MIND SET: Leave Your Comfort Zone
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Topic: MIND SET: Leave Your Comfort Zone
Posted By: kulman
Subject: MIND SET: Leave Your Comfort Zone
Date Posted: 08/Jan/2007 at 6:30am
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Here is an interesting http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/SUNDAY_SPECIALS/Mind_Over_Matter/MIND_SET_Leave__Your__Comfort__Zone/articleshow/1077042.cms - article from Sunday Times . This is a MUST READ.
MIND SET: Leave Your Comfort Zone
Remember that big conversation you had with yourself, in which you vowed to lose weight or find a new career or start exercising?
Do things always seem to get in the way of accomplishing even the simplest of goals like calling potential clients? If you find yourself in the intellectual zone and not the productive zone, I have some ideas for you to think about if you're willing to break out of your personal "comfort zone". What is it that separates productive people from those who for whatever reason are unable to be all that they would like to be? It is an irony to be sure, but our comfort zones can actually bring about a great deal of discomfort when they keep us from accomplishing things that are important to us. Productivity is fueled by self-talk. Self-talk is nothing more than thoughts, but thoughts have the power to motivate or cripple us. What we believe to be true about our environment and ourselves is derived from our core beliefs, which is the most accurate predictor of all for happiness, contentment and success. Comfort zones usually feel familiar and predictable and that is what makes them comfortable, not the experiences or outcomes associated with them. That is why it is possible to get stuck in a comfort zone even when it is extremely uncomfortable or painful being there. It has been said in many different ways that the brain can only truly focus on one thing at a time. If your focus is say, losing weight, but one of your core beliefs is that you are unattractive, your brain will go into overdrive processing all the competing messages and negative self-talk, which will cause you to become distracted from your focus and robbed of the energy you need to be successful. Allowing negative thoughts and emotions to rule our interior keeps us from being productive and happy. If you are wondering how to breakthrough situations like this, it is often helpful to just take a moment and really listen to what you are saying to yourself. Really hear it. Taking a non-judgmental position, ask yourself if the negative message is really true or a faulty core belief that has no basis in reality. Next, ask yourself whether the old thought patterns of discouragement originated from someone in your past. If so, then put it in the proper perspective and decide on a replacement message that more accurately describes who you are. Encourage yourself to reinforce the new message over and over again when you stumble. Negative messages can paralyse us with indecision. But being able to make decisions is a huge part of being productive. There comes a point when it is time to stop collecting information and get into action. Let's face it; we are all human and there are no perfect human beings. And the simple truth is that no matter what you do, someone is not going to like it! But making decisions that are sound and right for you are essential components to living a meaningful life. If you find that you are dealing with a faulty core belief, you will recognise it for the old baggage it is by comparing the degree of your reaction to the severity of the incident. If your reaction is out of proportion to the situation, you can pretty much bank on it being old baggage. So get rid of the baggage if you are interested in changing your life. Those who have worked through their baggage are usually pro-active. So, if it is a new career you are interested in, take action! Get your resume updated, check out the newspaper classified ads, or start networking with friends and colleagues. By listening to the signals your intuition sends you and taking an action on its behalf, you will automatically feel stronger and more confident. That is what comes of being true to your self. It's not listening to your truth that is depressing and destructive. Also, take stock of the community of people you choose to be around. Do you spend your time with people who hate their jobs, who only work for the paycheck and sit around waiting for a better life to happen to them? Get out of there! Don't allow yourself to be contaminated by that kind of energy. I have a group of peers who are all very interested in continuous improvement that I meet with once a week.
Spending time together is a good way to reinforce our values. Guess what? These people tend to hang out with other like-minded people as well, because they know that the people you hang around with affects your overall productivity*. Finally, you may need to eliminate something in your current schedule to free up the time and effort you will need to do this work and accomplish your goals. Be honest with your self; make a list of the things you can do by yourself, acknowledge your limitations and then respect the boundaries between. ----------------------------------------------
*TED comes to mind, doesn't it?
I do have a collection of articles on self-development (frankly speaking, I need them a lot) which I would post here on this thread for those interested.
------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
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Posted By: omshivaya
Date Posted: 08/Jan/2007 at 10:28am
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Kulman ji, very very nice article and your thoughts are as great and deep! ------------- The most important quality for an investor is temperament,not intellect.A temperament that neither derives great pleasure from being with the crowd nor against it |
Posted By: catcall
Date Posted: 09/Jan/2007 at 6:37pm
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Kulmanji, this is the basis on which self-hypnosis healers work (Dr. Palan is one of them and I have attended one of his workshops) , and following these methods are able to work wonders for a range of purposes inlcuding motivation , pschyco-somatic problems , stress relaxation and mindset changes... was really a great experience.... ------------- There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate-when he can't afford it and when he can-Happy investing! |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 09/Jan/2007 at 10:13pm
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CatCall, that's nice to know about Dr Palan's workshop on self-hypnosis. Could you tell us more on your experience, his workshop etc if it isn't inconvenient.
------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: catcall
Date Posted: 11/Jan/2007 at 6:32pm
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Dr. Palan, who is incidentally the head of the the Self Hypnosis International association , has conducted numerous workshops in India and Abroad. He also runs his own clinic and consultancy
His workshops on self-hypnosis work on a wide range of subjects ....it would be difficult to cover a lot, I 'll here touch on one such issue.
