‘Working hard is not good enough’ Book Review

 TGC Prasad has highlighted in the book that culmination of talent and hard work will not always fetch you the right results. In the book there are various insights he gives regarding how to self manage oneself and how to empower oneself with the knowledge he or she possesses. Most of us individuals believe that smart work is way better than hard work but this book has changed my perception and now I understand that if in order to give that extra effort to achieve a goal , one should weigh all the options and realize that this is what he or she wants.

Goals, dreams and ambitions is what we all live for but the simple fact is that not everyone is able to achieve them and we sometimes feel that we gave our best but this was not meant for us. With respect to the book and also going a bit philosophical, I would say destiny is there for everyone but which destiny will cross our paths depends on us.

The author has shared his viewpoints of general management and tried to provide us with strategies and solutions to solve this problem of getting exactly what we want in life. Frankly, I would say the book is a good read but again only seeing with a management prospective or using HR concepts is not the final solution to my problem.

I think working hard is the most important aspect of achieving a goal but along with that comes our skills, knowledge, power to sustain surrounding barriers, ability to have patience and last but not the least to be sure that the goal we are seeking is what we want.

As far as I am concerned, I am still trying to figure out what will give me my nirvana so that I can work hard enough to achieve it.

 Alive

Confusion is a natural feeling for me

I cannot relive the past or undo the things done

Disappointment and expectation are the crossroads that often meet

Trying to hear the silence hidden in the noise

I shall stay alive

Tears and sleep seem to go hand in hand

And I wonder if time is going to slow down

Hoping to get another chance to survive this war

The war of rising up after every fall

I shall stay alive

Standing at the ledge, staring at the sun

Feeling every emotion as strongly as i can

Wishing i could fly and just let down my inhibitions

Running towards the light that seems distant and bleak

I shall stay alive

Keeping happiness close and pain closer

Stretching out my arms wide to accept everything

Making a small change in my thinking

I shall stay alive

Reason

A reason to live
A reason to scream my thoughts among the crowd
A reason to not make everyone laugh but smile
A reason to be a true friend for a long time
A reason to be happy to see a new change
A reason to not care what people think
A reason to be brave and be yourself
A reason to dance amidst the rain
A reason to like a girl again
A reason to have an aim
A reason to trust and gain trust
A reason to walk an extra mile in pain
A reason to smell the morning sun
A reason to run towards your fear
A reason to accept the darkness in me
A reason to make people see the real me
A reason to sing aloud in bus
A reason to feel every emotion
A reason to have a reason
A reason to live, live again

"Dada"

Like every Bengali I am a huge fan of Dada , I mean I don’t need to say who is Dada do I ;) but the reason I write this post is actually to just say that Dada truly is inspiring and its not about his Captaincy or Charisma that makes me proud but it is his simplicity of doing what he loves. He has not batted well in this IPL till now but finally yesterday he scored important runs for his Team , he may not be a good fielder but gives his best ; he may not be the best captain ( balls!!! He is d best ) but still gives all he can to his team. He is a Leader by Example and it is not always his front foot long on six or his cover drive which makes people go crazy but it is his simple yet aggressive way of leading his team to fight no matter how good or bad position they in.

I just hope SRK realises that losing Dada was and will always be his Biggest loss for KKR team!!!

Go Dada!!! Hope you continue giving more reasons for all your fans to smile.. CheersJ

This year!!!

This year..
What has this year given to me???
This year has taught me to live life on my own,

This year has helped me understand friends better and helped me make better friends,
This year has taught me to move on and look ahead..
This year has made me crib and made me realise a lot about myself..
I am going to miss this year not because i have done fun things or great things,it is because this year has helped me prepare for the endeavours i have to do coming year..
This year just sailed away at its own pace and i wonder why i could not see more from this year, why i could not make most of this year..
But for all unfinished business , there is a fresh beginning so i bid adieu to this year with an inner satisfaction and happiness that yes i have done most i could do in this year..


p.s: Happy New Year to one and all !!!!

Home

Here I stay awake wishing I was somewhere else,

Waiting to open my eyes to the morning bells,

The sunshine so bright I wanna cry,

The night so cold making my skin dry,

Is this a curse or a boon?

Praying that I go back home soon..

Life is a struggle we can fight,

Keeping our faith and beliefs tight,

Yes I know why I am so far,

It is like looking at a shooting star,

And hoping my wish comes true,

Staring at the silent moon,

Praying that I go back home soon..

Happiness and laughter are emotions so clear,

Still I express the most is fear,

Why does everything seem so hard?

Excruciating is the pain of staying apart,

Love is here but is not the same,

All alone here with no one to blame,

Is this a curse or a boon?

Praying that I go back home soon..

I learn a lot as time flies by

Still there is that urge in me to try,

To want something that is harder to get,

To remember something that is hard to forget,

Will the world be with me?

Help me choose and help me see,

Hence I wish I could go home..

The place where I belong…

Shit Happens!!!

Yeah i am sure all of u have convinced yourselves million or zillion times whenever things go wrong saying "Shit Happens"....
So why does "Shit Happen"??? it happens so that u can be relieved , yes relieved of all the tension and all the problems and not think wat u did wrong rather 2 think now wat i can do right..
I mean its cliche wat i speak but its true, i mean i got scammed 1000 bucks while gettin DL, i broke the school bathroom door when i was a kid, i was drunk and puked in front of my friend's friend's place and convinced him that i was a good guy!!!!
I mean "Shit Happens" and here i am learning new ways to keep myself smiling and thankful in life... whether its the smile which the caterer lady gives when receiving food or whether the small jokes i share wid my cubicle mates or whether i crib crib and crib why i am stuck in a new place and den have a laugh knowing me not alone but have friends!!!!
Guys and Gals, Crib and Say it loud "Shit Happens" , just remember to flush and Life is back to normal again!!! :)