- A short article written by Subroto Bagchi, Co-founder & CEO of MindTree Consulting, on how we can learn from a tomato vendor. Through a short story, Mr. Bagchi conveys the message that “All too often we exaggerate our risks. We keep justifying our professional concerns till they trap us in their vicious downward spiral. Devoid of education, sophisticated reasoning and any financial safety net, a tomato vendor is often able to deal with life much better than many of us.”
- The article is attached in this email and can also be found on the link: http://www.mindtree.com/knowledgecenter/fallen-tomato-cart.html
Shared by Avani Gondalia on July 14, 2008
A short story on “Excellence”
A gentleman once visited a temple under construction where he saw a sculptor making an idol of God. Suddenly he noticed a similar idol lying nearby. Surprised, he asked the sculptor, "Do you need two statues of the same idol?" "No," said the sculptor without looking up, "We need only one, but the first one got damaged at the last stage." The gentleman examined the idol and found no apparent damage. "Where is the damage?” he asked. "There is a scratch on the nose of the idol." said the sculptor, still busy with his work. "Where are you going to install the idol ?" The sculptor replied that it would be installed on a pillar twenty feet high. "If the idol is that far, who is going to know that there is a scratch on the nose?" the gentleman asked. The sculptor stopped his work, looked up at the gentleman, smiled and said,
"I know it and God knows it!"
“The desire to excel should be exclusive of the fact whether someone appreciates it or not. Excellence is a drive from inside, not outside. Excel at a task today - not necessarily for someone else to notice but for your own satisfaction.”
Shared by Kaushal Khandor on June 30, 2008
The Law of Garbage Truck
A short story to illustrate the point that we must focus on what’s important in life and not get affected by the negativity around us. Contact Vishal for the complete article.
Shared by Kaushal Khandor on August 27, 2007
Knowing makes us different
A short story on how knowledge makes a difference. Contact Vishal for the complete article.
Shared by Sandhya Karthikeyan on August 12, 2007
Big Rocks
Short story on the subject of time management. Read it on: http://www.inspirationalstories.com/14/1416.html
Shared by Narayan Khushalani on July 29, 2007
One page story on “Don’t resist change; embrace it”
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Shared by Narayan Khushalani on July 16, 2007
Confidence
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Shared by Narayan Khushalani on June 03, 2007
Sharpen da Axe
A short story sharing a good lesson. Contact Vishal for the complete article.
Shared by Nitin Agarwal on February 18, 2007
Lasting Legacies of JRD Tata
I will purposely not brief you on this story…since it is worth spending every minute of your reading time! Contact Vishal for the complete article.
Shared by Nitin Agarwal on September 11, 2006
Azim Premji on Change
This is an excerpt of a speech given by Azim Premji, Chairman of Wipro Corporation, at the 37th Annual Convocation 2002, IIM, Ahmedabad. Through his thought provoking speech, he shares his guiding principles to stay afloat in a changing world. Contact Vishal for the complete article.
Shared by Herman Carneiro on August 27, 2006
When you leave office today
A small story hoping to cause a BIG change. Contact Vishal for the complete article.
Shared by Herman Carneiro on June 19, 2006
'You've got to find what you love,' says Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios
Jobs talks about three stories that shaped his life. This is one of the best real life stories that I have read. Read more on: http://news-service.stanford.edu/news/2005/june15/jobs-061505.html
Shared on April 16, 2006
A Boomerang World
Our concept of “Karma” has been explained well as “A Boomerang World” by the author Tim Wright. Contact Vishal for the complete article.
Shared by Nitin Agarwal on March 17, 2006
Keep Going
“One paragraph that explains Life”, comments Sandhya. Contact Vishal for the complete article.
Shared by Sandhya Karthikeyan on February 11, 2006
Seasons of Life
A short story of four sons relating their experiences of different seasons to their father. Contact Vishal for the complete article.
Shared by Nitin Agarwal on February 11, 2006
Enjoy the Coffee
A few paragraphs on the way we lead our lives. This article will surely bring a smile to your face JJJ! Contact Vishal for the complete article.
