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Lesson-501 What we Value Some value the sea shells in the hand; some value the pearls in the hand.   It is you who decide what is valuable to you. M.L. Narendra Kumar

Interaction between three generations  A son came home after a long day. His father opened the door & said you look very tired. Son replied “My appraisal was released, I was not happy about it"  Father asked “what's your decision?” Son said “I will look for a change" Father “Is this the seventh company in span of 15 years?” Son said “Yes" you are right”   Father said “It's time for introspection”   Son said “you are talking like a philosopher” A teenager walked from the bedroom and said dad I have been listening to grandpa, what he said is right. Whenever I scored less marks you never agreed my question paper was difficult, you wanted me to find out where I went wrong. But whereas when it comes to your performance, you don't agree with Grandpa.  Dad, grandpa's Wisdom is speaking to you. Hope you understand and act so that I can do the same when I grow up.  Remember, one generation inspires the other

Realize the boss in you  My boss thought he gave me a feedback but he didn't realise it was a criticism  My boss thought I raised a stupid question but he didn't realise it was a critical question  My boss thought I have an Attitude problem but he didn't realise I was disengaged  My boss thought I make repeated mistakes but he didn't realise I was trying something new  My boss thought I was resisting change but he didn't realise I was trying to be logical  My boss thought I was a rebel but he didn't realise I was bringing a new perspective  My boss thought I was not a team player but he didn't realise I was playing a different role as a team member  My boss thought I was not serious about my job but he didn't realise I was balancing my life  My boss thought I am not ready to lead but he didn't realise he bossed me The boss in you buries the Leader in you; The leader in you develops the leader in others Evaluate

Lesson-500 Savings-10 It is better to drop it in a piggy bank than the shopping cart Saving is a bridge between your present and the future M.L. Narendra Kumar

Lesson-499 Savings-9 Sometimes we might not earn what we deserve, but let’s save what we can Plan your saving before you decide on your expenses M.L. Narendra Kumar

Lesson-498 Savings-8 The world will call you a miser, but you know you are wiser Some are rich not because of their high income, it is because of their savings M.L. Narendra Kumar

Lesson-497 Savings-7 Goal to earn without a goal to save, is not a smart goal Crisis is present where savings is absent M.L. Narendra Kumar

Lesson-496 Savings-6 Proactive people will save and spend, reactive people will spend and borrow Those who save will never regret M.L. Narendra Kumar

Lesson-495 Savings-5 Spending and saving are habits, decide your habit before you open your wallet What you save is what will save you M.L. Narendra Kumar

Lesson-494 Savings-4 Your spending will reflect on your standard of living, your saving will reflect on your quality of living Saving might not give you pleasure, but reduces pressure in the future M.L. Narendra Kumar

I am a war I am a war, I am beyond a jury without mercy  I am a war, I can bring down the nations into ashes  I am a war, I ensure people shed blood on the mud I am a war, I can create tension within the nation I am a war, fought with strategy without humanity I am a war, who can create war heroes as well as widows I am a war, I can wipe the entire race in single phase I am a war, I consume trillions of dollars to ensure millions are homeless I am a war, Destruction is my motivation I am a war, I am used for testing a gun by killing the men I am a war, I leave a mark which can never be forgotten or forgiven War stories are inspiring for the reader but it is a nightmare for those who are part of those stories Agitated mind thinks about war whereas peaceful mind thinks about solution  M.L. Narendra Kumar

When it comes to us We have an idea for others business, whereas when it comes to us, we feel the market is bad  We have solutions for others problem, whereas when it comes to us, we feel we don’t have one We can assist others in their decision making, whereas when it comes us, we are clueless We have remedies for others illnesses, whereas when it comes us, we feel there is no cure We give lots of suggestions for others improvement, whereas when it comes to us, we are clueless We advise others on managing their Finance whereas we feel our earning is not sufficient We tell others how to approach life, whereas when it comes to us, we feel it is miserable We insist others to follow certain routines whereas when it comes to us, we have reasons why we don't follow  We try to change others Attitude whereas when it comes to us, we feel we are right. When we can help others, why not we help ourselves? When we expect others to change why not we change?

