The Splash of Wisdom

Some people never seem motivated to participate, but are just content to watch while others do the work. They are called "Spec Taters ". Some people never do anything to help, but are gifted at finding fault with the way others do the work. They are called "Comment Taters" Some people are very bossy and like to tell others what to do, but don't want to soil their own hands. They are called "Dick Taters". Some people are always looking to cause problems by asking others to agree with them. It is too hot or too cold, too sour or to sweet.. They ?are called "Agie Taters". There are those who say they will help, but somehow just never get around to actually doing the promised help. They are called "Hezzie Taters".  Some people can put up a front and pretend to be someone they are not. They are called "Immy Taters". Then there are those who love others and do what they say they will. They are always prepared to stop whatever th...

Humility is an endearing quality. It wins the heart of people. A humble man shines without making an effort to do so. His simplicity and humility make him immensely likable.  Let us try and analyse the issues of humility a bit more deeply. Let us try and understand what are the features and qualities of a humble man. The 7 features of a humble man are - SIMPLE THINKING - When he thinks, he  thinks simply. Grand ambitions and impractical hopes do not cloud his thinking. SIMPLE SELF-IMAGE - His image of his own self is simple. He is mindful of his weaknesses and does not claim a position of superiority which he does not hold. SIMPLE TALKING - He talks with simplicity. High words of self-praise and boasting are absent. He talks to the point without any superfluity in his speech. TOLERANCE - A humble man is tolerant of all those around him. He realises that every man has a right to his belief, both in thought and practice. RESPECTFULNESS - A humble man does not carry the b...

Once upon a time a big monk and a little monk were traveling together. They  came to the bank of a river and found the bridge was damaged. They had to wade across the river.  There was a pretty lady who was stuck at the damaged bridge and couldn't cross the river.  The big monk offered to carry her across the river on his back to which the lady accepted.  The little monk was shocked by the move of the big monk and was thinking "How can big brother carry a lady when we are supposed to avoid all intimacy with females?" But he kept quiet. The big monk carried the lady across the river and the small monk followed unhappily. When they crossed the river, the big monk let the lady down and they parted ways with her. All along the way for several miles, the little monk was very unhappy with the act of the big monk. He was making up all kinds of accusations about big monk in his head. This got him madder and madder. But he still kept quiet. And the big monk had no inclination...

Is it that clients don’t understand business or is it they don’t understand creatives? Why is it creatives around the globe all have exactly the same complaints and horror stories about clients from hell? It’s not just ridiculously silly comments and requests, which make for the amusing stories we share over drinks at the pub or posts on the internet – it’s the actions that block creativity or the ability to make a living. Every single creative has heard the same excuses from clients who feel we are not worthy of pay: “If you do this free for me, there will be plenty of paying work later!” “This is a unique opportunity for you!” “It’ll give you something for your portfolio!” “It’ll be great exposure for your work!” This is a very touchy subject for all involved. It’s power and control and all humans have some issue with it. Either you crave it and it drives you to unspeakable acts or you smile and give in and secretly plot revenge and self-hatred. I always get into trouble when I say t...

Personifying “Love All, Serve All” : On a hot Amdavadi afternoon, when the roads were as deserted as they could be, the Sabarmati Ashram was buzzing with visitors. There were school kids, a group of old ladies and some foreigners taking a stroll around the ashram, mainly in the museum – “Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalay”. While I was roaming around, my phone rang – “Hello” – “Hello, I am standing opposite to the Ashram” – “Will be there in 5 minutes”. Just as I reached the ashram exit, I had a look at the opposite end of the road. An atypical Amdavadi auto-driver, with a Gandhi Topi, waved his hand – I wondered how he recognized me, meeting for the first time. Ahmedabad's Richshawala - Udaybhai Udaybhai, as everyone calls him, came to me and took me and my mother (who was accompanying me, which made me a little nervous as she was witnessing my work for the first time) for a ride till Safaai Vidyalaya (a very low profile unexplored place right next to the Sabarmati Ashram). While we sat in...

Have you ever undergone a phase when you have fallen in love with your co- worker? If yes, then keep in mind that it is not very strange to fall in love with a co- worker. However, according to Henri Fayol’s principles of management, as a staff of a company, you are projected to give more importance to the Organization’s goals than your personal interests. If you are in a relationship with your co- worker, create a fine stability between work and love, because your personal and professional relationship with that person and other colleagues in the organization may be impacted. Listed below are the things you should definitely know before you start proceeding into a relationship with your co- worker. 1. Never let heart rule your head at workplace: Even if you have fallen in love with a person in your workplace, it is advisable for you to make it sure that you are not just physically attracted to that person. Judging your professional relationship with that person, you should keep in mi...

Death came to a guy and said, "My friend, today is your day!"  The guy said, "But I'm not ready!" Then death said, "Well, your name is the next on my list...."  Guy: "Okay, then why don't you take a seat and I will get you something to eat before we go?"  Death: "All right.... " The guy gave death some food with sleeping pills in it. Death finished eating and fell into a deep sleep..... The guy took the list & removed his name from top of the list and put it in the bottom of the list.  When death woke up, he said to the guy, "Because you have been so very nice to me, I will start from the BOTTOM of the list...."  Moral : Accept whatever is written in your destiny. Destiny will never change, no matter how much you try… Courtesy : Mail Fwd by Nishika Rebello