Maximise Potential

1.          Always be on time 2.          Give people their space and welcome disagreements. Everyone has an idea and we should appreciate good ideas 3.          Praise and recognize people for the work they do. Give credit where it is deserved 4.          If there is any disagreement try to solve it in person or phone. Avoid email to communicate disagreement if possible 5.          Be grateful for all the good things in life 6.          Have a clear agenda for the meeting and thorough preparation ensures victory 7.          Be happy with what you have now but also strive for excellence through meaningful goals that are challenging but reachable. 8.        ...

Here are some great quotes to keep going and stay motivated "I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'" -- Muhammad Ali “Success in not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” -- Winston Churchill "The only way to enjoy anything in this life is to earn it first." -- Ginger Rogers "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." -- Thomas Jefferson “If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants.” -- Isaac Newton "I want to live my life so that my nights are not full of regrets." -- David Herbert Lawrence "Just do what must be done. This may not be happiness, but it is greatness." -- George Bernard Shaw "We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone." -- Ronald Reagan "Never reach out your hand unless you...

Seven Habits of Highly Effective People is one of the best business books of all time. I have read this book multiple times. It has been mentioned as one of the Top 25 business books of all time by Time. Stephen Covey is one of my favorite authors and though he is no longer with us, his teachings through his book which explain timeless principles are still valid. Even though this book was published in 1989 the teachings are very much valid. Apparently President Clinton read the book and requested to meet with Mr. Covey at Camp David to get inputs on how to integrate them into his presidency. That is quite impressive indeed.  The Seven habits summarized below  Be Proactive  – Take complete responsibility for your life and choices you make. You are in charge of your life and can make wise choices. As Victor Frankl said " Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to ...

Think and Grow Rich is one of the best-selling books of all time. There is a passage in the book about persistence which the author Napoleon Hill says is required to succeed in all walks of life. The necessary steps are 1. A definite purpose backed by a burning desire for its fulfillment 2. A definite plan expressed in continuous action 3. A mind closed tightly against all negative and discouraging influences, including negative suggestions of relatives, friends and acquaintances 4. A friendly alliance with one or more persons who will encourage one to follow through with both plan and purpose. This is a quote that epitomizes the importance of a CAN DO attitude “If you think you are beaten, you are; If you think you dare not, you don't. If you'd like to win, but think you can't it’s almost a cinch you won't. If you think you'll lose, you've lost, For out in the world we find Success being with a fellow's will; It's all in...

I am reading the book How to Think like Leonardo da Vinci by Michael Gelb. The following are the Seven Da Vincian principles Curiosita – An insatiably curious approach to life and unrelenting quest for continuous learning. Dimostrazione –A commitment to test knowledge through experience, persistence, and a willingness to learn from mistakes. Sensazione – The continual refinement of the senses, especially sight, as the means to enliven experience. Sfumato “going up in smoke”–A willingness to embrace ambiguity, paradox and uncertainty. Arte/Scienza – The development of the balance between science and art, logic and imagination. Corporalita – The cultivation of grace, ambidexterity, fitness and poise. Connessione – A recognition of and appreciation for the interconnectedness of all things and phenomena. Systems thinking. One main theme from the book is Leonardo da Vinci always carried a notebook with him at all times so that he could jot down ideas, impressions, and observ...

Weight loss is one of the most discussed topics all the time. I have lost 23 pounds in the last 8 months by doing a few things which I thought I will share. What I am suggesting here is surely not a quick fix solution. The results do take time but I think it is worth it. To be honest I didn’t really starve but I just changed the food I ate between meals.  Exercise daily or 5 times a week. There is nothing new in this but it works. I generally do 30 min on elliptical most of the time as it is low impact. I also started running and did a half marathon in Oct. Initially I could not run more than 5 min continuously but eventually I was able to do it. Though this is not my first half marathon it was still a tough one since I had to start practicing again.  Avoid certain foods. I completely stopped eating cakes, doughnuts, biscuits, bagels and any snacks between meals. Instead I turned to fruits as the snacks in between meals. I had pears, apples, bananas and Low fat yogurt....

Recently I have the read the following books which I consider outstanding Discover your Genius by Michael Gelb. He has analyzed the ten most revolutionary figures from history and drawn parallels with the relevance to us. I loved the chapter on Columbus. While most hugged the shoreline Columbus went into uncharted waters with wind against his back. The primary traits of Columbus were courage, optimism and vision. I found this book inspiring. Some of the others featured were Mahatma Gandhi, Thomas Jefferson, Albert Einstein. His other book How to Think like Leonardo da Vinci was also a good read. One of his discoveries while reviewing all these successful people is they all had a journal where they articulated all their thoughts, plans and actions. Speed of Trust by Stephen.M.R.Covey – This was a great read. My takeaways where that when trust is low the speed is less but cost is more. When the trust is high the speed is high and cost is less. He also says we should first have sel...