He says we all know that stress is bad for our body, so is anger, hate etc. How come we cannot stop it, after all , it is simply a matter of changing oneself? The reason is that our mind consists of two parts the outer mind (concious mind), which reacts to situations and the inner mind,(or subconcious mind) where our beliefs lie. When a child is born, he has a very weak inner mind and a sufficently strong outer mind. As he grows, various beliefs are programmed into him through his surroundings into his innermind (e.g with regards to fear, love, patience etc.) This beliefs, once programmed are impossible to remove in the normal fashion.So ,inspite of negative feelings inside u, it is impossible for a person to remove them.
Hence , the subconcious mind has to be re- programmed , and this requires self hypnosis. These kind of self hypnotic techniques have been used effectively to cure various psycho-somatic disorders too like bed-wetting in children, exam fevers, phobias etc. as also repressive habits like chain-smoking etc. and can actually bring a sea-change in the very personality of an individual.
I have , over my career, attended numerous seminars, workshops, related to topics related to management,engineering, finance,personality development etc. but I can confidentally say that this would rate among one of the best.
------------- There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate-when he can't afford it and when he can-Happy investing! |
Posted By: BubbleVision
Date Posted: 11/Jan/2007 at 7:27pm
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CalCall ... Great experience shared by you for Hypnosis... It helps Traders also to change their beliefs in their Sub-Consious mind. For more details.. I would Recommend Robert Krauss Interview in the second Book of Market Wizards.
Where does Dr Palan stay and where is his clinic... what are his charges etc... catcall... I would really appreciate your help.
------------- You can't make money if you are unwilling to lose...It's like willing to breathe in but not willing to breathe out. -- ED SEYKOTA ....Read Disclaimer! |
Posted By: BubbleVision
Date Posted: 11/Jan/2007 at 7:29pm
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The reason is that our mind consists of two parts the outer mind (concious mind), which reacts to situations and the inner mind,(or subconcious mind) where our beliefs lie.
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I for one compeletly believe this! ------------- You can't make money if you are unwilling to lose...It's like willing to breathe in but not willing to breathe out. -- ED SEYKOTA ....Read Disclaimer! |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 11/Jan/2007 at 7:53am
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CatCall.....thanks a million for sharing your exprience & thoughts....simply great! Please take out some more time to post more this. There is one Mr. Naik who conducts such training sessions here in Pune.
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On a lighter note......you mentioned about curing some disorders. I understand that one grown-up Mungerilal is suffering from bed-wetting since last few days....as he's Long-Crude & Short-Infy. He is in serious need of self-hypnosis, isn't he?
------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 11/Jan/2007 at 9:20am
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On this topic, here is another very nice article. The author is a regular columnist on ET and explains complex things in a very simple way.
For those who are interested, http://www.dhyanapeetam.org/Media.asp - this link lists most of his previous published articles.
Some of those articles are a MUST READ! Though one may not subscribe to the views expressed, it is surely some good food-for-thought.
------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: catcall
Date Posted: 12/Jan/2007 at 8:25pm
Bubblevision, his address with me is as below:
Dr.B.M.Palan,MD,D.Clin.Hypno.(USA),
Behavioural Medicine Clinic and Centre for stress Management,
12, Gulmohar Park,
Opp. Akota Garden,
Baroda 390 020
Gujarat.
Phone (0265) 2327854 /
Fax (0265) 2339216.
Please note that these details may not be uptodate, however, I will try and get an update for you. As regards charges, he does both two-three days wokshops for corporates as also individual sessions. Sessions are charged per sitting. though i am not aware of the exact charges since my workshop was company sponsered, I can tell you that they are very reasonable.
Here is how he defines Hypnotism:
Hypnosis is an altered state of conciousness, different from sleep or wakefulness, which is characterised by focussed attention on a particular facet of mental activity with decreased global awareness.
Some Areas where these can be applied are:
1)Building confidencem self-espressivess and social skills.
2)Personal stress management
3) Facilitating learning (for children)
4)Changing negative beliefs
5)Pscycosomatic Disorders
6)Habit disorders
7)addiction
8) Pain Control
9)Neurotic Conditon(anxeity, phobias etc)
10) Psyco-Sexual disorders like impotency in men and frigidity in women.
------------- There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate-when he can't afford it and when he can-Happy investing! |
Posted By: BubbleVision
Date Posted: 12/Jan/2007 at 8:55am
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Thanks a Lot CatCall ------------- You can't make money if you are unwilling to lose...It's like willing to breathe in but not willing to breathe out. -- ED SEYKOTA ....Read Disclaimer! |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 12/Jan/2007 at 9:18am
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Here is some more interesting reading:
------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: omshivaya
Date Posted: 13/Jan/2007 at 12:01pm
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Excellent write-up Kulman ji. ------------- The most important quality for an investor is temperament,not intellect.A temperament that neither derives great pleasure from being with the crowd nor against it |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 13/Jan/2007 at 1:09am
Yes some of this author's thoughts are really really great....here is another good read:
 ------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: sanjay3
Date Posted: 13/Jan/2007 at 5:19am
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dear kulman you may find it intresting Everybody's
Free If I could offer you only
one tip for the future, sunscreen would be IT. The long term benefits of
sunscreen have been proved by scientists whereas the rest of my advice has no
basis more reliable than my own meandering experience. I will dispense this advice
now. Enjoy the power and beauty
of your youth. Never mind. You will not understand the power and beauty of your
youth until they have faded. But trust me, in 20 years you'll look back at
photos of yourself and recall in a way you can't grasp now how much possibility
lay before you and how fabulous you really looked. You are NOT as fat as you
imagine. Don't worry about the
future; or worry, but know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an
algebra equation by chewing bubblegum. The real troubles in your life are apt
to be things that never crossed your worried mind; the kind that blindside you
at 4pm on some idle Tuesday. Do one thing every day
that scares you. Sing. Don't be reckless with other
people's hearts, don't put up with people who are reckless with yours. Floss. Don't waste your time on
jealousy; sometimes you're ahead, sometimes you're behind. The race is long,
and in the end, it's only with yourself. Remember compliments you
receive, forget the insults; if you succeed in doing this, tell me how. Keep your old love letters,
throw away your old bank statements. Stretch. Don't feel guilty if you
don't know what you want to do with your life. The most interesting people I
know didn't know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives, some of the
most interesting 40 year olds I know still don't. Get plenty of calcium. Be kind to your knees,
you'll miss them when they're gone. Maybe you'll marry, maybe
you won't, maybe you'll have children, maybe you won't, maybe you'll divorce at
40, maybe you'll dance the funky chicken on your 75th wedding anniversary.
