Mr. D. N. Rao, a celebrated trainer in the field of Life Management Skills recently interacted with the students of Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management, Hyderabad over a two hours’ session. The purpose behind the interaction was to help students develop life management skills and to see them through one of most important transitory phases of life- student to working professionals.
The topic of the session was an absolutely interesting one: Σi where i= 0,1,2,3,4——–9++
Mr. Rao’s speech stressed around the basic elements of life management skills, which contribute towards making one Happy and Successful. The points on which he emphasized are below:
Element 0:
- Our place in the Universe is insignificant (approximately equals to 0)
- The knowledge we have is just a drop of the whole ocean of knowledge existing around us
- Feel the universe’s presence and know how tiny is our existence and knowledge compared to the vastness around. This realization helps us to feel Affable and Friendly and helps us bring drastic change in our Attitude
Try to convert the zero to a significant value by prefixing a digit 0===>10 and 00 === > 100 and this digit is the purpose of anything.
Element 1:
Unique things in our lives
- Time& Place
- Parents
- Self
- Truth
To be present and to experience- “Experience the present”
Element 2:
There are 2 sides of everything
- Always try to look the opposite side (which is not the wrong side)
Element 3:
You, Me and Us
- Always live and work in Harmony with others
- A single digit 1 is One but 2 digits 1&1 is eleven (11)
Element 4:
Always remember the 4S’s
Sankalpam: Determination
Shradha: Sincerity & Honesty
Shrama: The hard work in trying. It is 90% sweat and 10% luck
Saadhana: Continuous assessment of Hardwork
Element 5:
Respect the 5 elements of Nature
- Earth
- Water
- Air
- Sky
- Fire
Element 6:
Awake the GIANT within you. Ask yourself, what am I? and who am I?
It means the following 6:
- Body
- Breath
- Memory
- Enthusiasm
- Intellect
- Soul
Element 7: These are the most powerful tools:
- Be Proactive
- Start with an end in mind
- Do first things first
- Win-Win
- Synergize
- Understand others before trying to be understood
- Sharpen the saw
Element 8:
Always avoid the eight negatives after being successful:
- Attachments & Entanglements
- Procrastination & Obsession
- Jealousy & Greed
- Anger & Arrogance
Element 9++:
- Build your own philosophy on similar lines
- The power of asking and prayer will carry you through tough times
Conclusion:
Always place the above elements