Category: Everything else

things just don’t happen as per ‘plan’. You think you have got things under control but in reality most of it is spiralling out and then it hits at one shot with a big BANG and then you’re like – whaaat? where did this come from?

It was all supposed to be part of the plan and you thought all was going ok and then bam.. all wrong.. and the same story all over again..

This isn’t as per the script. Obviously, left to us, everything would go as per plan or so we think. And there are a hundred factors that could be blamed but at the end of the day, we must make sure that we do all we can to make sure things to go as per plan. Sometimes, the inconceivable happens but it takes some experience and judgement before we can handle those unexpected pitfalls. As the saying goes, ‘Smooth seas do not make fine sailors’..

And if seas are rough for a very long time, let’s keep the faith, be positive and keep giving it our best. At times, it is the case that we look around and we find others around not seeing what we are seeing, not going through what we are going through and there is that niggling doubt – ‘is this as per the big plan?’ ..

I guess that’s the time to chuck it, do what we have to do and move on..

PS: It is difficult to crystallize the learning behind this ‘rant’, if we might call it that.. but internally, its just a point when I know that I’m going to keep at it and smile at it, no matter what.. and be prepared to pay whatever price.. maybe thats a learning in itself – who knows? :)

and the not as successful ones is said to be because while the not so's enter meetings and try and stay awake, the successful ones always have an agenda and clear understanding of what needs to be done so it is achieved!

Leys appply that to all our project meetings now.. :-)
—SENT FROM PALM TREO—

if others are unhappy with you, its their problem..

Do your best..

:)

you will learn more from them in 1 year than in 4 years of college..

.. :)

and this happens amidst something rather exciting, you are tempted to defy it and go for the kill. While this good, it is also a risk because if and if it results in more strain and hence a longer illness, the plans worse.. Like everything else, its about balance.. :-) Take care is what's the key..
—SENT FROM PALM TREO—

Immense amount of time is lost in the small tasks..

Once we figure this out, our productivity will zoon!
—SENT FROM PALM TREO—

learnings from phone.. Thanks to Nishanth! :-D

then you will never have the problem of disappointing anyone else s expectations..1
:)
its something i ve found very inspiring..

so lets expect ourselves to BE the best..and we ll go beyond what we can imagine

Disloyalty. In the words of one boss, “Many sins are forgivable, but disloyalty is not one of them.” Disloyalty is not just about plotting the overthrow of the boss. It includes bad mouthing the boss by the coffee machine, failing to support the boss when the going gets tough or acting in a less than committed manner. Disloyalty means that the basic bond of trust between boss and team is broken. Once the trust goes, the team member soon follows.

Surprises. If in doubt, over communicate. If the boss finds out the bad news from another department, you are dead meat. You have just made the boss look like (s)he is out of control and does not know what is happening in the team. You have also left it too late to fix the problem in private, and you have now become part of the problem rather than part of the solution.

Excuses. Bosses want solutions and actions, not excuses. Ditch the “I said he said she said so I said…” discussion. Focus on offering the boss a way forward rather than looking backwards and trying to spread the blame.

Negativity. This is mainly about attitude. If you are not positive and enthusiastic and energetic, no-one else will be positive, enthusiastic and energetic on your behalf. Bosses have enough problems without you adding to them.