Whatever you do, don't congratulate yourself too much or berate yourself,
either. Your choices are half chance, so are everybody else's. Enjoy your body,
use it every way you can. Don't be afraid of it, or what other people think of
it, it's the greatest instrument you'll ever own. Dance. Even if you have
nowhere to do it but in your own living room. Read the directions, even if
you don't follow them. Do NOT read beauty
magazines, they will only make you feel ugly. Get to know your parents,
you never know when they'll be gone for good. Be nice to your siblings;
they are your best link to your past and the people most likely to stick with
you in the future. Understand that friends come
and go, but for the precious few you should hold on. Work hard to bridge the
gaps in geography in lifestyle because the older you get, the more you need the
people you knew when you were young. Live in Travel. Accept certain inalienable
truths, prices will rise, politicians will philander, you too will get old, and
when you do you'll fantasize that when you were young prices were reasonable,
politicians were noble and children respected their elders. Respect your elders. Don't expect anyone else to
support you. Maybe you have a trust fund, maybe you'll have a wealthy spouse;
but you never know when either one might run out. Don't mess too much with
your hair, or by the time you're 40, it will look 85. Be careful whose advice you
buy, but, be patient with those who supply it. Advice is a form of nostalgia,
dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off,
painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it's worth. But trust me on the
sunscreen. |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 13/Jan/2007 at 8:34am
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Sanjay jee, some of those are beautiful thoughts....Could you also provide the link to original article. And even if you've modified at some places, it is quite aptly done!!
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A great shaayar Seemaab Akbarabadi has beautifully written, what is more important in life: LOVE………… Haram1 aur Daiir2 ke katbe3 who dekhe jinko fursat hain, Yahan hadd-e-nazar tak sirf unwaan4-e-muhabbat hain ! Parastaar5-e-muhabbat ki muhabbat hi shariiyat6 hain,
1 Haram=Abode of Allah, Mosque 2 Daiir= 3 Katbe=Inscriptions 4 Unwaan=Form, Title 5 Parastaar=Worshipper 6 Shariiyat=Laws of Religion 7 Ibaadat=Worship Live the life you love & love the life you live! ------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: sanjay3
Date Posted: 13/Jan/2007 at 11:19am
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dear kulman i havnt modified it you can watch vedio on you tube /sung by buz lurhman just google the name buz lurhman you will have the you tube link |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 13/Jan/2007 at 11:28am
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The real troubles in your life are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind; the kind that blindside you at 4pm on some idle Tuesday.
I thought that was an intentional modification. But it's original...........what a co-incidence!!!
------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: deveshkayal
Date Posted: 13/Jan/2007 at 11:51am
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sanjay can u provide me link to download that sunscreen song. i used to listen when GO the only english FM in mumbai was there.Thank u for posting it here.Its just an fab inspirational song. ------------- "You don't need to be a rocket scientist. Investing is not a game where the guy with the 160 IQ beat the guy with a 130 IQ. Rationality is essential"- Warren Buffett |
Posted By: vijinat
Date Posted: 14/Jan/2007 at 1:55pm
| When Kulman gives his pieces in Hindi, the English translation may be provided for everyone's understanding and enjoyment |
Posted By: sanjay3
Date Posted: 14/Jan/2007 at 2:48pm
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The real troubles in your life are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind; the kind that blindside you at 4pm on some idle Tuesday.
dear kulman mangalwar man always on your mind |
Posted By: sanjay3
Date Posted: 14/Jan/2007 at 2:50pm
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dear deveshkayal ji you can find it at any mp3 download site(or peer to peer network) if it can be attached here i would have been sent u |
Posted By: BubbleVision
Date Posted: 14/Jan/2007 at 8:28pm
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Kulman - you are just too great and a real thanks got this wonderful thread. Sanjay - A real good post on that Sunscreen Song!------------- You can't make money if you are unwilling to lose...It's like willing to breathe in but not willing to breathe out. -- ED SEYKOTA ....Read Disclaimer! |
Posted By: s_praharaj
Date Posted: 14/Jan/2007 at 10:21pm
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That sunscreen song and the sayari, both are excellent.
