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Why is non verbal communication so important?

Non- verbal communication is the heart of communication. Unfortunately not many understand its importance. Non-verbal communication… Non-verbal communication….  It is common knowledge that non-verbal communication mode matters more than the verbal communication. The gestures, written words, the way one walks/ talks and dresses are all part of the non- verbal communication.  In the army the we…

Why people fail to implement their plan?

Why people fail to implement their plan?The human mind keeps generating plans day in and day out. That is what a normal mind is supposed to do.  Executing the plan….. What matters is how many plans see the light of the day? Majority of the plans just remain in the mind. We are very impatient in planning but more than patient in implementing that plan. This can be seen in our homes, offices and…

Focus on utilising the time not on just passing it…..

I firmly believe that the feeling of loneliness comes when a person doesn’t have a creative mind. Time and mind are the two most important assets a person own. The focus should be on utilising the time constructively and not on just passing it. Hobby helps in utilising time….. There is no dearth of activities a person can indulge in to keep constructively engaged even while staying alone for…

Quote of the day….Learn to make yourself a priority…

‘Make yourself a priority, sounds so cliched but then it matters. Make yourself a priority…. Yes, respect, care and help people around you. Be there when someone needs you. But in doing all that do not lose yourself. Do not forget your own existence. As a child education is the priority thereafter, profession comes in. Then the lifelong struggle starts for finding a balance between personal…

Quote of the day….Life is beyond routine….

I have always believed that life is beyond routine. Unfortunately, most of us get so caught up in the daily routine that we forget to live. Life is beyond routine…. Routine is meant to make life simple and not to make it monotonous and boring. Have a vision and follow a routine to achieve it. The ultimate aim should always be to stay happy. My Quotes ….Life is beyond routineRoutine …. Success…

The misinformation campaigns on the social media.

Fake news or misinformation campaigns have been part of our eco system long before the social media came into our lives. Nations, armies and individuals have long used the propaganda wars to gain over political/ business adversaries.  Misinformation Campaigns….. The advent of social media has made running the ‘fake news campaigns’ much easier. One thing which most of are undeniably fast gaining…

Quote of the day….Trust your abilities….

Trust your abilities and you have won half the battle. The biggest reason for failure are two; self doubt and fear of failure. Trust your abilities…. There are people who trust others without understanding their intent but keep doubting their own capabilities. It is high time we change the narrative and start trusting our own capabilities more than anything else. Fear of failure: The biggest…

Quote of the day….Finances seldom derail ideas

Finances seldom derail ideas. It is normally the will to do which fails. Finances can be managed if the idea is good and the will is there. Finances seldom derail ideas…. Struggle will always be there and should not be allowed to hamper the spirit. Fear of failure: The biggest killer of ideas….

Journeys then and now – What I miss the most?

Travelling has been my passion since ages. Not a year went past when I did not undertake a long journey.  Journeys then and now…. There was a time when train was the most convenient mode of travel. I used to enjoy those long journeys. The trains represented the true nature of the country. It was a symbol of India’s unity in diversity. Trains carried passengers of all different age groups and…

Quote of the day…Do not judge or assume …

Do not judge or assume…. Do not judge or assume without knowing the facts. Assumptions and expectations are the prime killers of any relationship still we are so fond of them. Why do we have to rely on assumption when we can just ask? Why do we have to conclude without giving others a chance to explain? The ‘WhatsApp university’ has further added to the problem. The vast majority just forwards…

Quote of the day ….Happy married Life…

Indian Army, A shining example of unity in diversity…

India is a nation which has thrived on ‘Unity in diversity’ since its birth. The nation has varied topographical regions, experiences different weather conditions and people are free to practice the religion they prefer.   Unity in Diversity….. However, off late questions have been raised on this unity. By whom? By some people who have got everything from this nation and by political leaders of…

Why people play follow unfollow game on social media?

There is this follow unfollow game which many people play on the social media to boost up the number of followers. Initially it did disturb me but then I got the hang of it and managed to keep out of it to a large extent.  The follow unfollow game….. I signed up for the Instagram few months for sharing my life experiences. The secondary aim being to use it as a means to showcase my hobby of…

Fear of failure: The biggest killer of ideas….

Fear of failure is the biggest killer of ideas. It is this fear which prevents most people from taking risks without which the possibility of innovating is zero.   Fear of failure….. Why the fear of failure?  The problem starts from an incredibly youthful age when the fear of failure is firmly embedded by the duo of elders and teachers in the mind of the kids. “If you do not pass you will end…

Invitations and the need for personal touch…..

Invitations have been through it all; from messengers moving place to place to deliver the message to cards to phone messages to use of social media. Whatever may be the mode of communication the invitation loses its meaning if the personal touch is not there.  Invited but nor welcome…. The changing face of invites….   When I was a kid, in an average family the invites were sent/ received for…

Why do we attribute our failures to time?

Why do we attribute our failures to time? As a young man my easiest way out of a failure was blaming it on time. For me the failures always occurred fro one of the two reasons; for lack of time or for bad timing for start of the project. It was much later I understood that time and change are two constants in life. How good or bad the life gets is dependent on how well we utilise the time.  Time…

Gardening- Best hobby to have at 50 plus age….

Gardening is what I do to keep myself engaged during the day since my retirement. I have not been much of a gardener before Jan this year. I must admit that it is not easy.   Hobby….. Shifting the career….  My wife had given up her professional career 10 years back because of my professional commitments and to meet our family needs. It is not easy to give up a way of life one has been used to…