I was reading a newspaper, the question came in mind – next is what? For a moment Samsung mobile advertisement came in my mind. So keep guessing, next is what for Samsung (off late for Nokia too)? Jokes apart, the question is serious, forward looking and for soul searching. The Read more…
This is one of the stories shared by Prof Mankad with me. Once on his tour, the Buddha was resting in the shade of a large pipal tree. Under a nearby tree a group of dancing girls was also resting. One of the apprentice musician girls asked the leader of Read more…
I read some status messages on gtalk and other places – ‘lost in translation’. It is good that people get caught only in translation; there are chances when someone can be lost in words. Take an example – when I write business to Buddha, meaning is not limited to ‘business Read more…
I landed in the city of world’s highest tower, Burj Khalifa, with big dreams as tall if not taller than the tower itself. Two of the dreams were, one learning and two becoming even more successful in career. I was naïve about formal education on economics and marketing (the specialization Read more…
We all are on a path of evolution. We evolve, systems evolve, technology evolves… everything evolves. We were discussing in supply chain management, how cost can be reduced, how inventory is managed and how transport can be efficiently managed. The part which attracted me to write that here is ‘collaboration’ Read more…
We learn throughout our life. We become so entangled in our past lessons that we switch-off ourselves from newer wisdom at a certain age. Then we try to force fit everything in our past lessons. The best lesson one can learn is – how to quickly unlearn and relearn newer things, dropping the past and embracing the newer wisdom.
You need to know the rules of the game to change the rules of the game… It is good to know the rules, understand the approach normally players need to take and know the boundaries of the field. At the same time, one has to be ‘traditionally unconventional’ to move out and come in to defy the rules and pave a way forward.
When you treat adults as kids they will behave like kids
Case study approach to education and lesson from the Buddha on the path Vs the guiding finger to the path.
About meditation and how it relates to our daily life and work per se? Can you work and meditate together? Well, I am not an expert, what I can relate to and know, I am writing.