Thanx for the translation of Urdu words. ------------- Shashi Praharaj |
Posted By: sanjay3
Date Posted: 14/Jan/2007 at 2:05am
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dear kulman some months back i read a small story on mmb aap ke liye There was once a small boy who banged a drum all day and loved every moment of it. He would not be quiet, no matter what anyone else said or did. Various people who called themselves Sufis, and other well-wishers, were called in by neighbors and asked to do something about the child. The first so-called Sufi told the boy that he would, if he continued to make so much noise, perforate his eardrums; this reasoning was too advanced for the child, who was neither a scientist nor a scholar. The second told him that drum beating was a sacred activity and should be carried out only on special occasions. The third offered the neighbors plugs for their ears; the fourth gave the boy a book; the fifth gave the neighbors books that described a method of controlling anger through biofeedback; the sixth gave the boy meditation exercises to make him placid and explained that all reality was imagination. Like all placebos, each of these remedies worked for a short while, but none worked for very long. Eventually, a real Sufi came along. He looked at the situation, handed the boy a hammer and chisel, and said, "I wonder what is INSIDE the drum?" |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 17/Jan/2007 at 10:17pm
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Thanks all for responding to this thread.
And that was a good one Sanjay jee about Sufis!
“We live in an age when unnecessary things are our only necessities." - Oscar Wilde ------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: sanjay3
Date Posted: 17/Jan/2007 at 1:57am
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dear kulman
following link is worth visiting http://www.geocities.com/heartland/prairie/7454/rbach.html |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 17/Jan/2007 at 7:53am
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Interesting link, Sanjay jee....thanks...
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Here's a quote from Ben Franklin:
"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail"--Benjamin Franklin.
------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: sanjay3
Date Posted: 19/Jan/2007 at 4:54am
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dear kulman
aap ke liye Two monks were once traveling together down a muddy road. A heavy rain was falling. Coming around the bend, they met a lovely girl in a silk kimono and sash, unable to cross the intersection. "Come on, girl," said the first monk. Lifting her in his arms, he carried her over the mud. The second monk did not speak again until that night when they reached a lodging temple. Then he no longer could restrain himself. "We monks don't go near females," he said. "It is dangerous. Why did you do that?" "I left the girl there," the first monk said. "Are you still carrying her?" ------------- |
Posted By: sanjay3
Date Posted: 19/Jan/2007 at 4:54am
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A rabbi passed away and found himself standing before the gates of heaven. The official at the front desk searched through his ledger and, finding the rabbi's name, asked him to have a seat since there were some technical matters that had to be resolved concerning his admission. The rabbi's curiosity and frustration grew when a completely unimpressive-looking individual arrived and was granted immediate entrance. Unable to contain himself, the rabbi stormed back to the desk and demanded, "Who is he?"
"He," the official politely replied, "is a bus driver." "And why does a bus driver go in right away while a rabbi has to wait?" "Well, rabbi," explained the official, "When you preached, the people slept. But when he drove -- oh, how they prayed!" ------------- |
Posted By: sanjay3
Date Posted: 19/Jan/2007 at 4:59am
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People spend a lifetime
searching for happiness,looking for peace. They chase ideal dreams,addictions, religions,even other people hoping to fill the emptiness that plague them. The irony is that the only place they ever needed to search was within themselves source- unkown ------------- |
Posted By: tigershark
Date Posted: 19/Jan/2007 at 8:53am
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for a man with a hammer the whole world looks like a nail! - charlie munger ------------- understanding both the power of compound return and the difficulty getting it is the heart and soul of understanding a lot of things |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 19/Jan/2007 at 10:07am
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This thread is getting more interesting....
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Put your heart, mind, intellect, and soul even to your smallest acts. This is the secret of success---Anonymous
------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: vip1
Date Posted: 20/Jan/2007 at 6:21pm
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Put your heart, mind, intellect, and soul even to your smallest actS. This is the secret of success---Anonymous
Modfied- Put your heart, mind, intellect, and soul even to your smallest acts(STOCKS
 ).This is the secret of success---Anonymous |
Posted By: sanjay3
Date Posted: 21/Jan/2007 at 4:29pm
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These Indian firms will make you a millionaire
http://www.rediff.com//money/2007/jan/20rich.htm ------------- |
Posted By: BubbleVision
Date Posted: 21/Jan/2007 at 6:16pm
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Sanjay -- That Monk story was absolutely amazing and great! ------------- You can't make money if you are unwilling to lose...It's like willing to breathe in but not willing to breathe out. -- ED SEYKOTA ....Read Disclaimer! |
Posted By: sanjay3
Date Posted: 21/Jan/2007 at 8:07pm
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When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the story about mayonnaise jar and the coffee.
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. So, the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous "yes." The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed. "Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things - your God, family, your children, your health, your friends, and your favorite passions - things, that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. "The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, and your car. The sand is everything else - the small stuff. "If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. "If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your partner out to dinner. Maybe even play another 18 holes. There's always time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first, the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand." One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend." ------------- |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 21/Jan/2007 at 8:29pm
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Good one about mayonnaise jar and the coffee. I had read it quite some time back.
Thanks for refreshing my memory.
------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: sanjay3
Date Posted: 21/Jan/2007 at 8:34pm
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somebody posted it on MMB about a year back ------------- |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 21/Jan/2007 at 6:30am
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To study and not think is a waste. To think and not study is dangerous. --Confucius (Chinese social philosopher)
------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: sanjay3
Date Posted: 21/Jan/2007 at 6:50am
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A wise woman who was traveling in the mountains found a precious stone in a stream.
