All things that are, are with more spirit chased than enjoyed.....

The aptness of the above words is far beyond what we may be willing to acknowledge. Most parts of our lives are spent in working towards the fulfillment of our desires and objectives, and once we are there, we barely have time to enjoy the glory and splendor of success. It seems to be the most feasible option and becomes petty and outvoted in comparison to the other standing issues. So, we move on, chasing another dream with zeal and exuberance. The happiness of the recent success is blurred and undermined by the apparent urgency of the next.

Do we ever try and figure out the purpose of such insensitivity. Indeed, no. And that’s because it appears to be the most obvious way of life. The human psyche is beyond any comprehension and our actions and inactions are, in most cases unexplainable on the basis of logic. We may vary the reasons for such attitude from competition and shrewdness to necessity and common sense, but the fact remains as bare as always –we humans are impatient to the extent of insanity.

Indeed we have excelled as a race and surpassed any standards set in the unending chase for one success of another. But what makes a difference at the end of the day is happiness of the soul. Neil Armstrong’s setting foot on the moon glorified millions of hearts and here I have a question to ask. Had he collected the same scientific information but not been thoughtful enough to speak those famous words signifying success and triumph,

‘One step for man, a giant leap for mankind.’

Would all the hearts leap with the same joy still? To most people it was the grandeur of the moment which elevated their souls. And yet, when these same people get to their destinations, they seldom halt long enough to discover the beauty of success.

Some people may call this ‘never say die’ spirit hard work, but I choose to differ. After all, if the sole aim of happiness is forgotten are we not deviating from our own chosen path. Isn’t a smile on a loved one’s face the most beautiful sight in the world, that is, if we ever stop to discover it .

And like they say, poetry is better than prose, I think the following words by William Winter shall be able to get the point across a lot more easily and vividly,

Ambition has but one reward for all,

A little power; a little transient fame;

A grave to rest in; and a fading name.

So live it up. I suggest, live it up, down, left, right and center. Cherish and treasure your dreams and turn them into realities, but try and capture the beauty of these moments of success forever as well, before you dart off to face the harsh, ruthless world once again in the long tussle for the next conquest. Make life synonymous with happiness an pleasure.

Live while you live, the epicure would say,

And seize the pleasures of the present day.

Confused: Branding vs Working!!

what do you do when your academics make no bloody sense to you in any way. i mean, i cant help marvel at the irony of my education, not even at post graduation level.its in all probability my terminal degree, and here i am, as confused as evr about what i am doing, why i am doing it and even how am i really doing it..

ohkay, just in case you happen to be a potential employer who was willing to pay me real good money-WAIT!..please dont change your mind!

for one, i faff decently and yes i actually could be a possible asset for your firm considering my well proven ability to do decently well at things i actually have no clue about! plus from experience i can assure you that most of my peers who you would consider worthy of the job are infact as confused as me! only, i am perhaps way too honest, far too unabashedly accepting the facts- to a great disadvantage!

as i have been told numerous times, the basic fundamental of MBA is to 'market' yourself and add 'brand value'- i am perhaps a case of PR gone wrong for brand Me!

but thats not amusing-thats my harsh reality!
if i dont see a point, i just dont! i am a hesitant liar, though i kinda make up for it by working with full commitment at things i dont give a damn about!

so wat say, Mr Hotshot from the Superlative firm...ready to see a case of 'Operational Efficiency ' outdo ' Brand Building'!!!