necessary to excel at both places. Work while you work and play while you play is the perfect model of the life and the manner of existence that i am going to be subject myself to.
Anyway, not that i really intended to convey something path breaking. But this was just something that dawned on me lately. It has to be good both places. I have to perform. I have to prove that I am better than the best and have to do whatever it takes to achieve that.
Had a decent weekend though :) back to work tomorrow !!!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
MJ - The Legend - The Best Entertainer of all Times
MJ - 1958 - 2009.
Never been an ardent MJ fan, but surely believed in him being one of those individuals who had attained a greatness when people were just finding their feet. Who had touched the hearts of millions when others are just learning the ropes of life. He lived life king size and why not. He was the KING.
A king in spirit and work. He was unparalleled when it came to music and Pop. He was the person who introduced POP to the world. From Billy Jean, to thriller, to Black or white, to my all time favourites of Heal the world, lost children, cry. He rocked the world of one and all who had the honour of listening to his songs.
He may not have sacrificed his life for anyone/any country, but he is loved, remembered and reverred all across the globe by young and old alike. For he was the one who brought them all together by the magic of his music. His lyrics were straight from the heart, straight from the gut.
Undoubtedly I am "Speechless" as I struggle to pay tribute to this wonderful person. He may have be condoned and hurt by scores of sharks in the world, pestered by the papparazzis, but the sheer number of people who turned up for his memorial show that people love him, people are with him and would be with him forever. He didnt live his life in vain. He made the most anyone could have.
MJ you would be regarded not just as an entertainer, but as a human, as a person who dreamt and worked to be what he always wanted to be. As someone who came from the so believed dis-advantaged section, but became a hero bigger than life.
You are an icon, a legend, an invincible spirit, angel personified. You would be always missed, but surely never forgotten. Your songs, your style and your persona would always over shadow everything that someone else would try to achieve. You have raised the bar to a level un-attainable by any normal human.
As someone rightly said it, God needs you more than we do. But we love you, will always miss u. May you rest in peace MJ. Loads of love.
Never been an ardent MJ fan, but surely believed in him being one of those individuals who had attained a greatness when people were just finding their feet. Who had touched the hearts of millions when others are just learning the ropes of life. He lived life king size and why not. He was the KING.
A king in spirit and work. He was unparalleled when it came to music and Pop. He was the person who introduced POP to the world. From Billy Jean, to thriller, to Black or white, to my all time favourites of Heal the world, lost children, cry. He rocked the world of one and all who had the honour of listening to his songs.
He may not have sacrificed his life for anyone/any country, but he is loved, remembered and reverred all across the globe by young and old alike. For he was the one who brought them all together by the magic of his music. His lyrics were straight from the heart, straight from the gut.
Undoubtedly I am "Speechless" as I struggle to pay tribute to this wonderful person. He may have be condoned and hurt by scores of sharks in the world, pestered by the papparazzis, but the sheer number of people who turned up for his memorial show that people love him, people are with him and would be with him forever. He didnt live his life in vain. He made the most anyone could have.
MJ you would be regarded not just as an entertainer, but as a human, as a person who dreamt and worked to be what he always wanted to be. As someone who came from the so believed dis-advantaged section, but became a hero bigger than life.
You are an icon, a legend, an invincible spirit, angel personified. You would be always missed, but surely never forgotten. Your songs, your style and your persona would always over shadow everything that someone else would try to achieve. You have raised the bar to a level un-attainable by any normal human.
As someone rightly said it, God needs you more than we do. But we love you, will always miss u. May you rest in peace MJ. Loads of love.
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