The next day she met another traveler who was hungry, and the wise woman opened her bag to share her food. The hungry traveler saw the precious stone and asked the woman to give it to him. She did so without hesitation. The traveler left rejoicing in his good fortune. He knew the stone was worth enough to give him security for a lifetime. But, a few days later, he came back to return the stone to the wise woman. "I've been thinking," he said. "I know how valuable this stone is, but I give it back in the hope that you can give me something even more precious. Give me what you have within you that enabled you to give me this stone." Sometimes it's not the wealth you have but what's inside you that others need. ------------- |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 21/Jan/2007 at 6:55am
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"Give me what you have within you that enabled you to give me this stone"
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Wah Sanjay jee, kya baat hain!! Aaj subah subah bada acchaa khayaal padhne mila!!!
You've changed your tagline very aptly: "Each day comes bearing its own gifts. Untie the ribbons."
------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: sanjay3
Date Posted: 21/Jan/2007 at 7:00am
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dear kulman
subah subah acha hi padna aur sunna chahiya baki sab prabhu ki kirpa hai aur aap ki dua hai namaskar ------------- |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 21/Jan/2007 at 7:12am
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While reading it over & over, it struck to me that this line: "Sometimes it's not the wealth you have but what's inside you that others need" summarises what TED is all about. ------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: sanjay3
Date Posted: 21/Jan/2007 at 7:17am
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very true ------------- |
Posted By: deveshkayal
Date Posted: 21/Jan/2007 at 11:50am
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sanjayji that mayonnaise jar was very good. i wonder how these professor come up with such a concept. ------------- "You don't need to be a rocket scientist. Investing is not a game where the guy with the 160 IQ beat the guy with a 130 IQ. Rationality is essential"- Warren Buffett |
Posted By: sanjay3
Date Posted: 22/Jan/2007 at 11:30pm
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Wisdom and virtue are like the two wheels of a cart.
The mouth is the door of evil. Silence surpasses speech Knowledge without wisdom is a load of books on the back of an ass. Fall seven times, stand up eight. ------------- |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 23/Jan/2007 at 5:49pm
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Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.---Buddha
This quote also applies to TED forum. Here not only happiness but knowledge, wisdom, wealth creating ideas are all being shared.....absolutely free!!
------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: sanjay3
Date Posted: 23/Jan/2007 at 2:31am
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“Just when I think I have learned the way to live, life changes and I am left the same. The more things change the more I am the same. I am what I started with, and when it is all over I will be all that is left of me.”
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Posted By: sanjay3
Date Posted: 23/Jan/2007 at 2:39am
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“Life is also a mixture of unsolved problems, ambiguous victories and vague defeats-with very few moments of clear peace.”
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Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 23/Jan/2007 at 8:13am
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Wealth is not his that has it, but his that enjoys it---Benjamin Franklin
------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: basant
Date Posted: 23/Jan/2007 at 8:15am
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Some really touching quotes especially the one by Buddha.
"Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared"
------------- 'The Thoughtful Investor: A Journey to Financial Freedom Through Stock Market Investing' - A Book on Equity Investing especially for Indian Investors. Book your copy now: www.thethoughtfulinvestor.in |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 27/Jan/2007 at 10:37pm
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Here are two interesting quotes from BALZAC, a 17th century French novelist:
------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 27/Jan/2007 at 9:34am
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And some from Winston Churchill:
------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: sanjay3
Date Posted: 29/Jan/2007 at 2:28am
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kulman watch this hope you like it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nNwxUsGB0A ------------- |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 29/Jan/2007 at 8:30am
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Good one Sanjay jee. Does it show parts of Cambodia? Khmer Rouge?
Looking to your taste, listen (and read) to Bob Dylan, especially his classic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUz2OulZ-q4 - "Blowin in the wind"
------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: omshivaya
Date Posted: 30/Jan/2007 at 1:00pm
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Oh Man! I just saw some funny video....check these out guys...darn funny! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P6UU6m3cqk - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P6UU6m3cqk - Baby Laughing
------------- The most important quality for an investor is temperament,not intellect.A temperament that neither derives great pleasure from being with the crowd nor against it |
Posted By: basant
Date Posted: 30/Jan/2007 at 10:36pm
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Two tough questions: Question 1: If you knew a woman who was pregnant, who had 8 kids already, three who were deaf, two who were blind, one mentally retarded, and she Had syphilis; would you recommend that she have an abortion? Read the next question before scrolling down to the answer of this one. Question 2: It is time to elect a new world leader, and your vote counts. Here are the facts about the three leading candidates: Candidate A: Associates with crooked politicians, and consults with astrologists. He's had two mistresses. He also chain smokes and drinks 8 to 10 martinis a day. Candidate B: He was kicked out of office twice, sleeps until noon, used opium in college and drinks a quart of whisky every evening. Candidate C: He is a decorated war hero. He's a vegetarian, doesn't smoke, drinks an occasional beer and hasn't had any extramarital affairs. Which of these candidates would be your choice? Decide first, no peeking, and then scroll down for the answer. Candidate A is Franklin D. Roosevelt Candidate B is Winston Churchill Candidate C is Adolph Hitler And by the way: Answer to the abortion question if you said yes, you just killed Beethoven. Pretty interesting isn't it. Makes a person think before judging someone ------------- 'The Thoughtful Investor: A Journey to Financial Freedom Through Stock Market Investing' - A Book on Equity Investing especially for Indian Investors. Book your copy now: www.thethoughtfulinvestor.in |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 30/Jan/2007 at 11:48pm
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Better keep yourself clean and bright; you are the window through which you must see the world. — George Bernard Shaw------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: omshivaya
Date Posted: 30/Jan/2007 at 12:08pm
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Excellent post Basant sir. I had read those ones earlier, but still they are really gems. ------------- The most important quality for an investor is temperament,not intellect.A temperament that neither derives great pleasure from being with the crowd nor against it |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 01/Feb/2007 at 11:49pm
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The problem with doing nothing is not knowing when you are finished.-- Benjamin Franklin
------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 02/Feb/2007 at 7:45pm
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“When we are unsure of ourselves, when the situation is unclear or ambiguous, when uncertainty reigns, we are most likely to accept the actions of others as correct”--Anonymous
------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 02/Feb/2007 at 7:36am
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The strongest of all warriors are these two — Time and Patience
----Leo Tolstoy ------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: basant
Date Posted: 03/Feb/2007 at 1:53pm
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We know nothing about motivation. All we can do is write books about it. - Peter F. Drucker ------------- 'The Thoughtful Investor: A Journey to Financial Freedom Through Stock Market Investing' - A Book on Equity Investing especially for Indian Investors. Book your copy now: www.thethoughtfulinvestor.in |
Posted By: omshivaya
Date Posted: 03/Feb/2007 at 2:07pm
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Ok TEDdies, I am gonna upload a very famous "self-assesment" test to a webpage in the next few minutes.