Unshared Unshared experience is inexperience in action Unshared feeling is hostility in action Unshared happiness is selfishness in action Unshared pain is suffering in action Unshared vision is disengagement in action Unshared wealth is poverty in action  Unshared plan is non- performance in action Unshared knowledge is ignorance in action Unshared information is speculation in action Human-being is an output of care and share, so let’s share M.L. Narendra Kumar

Happiness Crisis A young man met an old Monk and said " I am not as happy as my neighbour, why do I feel like that"  Old Monk: said " your neighbour met me last week and he said the same" Young man: "I thought he was happy" Old Monk said "My dear young man, since you started comparing your lives with others life you don't have time to appreciate what you have" and hence you live with happiness crisis Remember, happiness compared is happiness lost M.L.Narendra Kumar

Lesson-492 Savings-3 It is not how much you save, it is how you invest By learning how to invest you are learning how to increase your net worth M.L. Narendra Kumar

Lesson-491 Savings-2 Saving is a learning for better Living Saving is a discipline which needs to be learnt M.L. Narendra Kumar

Lesson-490 Savings-1 Financial peace is achieved when you go by the philosophy of income- Savings= Expenses Every rupee saved is every rupee earned M.L. Narendra Kumar

Leadership Lesson-An insight from an Interaction with an Auto driver Chennai-a vibrant city blended with tradition and technology. We can see people from various parts of the nation who build their career here. Though Chennai is famous for many reasons but auto users in Chennai have few sad stories to share.  By making the above statement I don't to want brand the auto drivers of Chennai as customer unfriendly. We do have Auto Anna durai who is a case study on customer care and a sought out Ted speaker. Before few years I was waiting to board an auto and I came across an Auto driver who should have been in mid 30s, normally in Chennai Auto drivers don't use the meter and hence we need to bargain, since I didn't have an option I started bargaining, the auto driver said the following: "Sir by paying 20 Rupees more, neither you need to sell your house in Anna Nagar nor by charging 20 Rupees more I will buy a house in T.Nagar." after listening to him I de

Problems Vs. Problems Some perceive problems as an enemy whereas others perceive it as a friend Some perceive problems as a pain whereas others perceive it is a challenge Some perceive problems as a brake whereas others Perceive it is an ignition Some perceive problems as a tragedy whereas others perceive it as comeback story Some perceive problems as a loss whereas others perceive it is an investment for growth Some perceive problems as a reason for failure whereas others perceive it is as a stepping stone for success Some perceive problem as spoil sport in their life whereas others perceive it as an event in their life Some perceive problem as a difficulty whereas others perceive it as reason for their existence Some perceive problem as an unwanted evil whereas others perceive it as an angel disguised as an evil. It is not the problem that worries us it is our perception that converts events and situations into problems. By cha

Bad Appraisal and a promotion   Sheela got a mail from the HR and she was disappointed to see her appraisal score, after a few minutes she felt uneasy and mailed her boss about her condition. After some time, she reached the parking space & felt nauseated, she decided to reach her company doctor & left the parking space. After an examination and a long discussion, she started crying. Sheela received a call from her husband and he said "Darling I am promoted as a senior Manager" Sheela said " I remain as a developer, but shortly we both will be parents" Husband out of joy said "Double promotion" Sheela said " It is a divine promotion" The husband said "it is our symbol of love" M. L. Narendra Kumar

Too far away 6 Years boy and his father were sitting on a terrace. The boy asked daddy "how far is the sky from this place? The father replied "Too far" Son asked "Daddy, why did mother go so far away" The father said "Doctor felt, she requires a long rest" Son said "Yes daddy, we should not disturb her, let her take some rest" The father looked up the sky and said "Honey, you had given me an understanding son" M.L. Narendra Kumar

Oh Terrorist Oh, Terrorist, you are neither a hero nor a martyr, you are coward covered as a human bomb Oh, Terrorist, you will neither be remembered nor celebrated, you will be Mr. nobody   Oh, Terrorist, your mother gave birth to you as a single piece, you will reach home in multiple pieces.   Oh Terrorist, when your weak mind was brainwashed you never realized your strong body will be torn apart   Oh, Terrorist, you think you are fighting a holy war but you didn't realize there was nothing holy about it Oh Terrorist, Since Army lives with humanity, you are there or else your camps can become graves Oh Terrorist, Remember, you do have a family and they do have heads, our knife doesn't differentiate a vegetable and a head Oh Terrorist, if you have the courage to negotiate, we do have ears to listen   Oh, Terrorist, you might have the heart to seek forgiveness, but we delegate the act of forgiveness to our God   Oh Terrorist, don't ki