What’s something most people don’t understand? Most of the people live their life to satisfy others. For every decision they make they seek approval of others. What people will think Every choice in life they make based what people think. I have seen many people making their choices of clothes depending upon what will beContinueContinue reading “Live your life your way”
Category Archives: life philosophy
Change is only constant in this world
How has technology changed your job? Our generation has seen innumerable improvements in technology and the way we live. I am proud to say that we have survived all these changes. We were adaptive to the changes and adjusted our life consequent to those changes. Reaction to Change It is hard to adapt to theContinueContinue reading “Change is only constant in this world”
Often for my core values and seldom for my goals
How often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals? Assertion Don’t say Yes when you want to say No This is important trait of an assertive person. Please say No when it interferes with your goals. Do not worry about the persons authority or hierarchy in the organisation. Assertiveness vsContinueContinue reading “Often for my core values and seldom for my goals”
Spontaneous public speaking
What’s a secret skill or ability you have or wish you had? Town Hall speech Yes I am good at public speaking without any preparation or prior notice. I realised this skill when my name was announced for speaking in a Town Hall meeting. The occasion was quality month celebration in our company. My speechContinueContinue reading “Spontaneous public speaking”
Misty Weather: Nature’s Monsoon Beauty
Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of monsoon in India. Followed by the colourfull Autumn.
My favourite teacher – B. Khan Sir
Who was your most influential teacher? Why? Teachers engagement in the class This story goes back to 1974 when I was in 6th standard. I had Just changed the school to English medium school from Marathi. I was struggling to cope up with the new friends and new environment. Exactly during this time our HindiContinueContinue reading “My favourite teacher – B. Khan Sir”
Write more blogs
What do you wish you could do more every day? I wish I could write and publish more and more blogs. Today I can just answer the prompts. The answer to this prompt would have been different if this question was asked few years ago when I was busy in corporate life. Leading large teamsContinueContinue reading “Write more blogs”
Sorry No Tattoo
What tattoo do you want and where would you put it? I don’t like Tattoos or piercings at all. I love my body the way it is. No inking needed to express myself. I have no objection for the people who ink their full body with various Tattos or do piercings. Of course it isContinueContinue reading “Sorry No Tattoo”
People First : A Leadership Pholosophy
What is one word that describes you? Yes I was always referred to as Peoples Man in my organisation. With my team In my corporate life of 42 years I have always followed the principle as People First. There is obvious way in corporate to blame person for any of the problems. I always professedContinueContinue reading “People First : A Leadership Pholosophy”
Sparkling Personality
What was the best compliment you’ve received? This was compliment from all my department colleagues. This is 10 years ago during one of our strategy meetings, I had received this card. It is always feel good factor to receive such nice compliments. Such compliments act as an energy booster for us and motivate us further.ContinueContinue reading “Sparkling Personality”
Trip to Gobi desert with Range Rover
You’re going on a cross-country trip. Airplane, train, bus, car, or bike? Range Rover Velar Cross country trip is a fascinating idea for me. I love to drive and particularly in the unknown terrain. Yes. I would love to visit Gobi desert largest in Asia in Range Rover SUV. Road trips are the best wayContinueContinue reading “Trip to Gobi desert with Range Rover”
Knowledge -> Practice -> Confidence
Who is the most confident person you know? I have seen many confident people in my life in their respective field of expertise. I always respected their ability to resolve the issues confidently in their field. The confidence comes from awareness and awareness comes from knowledge. Only possession of knowledge does not give confidence butContinueContinue reading “Knowledge -> Practice -> Confidence”
Aahar Vihar & Aadhyatma
What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings? I adopt three pillar strategy for positive thinking. Those are depicted in the above picture. It is extremely important to keep positivity during negative feelings. Normally during challenging or tough situations negativity comes in mind. But it is blocking your thought process and makes itContinueContinue reading “Aahar Vihar & Aadhyatma”
Photography – My Passion
What activities do you lose yourself in? Loosing yourself in any activity means forgetting everything around and focusing completely on that activity. It can become meditation for self. I love nature and photography is my passion. Whenever we go out on photography expeditions I am completely lost in the activity. Not even bothered about timeContinueContinue reading “Photography – My Passion”
Sholay
What movies or TV series have you watched more than 5 times? This was iconic Hindi film released in 1975. No other film could break the record made by this film. Sholay went on to earn a still-standing record of 60 golden jubilees across India, and was the first film in India to celebrate a silverContinueContinue reading “Sholay”
Logical & Rationale thinker
Are you superstitious? I strongly believe in logic and science. I am a rationale thinker. In my opinion god fearing and low self confidence leads to belief in superstitions. If you believe in yourself and have no fear in mind there is no room for superstition. During my childhood society was quite superstitious. The mainContinueContinue reading “Logical & Rationale thinker”
Happy & Contented
Write a letter to your 100-year-old self. Q : Hi Mukund What’s up how are you doing A : I am fine and busy with my gardening work. I have lots of commitments today. Don’t waste my time now Q : Slow down a bit. You are now 100 yeas. How do you feel nowContinueContinue reading “Happy & Contented”
Any shopping mall with good parking facility
Where would you go on a shopping spree? Shopping mall Normally I don’t like to go malling but I have to accompany my wife and two daughters for their shopping. I prefer the mall which has huge parking lots so that you can peacefully focus on your shopping. My experience of buying from any mallContinueContinue reading “Any shopping mall with good parking facility”
Gajanan – Lord Ganesh
What is your middle name? Does it carry any special meaning/significance? In India, particularly in Maharashtra state the middle name is fathers name. First name is the given name and middle name is father’s name and last is Surname. Normally surname denotes the place where you belong to. Significance of my middle name or myContinueContinue reading “Gajanan – Lord Ganesh”
Masters in Sustainability
What is the last thing you learned? I am a lifetime student and learning never ends for me. World is full of knowledge and wisdom, we have ocean of possibilities to learn new skills. Last year I completed my Masters in ESG. Environment Sustainability & Governance. It was new knowledge and highly in demand inContinueContinue reading “Masters in Sustainability”
Where are you?
What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain. It is funny but I hate this question. Many of my friends and family members ask this question the moment I answer their call. I never answer this question because it is direct attack on my privacy. One of my friends is very funny. OnceContinueContinue reading “Where are you?”
Failure : First step towards Success
How has a failure, or apparent failure, set you up for later success? I strongly believe that failure is first step towards success. Every failure teaches us what does not work for us. I have experienced this before and every failure has taught me the lesson for life. In our company we used to celebrateContinueContinue reading “Failure : First step towards Success”
Hi Folks, Life’s good, live it to your fullest
You’re writing your autobiography. What’s your opening sentence? This is interesting prompt. I have no plans to write my autobiography but it was nice to romance with this thought of writing an autobiography. I would start with the opening sentence “ Hi folks : Life’s good, enjoy it your fullest. Think positive and live happily”ContinueContinue reading “Hi Folks, Life’s good, live it to your fullest”
Pen Coffee & Bicycle
What are three objects you couldn’t live without? The obvious answer to this prompt could be Food Shelter & Clothing. But I assume the expectation is beyond this. Our generation ( past sixty years of age) has lived our young age without Mobile Laptop and internet. And we lived happily then. So that can’t beContinueContinue reading “Pen Coffee & Bicycle”
Experience is the Best teacher in life
What experiences in life helped you grow the most? Our life is collection of experiences. Good or bad or sometimes heartbreaking. Each experience teaches us something and helps us to build our personality. Facing the tough times or enjoying happy moments in life is the beautiful journey. Each moment helps us to grow stronger andContinueContinue reading “Experience is the Best teacher in life”
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