The test is just for around 2-3 minutes(Powerpoint format). You shall amazed what you shall know about yourself from this short-test.
Just be 300% honest when answering and dont look at the answers before finishing all the questions yourself.
After doing so, let me know on this thread, what you found out about yourself and how was the test. This test is one of the most revealing self-assesment tests ever.
------------- The most important quality for an investor is temperament,not intellect.A temperament that neither derives great pleasure from being with the crowd nor against it |
Posted By: omshivaya
Date Posted: 03/Feb/2007 at 2:15pm
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Ok, here are the links:
Know thy true self: http://www.geocities.com/graphic_indian/dwnld/dalailamatest.ppt - http://www.geocities.com/graphic_indian/dwnld/dalailamatest.ppt
Why positive attitude can change everything in your life:
http://www.geocities.com/graphic_indian/dwnld/stayingpositive.pps - http://www.geocities.com/graphic_indian/dwnld/stayingpositive.pps
------------- The most important quality for an investor is temperament,not intellect.A temperament that neither derives great pleasure from being with the crowd nor against it |
Posted By: omshivaya
Date Posted: 03/Feb/2007 at 4:43pm
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Basant sir, Had a chance to look the above over yet?
It's worth it...trust me! And this goes for every TEDdy. ------------- The most important quality for an investor is temperament,not intellect.A temperament that neither derives great pleasure from being with the crowd nor against it |
Posted By: basant
Date Posted: 03/Feb/2007 at 5:04pm
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I had gone through the Dalai Lama quiz before so knew the answers but the other one was terriffic. I have saved it on my hard disk and would revert back to stay in touch with those thoughts. ------------- 'The Thoughtful Investor: A Journey to Financial Freedom Through Stock Market Investing' - A Book on Equity Investing especially for Indian Investors. Book your copy now: www.thethoughtfulinvestor.in |
Posted By: omshivaya
Date Posted: 03/Feb/2007 at 5:08pm
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Ok thanks Basant sir. Yes, that Dalai Lama one is pretty known one. ------------- The most important quality for an investor is temperament,not intellect.A temperament that neither derives great pleasure from being with the crowd nor against it |
Posted By: BubbleVision
Date Posted: 03/Feb/2007 at 8:08pm
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OM -- I too had seen the first Dalai Lama one but in a different Avtar...But the second one was very very refreshing.... ------------- You can't make money if you are unwilling to lose...It's like willing to breathe in but not willing to breathe out. -- ED SEYKOTA ....Read Disclaimer! |
Posted By: omshivaya
Date Posted: 03/Feb/2007 at 1:58am
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Yes true Bubble jee. I have a theory which I always follow in life:
1) Positive attitude brings positive people into your life and negative attitude brings negative people all around you. This again resonates with an age-old phrase of "Birds of a feather flock together". That is why I believe if I want to be successful, I have to be in the company of people who are as successful as me or more(I prefer the latter). That is why visionaries always surround themselves with people smarter than them. There are countless examples all around. Bill Gates, JRD Tata, Ambani. They all are good at something and for the things they are not so good at, they hire the best people in those fields. I am sure Kulman ji would like to get in Buffett here.
But what most of us not realise is that we all can be as good as the above mentioned people. The secret being simple: surround yourself with people who are better than you, at what you are trying to be good at. It is a somewhat confusing line, but re-read it everyone 5-6 times, to let the words sink in. The ones who regularly interact on TED and who not only share their thoughts but also read each and every new post are really the people that are emulating the above theory.
Now, if you see nagtivity breeds neagtive people all around you. If you have negative thoughts(whether you are right or wrong is irrelevant), then you shall see that out of the blue and beyond your control, even more negative things start happening with you and even more negative people fuel this fire further.
The only way to get out of this negativity is to simply force yourself to smile and be humble(break the ego). The other solution(which I apply mostly) is to stay silent. Whenever someone does something that really hurts you or makes you angry, simply stay silent or "say something back but without any vengeance...like a cold-blooded killer would do...no emotions nothing". Say something back as if was someone else's problem you were solving. If you become the 3rd person, you shall see that you do answer back to your opponent in the exact same words that you would usually have(in your negative mood) but you wouldn't feel vulnerable or negative inside.
