Invest in your mental and physical health.

You are not invincible.
Your body will change when you get older.
You are not different than the rest of the world.

So take care of yourself today.
Eat better, exercise and be positive.

-Sowmya Sridharan

Listen buddy, don’t listen to anyone.

You are right when you think you can or cannot do.

I am 33 years old, 12 years experienced person in IT. I earn 56 lac total pre-tax per year including stocks and bonus. My managers and their managers obviously earn a lot more than me.

Do I have a master degree ? No. I have B.tech degree in computer science.

Am I from IIT or some prestigious institute ? No, I’m not even from tier 2 college, a university which was regarded as value less one upon a time, and decommissioned there after.

Did I top my college at least ?
I managed to pass my 3rd semester because of practical marks, I got 39 in theory.

Did I do my schooling from DPS/KV/Some prime schools ? No, I studied in regional language, scoring 88% in 10th and 85% in 12th.

Did I changed my companies too often to take salary hikes ? Nope, working at the 3rd company.

Am I lucky ? Yes, definitely. I was ready, and right place at the right time. I am very grateful for this.

But Above all, I work like a horse. I was ready when the opportunities knocked.
While others were busy having fun in college, I was busy learning english as a language. I was passionate about programming.

When others were busy having fun in free time on job, I was producing 2 people worth of work.

When others were settling down as leaders, I was busy learning leadership and management.

I never chased salary, but chased how well I can do my job. How important I can be in my business unit.

One advise: Leave the salary to luck; put your heart in the work that you do, be it a job or business or just managing household or as small as helping someone cross the road.

Be very.......

Don't be pressurized into doing anything you don't want to do.

You will make mistakes. That's part of life, but don't let someone else make them in your life.

-Sowmya Sridharan

Love yourself enough

Surround yourself with positive and inspiring people. Listen to people who are older than you. They will tell you their experiences. Learn from it.

Don't be an ahole and think you know everything.
You don't!

-Sowmya Sridharan

Don't rush into relationships

Don't rush into relationships. It's only a part of your life. It's not everything. Invest in your education and in your future.

When I used to teach at the University, I had students the same age as me or even older struggling to study, work and take care of their family. The older we get, the more responsibility piles on. It seems like a simple enough thing everyone should know and everyone tells you about. However, most 20 year olds don't seem to understand it or think they somehow are unique and won't be touched by life. As the responsibilities pile on, it becomes a struggle everyday to increase your value in terms of financial freedom.

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Sowmya Sridharan

 

 “..you are your own CEO..”

Who can be fired by the actual CEO in less than a text message.

“Do what you love”

But plan on the likelihood of being broke. Want to know the quickest way to ruin a hobby or passion? Make it your career. Ask any graphic designer. Or staff writer. Hell - even doctors.

“Do as I say, not as I do.”

…usually said by a parent to a child after they do something shitty. If you don’t want your 6-year-old to drop the F-Bomb…

..how about you stop dropping the F-Bomb 30x a day around them?

“if you can’t handle me at my worst, you don’t deserve me at my best.”

You are correct - I don’t deserve you. Nor do I prefer you.

When I hear this phrase, all I see:

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-Sean Kernan

Your Value...........

There’s a war after your mind.

It’s subtle, astute, ingenious, clever… it’s deceiving.

It’s powerful!

There’s a continuous attack to control your thoughts. Everything that you hear and see is after your mind.

Social media? It’s NOT entertainment, it’s containment… it wants to control you.

Whoever controls the mind controls the man.

Whoever controls your thoughts will control your future. Winning or losing the battle of your mind will determine your destiny.

Are YOU in control of your mind?

Be careful who you listen to. Media can corrupt, clarify, pervert, protect or destroy your life.

We live in the Information Age — today’s weapons are not only physical weapons, but weapons of ideologies on a mission to manipulate your thoughts.

Whoever controls your attention will control your life. Are YOU in control?

