Every year this time around I indulge myself in memories. I can’t term it as introspection as such. Because it’s not about analyzing my deeds but I spend some time in recollecting some good as well as some not so good memories. And every year outcomes or I should say flow of outcome surprises me. Memories, things associated with them are almost same. But every year my point of view about them changes. And I keep learning something new out of them. I take forward those things as carried forward balance and try to amortize loss making propositions. (Blame it on the finance manager in me) Here I am trying to put forward 25 such things in no particular order. Why 25? Well… you can say I like that number :D
- Use words carefully… they do wonders if used properly. And they can cost you big if you neglect their power.
- Respect your professors… even if you don’t understand what your professor is teaching, don’t think that the professor doesn’t know how to teach. Patient listening of what he is trying to say will fetch you something or other.
- Be on time… I know it doesn’t fit into our famous concept of Indian Standard Time. But it’s something which pleases the person you are meeting. One who respects time is respected by time.
- Happiness and sorrows cannot be compared... Only because they cannot be measured. So there is nothing like “‘I am happier than you.” Or “My worries are more than yours” etc.
- Understand your parents’ point of view… parents are protective about us. Try to slip in their shoes to understand why.
- Keep quite when you lose temper… that saves you from hurting people around you by your words.
- If something really bad is happening then stay assured that something really good is in making.
- Sincere efforts can move the heaviest rock...There is nothing in this world which cannot be conquered with the help of sincere efforts.
- Keep updating yourself with the things happening around you. It helps you in staying connected with the world.
- Value every relationship in life...May it be personal or professional.
- Don’t expect anything from friends and family... Unfulfilled expectations add bitterness to the relation.
- Cherish the taste of food you eat. Feel it before you eat it. The fragrance you smell, the color you see and the taste you savor make the dish ever so special and leaves you satisfied after eating.
- Ego and self-esteem are two different things... Ego hurts others and Self-esteem protects you from getting hurt by others.
- Go an extra mile when you want to do something for your loved ones... That shows your level of affection towards them.
- Know your audience...Not only while doing a presentation but also while sharing your thoughts and emotions.
- Admire the beauty of nature... It makes you understand the depth of beauty in simplicity.
- When you feel like giving up start working double harder...That’s what I have learnt from my IT professor. It helped a lot in every tough situation.
- Know when to stop...Sometimes letting go is the necessity of an hour.
- Never break anybody’s trust...It’s a kind of offense which can never be forgiven or forgotten.
- Don’t judge people especially if you yourself don’t like to get judged.
- Value your ethics... Stick to them even when giving up them seems an attractive option. It helps you standing tall when everything else falls apart.
- No two people are same... So things which are applicable to one person may not suit the other person at all.
- Listen to your friends in their down times... Even if you can’t help them in any other way, this can still be a great help.
- Try to be perfect in everything in you do. But don’t get obsessed with the idea of perfection.
- In company of friends don’t think about staying alone. And while you are alone don’t think that I should have got my friends with me now. Live more in every moment.