2) Money attracts Money. When someone has money, he earns more money. When someone gets frustrated over money, he repels money. The key to attracting money is to feel as if you own that money already and not as if you are trying desperately to ask for that money.
When someone feels as if he already owns 10 crore rupees and then he devises a plan on how he would earn that money, the universe helps the process hastily. But when someone desperately seeks 10 crore rupees, every plan seems to shoot right back.
I can't put all my thoughts here but just felt like writing something, so did so. Finally, to end it all, be positive...If you have trouble staying positive, simply smile. It has a strange way of somehow breaking your ego and actually turning the negativity inside, into positive energy. Try it out sometime.
All the above are facts of life, and not poems from a poet or philosophy(as we know it), so apply it.
PS: These words suddenly came from him and I JUST spread HIS words. So, dont thank me for the above! Thank HIM! ------------- The most important quality for an investor is temperament,not intellect.A temperament that neither derives great pleasure from being with the crowd nor against it |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 03/Feb/2007 at 8:02am
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The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, nor to worry about the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly. --Buddha
------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: basant
Date Posted: 03/Feb/2007 at 9:09am
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Om: Excellent thoughts. ------------- 'The Thoughtful Investor: A Journey to Financial Freedom Through Stock Market Investing' - A Book on Equity Investing especially for Indian Investors. Book your copy now: www.thethoughtfulinvestor.in |
Posted By: BubbleVision
Date Posted: 03/Feb/2007 at 9:32am
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Om - Brilliantly written and beautifully explained thoughts.... ------------- You can't make money if you are unwilling to lose...It's like willing to breathe in but not willing to breathe out. -- ED SEYKOTA ....Read Disclaimer! |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 04/Feb/2007 at 5:35pm
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Bolo....Swami Omshivaya jee ki Jai!
Interesting views there without doubt.
------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: s_praharaj
Date Posted: 04/Feb/2007 at 5:58pm
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Omshivayaji,
Thanx a lot for this post. Before I read this article,
for past few months I am sincerely following for something and great deal of my efforts are in line of your write up. I am getting successful results.
I showed this article of yours to my children after editing the money part of it. It has great power and truth in it.
We are benefitted a lot by such articles of yours and Kulmanji.
Keep up the good effort.
------------- Shashi Praharaj |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 04/Feb/2007 at 6:05pm
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Basant jee, Looking to the responses, how about a spin-off: http://www.thespiritualdesk.com - www.thespiritualdesk.com ?
------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: sanjay3
Date Posted: 04/Feb/2007 at 7:17pm
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Funny One-Liners A bartender is just a pharmacist with a limited inventory. A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory. A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking. A diplomat is someone who can tell you to go to hell in such
a way that you will look forward to the trip. Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else. Anything worth taking seriously is worth making fun of. Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Borrow money from a pessimist, they don't expect it back. Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine. Chocolate: the OTHER major food group. Consciousness: That annoying time between naps. Death is hereditary. Despite the cost of living, have you noticed how popular it
remains? Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead
of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me, either. Just leave me
alone. Don't drink and drive. You might hit a bump and spill your
drink. Don't take life too seriously, you won't get out alive. For Friends may come and go, but enemies tend to accumulate. Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how
to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day. Multitasking means screwing up several things at once. Oh Lord, give me patience, and GIVE IT TO ME NOW ------------- |
Posted By: BubbleVision
Date Posted: 04/Feb/2007 at 7:27pm
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Good Ones Sanjay....
Parachute .. Reminds me and Kulman of one unique statement which is also present in Om's presentations....
Kulman do you rembember.... ------------- You can't make money if you are unwilling to lose...It's like willing to breathe in but not willing to breathe out. -- ED SEYKOTA ....Read Disclaimer! |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 04/Feb/2007 at 7:53pm
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Jee huzoor; yaad hain!
Muddate gujari par ab tak woh 'quotation' yaad hain!
------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: omshivaya
Date Posted: 04/Feb/2007 at 8:34pm
Arre Na re, na re, na re naaaaa.......
Hum nahin hain koi Swami or Baba.
------------- The most important quality for an investor is temperament,not intellect.A temperament that neither derives great pleasure from being with the crowd nor against it |
Posted By: omshivaya
Date Posted: 04/Feb/2007 at 8:41pm
Sir, I am just a mirror. I reflect what is already there inside all the TEDs. I am just lucky enough to have been chosen on this one occasion as the messenger. As I said sometime back in another thread, everyone of us plays the role of a messenger in some form or the other...sometime or the other. However, the messenger has to understand his "aaukaad" and not try to be the king who sent him to deliver the message.
So, thanks to HIM and NOT ME, and thanks again for those kind words. Actually, I would have prefered showing the money part too as money is Maa Laxmi and Maa can never be anything that is against spirituality.