Shared by P. G. Kamath on February 06, 2006
You have two choices
A nice story of Jerry, a restaurant manager and his motivating positive attitude. Contact Vishal for the complete article.
Shared by Sandhya Karthikeyan on December 25, 2005
Butterfly – Struggle a little and then Fly
A short half page story that emphasizes that a little struggle is beneficial in our lives. Contact Vishal for the complete article.
Shared by Sandhya Karthikeyan on December 25, 2005
Value has value only if its value is valued by you
A well-known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a $ 100 note. In the room of 200, he asked, "Who would like this $ 100 note?” Hands started going up. He said, "I am going to give this note to one of you but first let me do this.” He proceeded to crumple the note up. He then asked, "Who still wants it?". Still the hands were up in the air.” Well," he replied, "What if I do this?" And he dropped it on the ground and started to grind it into the floor with his shoe. He picked it up, now all crumpled and dirty. "Now who still wants it?" Still the hands went into the air.
"My friends, you have all learned a very valuable lesson. No matter what I did to the money, you still wanted it because it did not decrease in value. It was still worth $ 100. Many times in your lives, we are dropped, crumpled, and ground into the dirt by the decisions we make and the circumstances that come our way. We feel as though we are worthless. But no matter what has happened or what will happen, you will never lose your value.”
You are special. Don't ever forget it! Never let yesterday's disappointments overshadow tomorrow's dreams.
Shared by N. R. Khushalani on December 04, 2005
An Unwise Investment
A small story highlighting that Work is not the Final thing in life. It can get u the money but not the hearts which care for you. Contact Vishal for the complete article.
Shared by Nitin Agarwal on December 04, 2005
The Best Investments by J. Rajagopal
J. Rajagopal talks about life investment strategies' that may seem as simplistic as 'buy low, sell high', but if carried out systematically, they can enrich your life beyond imagination. Contact Vishal for the complete article.
Shared by Kaushal Khandor on December 04, 2005
A Thousand Marbles
A good note on having our priorities right and enjoying our Saturdays! Contact Vishal for the complete article.
Shared by Nitin Agarwal on November 20, 2005
A Carrot, an Egg & a Cup of Coffee
An interesting note on how some of us handle change and adversity. Something to learn from what we see in our everyday life. Contact Vishal for the complete article.
Shared by Mythili Ravishankar on November 20, 2005
It is indeed more blessed to give than to receive
A half a page story effectively bringing out the above value. Contact Vishal for the complete article.
Shared by Mythili Ravishankar on November 12, 2005
Time for coffee
“When things in life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee”, says a philosophy professor to remind us the basics of working life. Contact Vishal for the complete article.
Shared by Sandhya Karthikeyan on November 12, 2005
A few nuggets of Optimism, Hope and Motivation
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Shared by Nitin Agarwal & Mythili Ravishankar on October 30, 2005
Make the best of everything that comes your way
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Shared by Kaushal Khandor on October 14, 2005
There’s always a better way
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Shared by Nitin Agarwal on October 08, 2005
Perspectives
One day a father and his rich family took his young son on a trip to the country with the firm purpose to show him how poor people can be. They spent a day and a night in the farm of a very poor family. When they got back from their trip the father asked his son, "How was the trip?" "Very good, Dad!". "Did you see how poor people can be?", the father asked. "Yeah!" "And what did you learn?" The son answered, "I saw that we have a dog at home, and they have four. We have a pool that reaches to the middle of the garden, they have a creek that has no end. We have imported lamps in the garden, they have the stars. Our patio reaches to the front yard, they have a whole horizon. When the little boy was finishing, his father was speechless. His son added, "Thanks, Dad, for showing me how poor we are!" Isn't it true that it all depends on the way you look at things? If you have love, friends, family, health, good humor and a positive attitude toward life, you've got everything! You can't buy any of these things. You can have all the material possessions you can imagine, provisions for the future, etc., but if you are poor of spirit, you have nothing!
Author Unknown
Shared on September 18, 2005
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