-Hector Quintanilla

Trying ?

It’s important not to completely ignore what others think of you.

But it’s just as important not to live your life trying to please everyone.

Society isn’t a single voice—it’s made up of countless people, each with their own opinions. No matter what you do or believe in, someone will always disagree or be upset.

There’s a powerful quote: “You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life.” I completely agree with this. But I’d also like to add another thought: “You have friends? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life.”

Real relationships—friendship, love, or respect—come only when you stand for something. If you always try to fit in or avoid conflict, you may never connect with people on a deeper level.

In truth, love and hate often come from the same place. The people who are most admired are often the ones who are also criticized the most.

Trying to please everyone is not only impossible—it can cost you your peace and sense of self.

What matters more is knowing how much to please other and how much to stand up for yourself. Make your choices with that in mind.

The key is to find a balance between staying true to yourself and being considerate of others. That balance is what leads to a meaningful and fulfilling life.

Karma's Role In Unemployment

 I know a very wise man.

He draws one of the the highest salary given by the government of our country.

Once we were having a discussion about struggles during initial days.

He said that there was a time when his parents had almost nothing left to sponsor his studies.

While he was failing all exams by thin margins.

I asked him how did he deal with that phase.

He simply said-

“God has given me two hands, two legs and a mind. I was sure that if any day I simply go out and start driving or do some physical labor, I will at least earn food for two times. This thought kept me going with full force until I found my way”

His words did magic to my thoughts.

That day I learnt that-

If you can't earn at your current level, be it any reason, shamelessly step down and you will become the best among rest and easily earn a livelihood.

There is another example-

In 2008, due to recession, a person lost his job of around 40K a month.

He didn't get any job even after repeated searches.

Finally he stepped down from his current level, opened a Chaat (snack) cart, hired two employees, used good quality oil and fresh products.

Slowly he built a customer base.

And now after a decade, he has rented out a store and is earning much more than that job.

Keep doing your karma (deeds) shamelessly, unbothered about what others may think, and you will definitely find a source of income.

-Anubhav Jain

Changing Yourself or Changing the World ?

Here are some things to consider every time you worry about what others might think........

If you are jobless........

Here are some things to consider every time you worry about what others might think:

I believe in what I'm going to call the disappointment imperative. I am completely ready and willing to disappoint anyone who wants something for me that I don't want for myself.

People think about you less than you think. They have the audacity to be too preoccupied with themselves to be concerned about you. (I mean, sheesh.)

Why do people talk about others? Because tearing someone else down is evidence that you are unhappy with a part of your own life. The happier you are, the less you will criticize someone else, and the more empathy you will feel for what they are going through.

What someone says about you when they are unhappy with themselves is more about them than it is about you. As such, it's not ever a good guide for how to live your life. Don't make decisions based on what others might think or say. It will steer you wrong every time.

The busier you are working on you, your life and your happiness, the less time you will have to talk about others. And even better, the less time you will have to show any concern for what others say about you.

Most of all, I am a deeply flawed person. I have a lot of work to do and as such I have no time to waste.

-Dushka Zapata

If a cab driver makes more money than an IT professional, why should I study?

 

1. Are my dreams truly mine? — people give in to society’s vision of what they should be.
2. If I had all the money and time in the world, what would I be doing? — these things will nurture you.
3. Are my friends and family keeping me stuck? — most times it’s the ones closest to us that hold us back.
4. What do I regret the most? — learn the lessons or it will keep happening.
5. What is calling me but I am afraid to do? — asking someone out, taking a trip, etc.
6. When was the last time I was ecstatic? — notice what you were doing.
7. What’s holding me back from my dreams? — it’s usually a bullshit story.
8. Why is it holding me back? — another bullshit story.
9. Why don’t I believe in myself? — take a chance on yourself.
10. Am I in a loop? — like the mundane existence of most people.

-Rafael Eliassen

You are your own ceo........