In vedas, as far as my limited knowledge goes, wealth(not just material wealth) is part and parcel of being spiritual. We dont need to let go of it to become spiritual. However, for higher levels of sadhanas, material wealth may have to be ignored! But we all are not targeting to become sadhaks are we??  ------------- The most important quality for an investor is temperament,not intellect.A temperament that neither derives great pleasure from being with the crowd nor against it |
Posted By: s_praharaj
Date Posted: 04/Feb/2007 at 9:06pm
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Om Shivayaji,
I removed the money part of it intentionally, because they are too young and minors. I thought, now they should concentrate more on other aspects of life, than money. When time comes I will show your full article to them. I have kept your full writeup, copied in a folder for showing them a little later in life. ------------- Shashi Praharaj |
Posted By: omshivaya
Date Posted: 04/Feb/2007 at 11:05pm
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Oh, okay sir! Thanks and a honor for me really! ------------- The most important quality for an investor is temperament,not intellect.A temperament that neither derives great pleasure from being with the crowd nor against it |
Posted By: sanjay3
Date Posted: 04/Feb/2007 at 1:48am
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Some strange theories on everyday stuff Triangular sandwiches taste better than square ones. One of the most awkward things that can happen in a pub is when your pint-to-toilet cycle gets synchronised with a complete stranger. Sharpening a pencil with a knife makes you feel really manly. The smaller the monkey the more it looks like it would kill you at the first given opportunity. The most painful household incident is wearing socks and stepping on an upturned plug. People who don't drive slam car doors too hard Everyone had an uncle who tried to steal their nose. In every plate of chips there is a bad chip. ------------- |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 05/Feb/2007 at 9:54pm
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Taking cue from Sanjay jee's "Some strange theories on everyday stuff" here are some more.......
"Some strange theories on everyday stuff in dealing rooms"
------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: tigershark
Date Posted: 07/Feb/2007 at 8:14pm
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here is something to ponder bout, why are 80% of todays girls reluctant to get married?the answer is pretty simple why take home the whole pig when all they want is a little suasage! ------------- understanding both the power of compound return and the difficulty getting it is the heart and soul of understanding a lot of things |
Posted By: omshivaya
Date Posted: 07/Feb/2007 at 8:15pm
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This is the link of the "Indian Poised video" featuring Amitabh Bachchan, as sent to me by the kind BubbleVision ji.
Enjoy: http://www.geocities.com/graphic_indian/dwnld/indiapoised.wmv - http://www.geocities.com/graphic_indian/dwnld/indiapoised.wmv
If there is an error on the page. Simply copy the link and paste it into your browser and then "Run" or "Save" as per your wish ppl! ------------- The most important quality for an investor is temperament,not intellect.A temperament that neither derives great pleasure from being with the crowd nor against it |
Posted By: BubbleVision
Date Posted: 07/Feb/2007 at 8:55pm
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Hi Friends on TED!
This "India Poised is one of the best video which I have seen and since I could not upload it myself I have taken the help of Om --
See the video and Importantly hear it... It is amazing...
Thank you Om very much.
------------- You can't make money if you are unwilling to lose...It's like willing to breathe in but not willing to breathe out. -- ED SEYKOTA ....Read Disclaimer! |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 07/Feb/2007 at 9:48pm
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These last few posts need to be moved to http://www.theequitydesk.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=693 - INDIA POISED thread here .
------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: BubbleVision
Date Posted: 07/Feb/2007 at 9:52pm
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Sorry Kulman.. I had not seen that thread earlier.. and I just saw that video today ------------- You can't make money if you are unwilling to lose...It's like willing to breathe in but not willing to breathe out. -- ED SEYKOTA ....Read Disclaimer! |
Posted By: omshivaya
Date Posted: 07/Feb/2007 at 12:54pm
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Well anyhow, great video Bubble ji and great thread "Inda Poised" too Kulman ji. I am sure admin ji would move these few posts in the other thread. ------------- The most important quality for an investor is temperament,not intellect.A temperament that neither derives great pleasure from being with the crowd nor against it |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 08/Feb/2007 at 11:28am
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Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.---- Mohandas K. Gandhi ------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: vivekkumar_in
Date Posted: 09/Feb/2007 at 10:30pm
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Excellant quote Kulmaji !
------------- Often we forget there's a company behind every stock,and there's only one reason why stocks go up. Companies go from doing poorly to doing well or small companies grow to large companies. P Lynch |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 09/Feb/2007 at 11:55pm
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Life is what happens to you, while you're busy making other plans.
---John Lennon, The Beatles ------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 10/Feb/2007 at 6:43pm
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Here is a very very interesting article......
 ------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 10/Feb/2007 at 11:50am
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It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err.
---- Mohandas K. Gandhi ------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: BubbleVision
Date Posted: 11/Feb/2007 at 12:49pm
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From TOI of today
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Circumstances dont make a man...they Reveal him
-- James Allen
Susccess consists of going from failure to failure without the loss of enthusiasm
-- Winston Churchill
Susccess is how high you bounce back after you hit a bottom
-- George S. Patton
------------- You can't make money if you are unwilling to lose...It's like willing to breathe in but not willing to breathe out. -- ED SEYKOTA ....Read Disclaimer! |
Posted By: SORUB
Date Posted: 11/Feb/2007 at 1:27pm
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*stop blaming the dark light a candle-chinese proverb
*have a positive attitude and negative approach so that you minimise the losses and maximise the profits! "success through positive mental attitude"napoleon hill..great book ------------- K.I.S.S(keep it simple silly) is the most easy management formula i ever came across!!! but it is very hard to follow!!! |
Posted By: deveshkayal
Date Posted: 11/Feb/2007 at 2:15pm
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visit http://www.thinkexist.com - www.thinkexist.com to get quotes. ------------- "You don't need to be a rocket scientist. Investing is not a game where the guy with the 160 IQ beat the guy with a 130 IQ. Rationality is essential"- Warren Buffett |