Puncture your ego

Having conquered half the world and having ruined hundreds of towns and cities in his ego-driven quest, King Alexander reached India and found himself lost in a vast desert. With no water in sight for days, his thirst became unbearable.

He came across an old beggar who had a pot of drinking water, but the latter asked,"what will you give me in lieu of this pot of water?" Alexander, who had not seen a drop of water for almost a week, offered half of his kingdom. The beggar said, "Come tomorrow, as I want not half but your entire kingdom."

Alexander agreed to trade his entire kingdom for the pot of water. The beggar laughed and said,"So the worth of your kingdom is just a pot of water." Alexander realised his mistake and went back, but died on his way.

There is a story of a disciple who went to a Guru to learn martial arts. After sustained practice, the disciple became an invincible sword fighter."Why should I now bow before the Guru, whom I can easily defeat in sward fight?" The impudent disciple challenged his Guru for a sword fight. The Guru accepted the challenge.

One day the disciple learnt that the Guru was getting an eight-feet- long sword made for the dual so that he could attack the disciple from a safe distance. In response , the disciple arranged a 10 feet-long sword. however, the disciple did not know that the eight feet sheath of the Guru contained only a one -foot-long sharp sword.

On the appointed day, as the dual started, the disciple scrambled to take out his sword out of his sheath. The Guru quickly brought out his sword and placed it on the disciple's neck, who know pleaded for mercy.

The Guru forgave his disciple and said,"Always keep a small sword in your big sheath if you want to win". In other words, even when you occupy high posts, or acquire exceptional capabilities, your ego should always be small.

10 steps to success

Charles Knight the world famous management guru and CEO of a major US corporation was sent for a tough blue-collared job in a foundry plant during the summer by his father at the age of 15, Later, he continued his journey on the path of practical learning at various countries. At 30, he revolted against his parents' grand plan and instead of joining family business joined Emerson Electric, turned it into a best-managed company and rose to the level of its youngest-ever chairman.

What was it that propelled him to the top? Fortunately, we have all this from him as his 10 point philosophy of life.

1 - Setting priorities. Health comes first without which we have nothing . your family comes second and profession comes third. Once the first and two are organised, the third is taken care of automatically.

2 - Ability to grab tough problems and not hand them over to others. The burnt of making hard decision to be owned by the leader only.

3 - Set the demand standards of excellence. Mediocrity is directly proportionate to compromise; and once the leader compromises, the whole organisation has to compromise.

4 - Sense of urgency: It is always better to do something than doing nothing at all.

5 - Attention to details. Getting facts is the key to good decision-making.

6 - Commitment: Performance can never be ensured without the commitment. A committed

fellow is the person who doesn't fly into the town on the morning of the meeting, but flies a night before.

7 - Never worry about things you can't do anything. Concentrate on the possibilities.

8 - Temperament and ability to digest failures. No innovation is possible unless a person is willing to accept mistakes.

9 - Be tough but fair with people. Being tough means setting standards and demanding performance. A leader is not supposed to compromise in choosing people. he cannot let emotions get in the way while making a choice.

10 - Fun: It means working and let colleagues work in a self-motivated, tension-free and relaxed atmosphere.

Thought for the Day for the month of December

Thoughts are the food of the mind. A New thought everyday will not only be fresh food but will provide the necessary nutrition and stimulant needed to keep the mind healthy and enthusiastic about life.

Dec 01 - The more you understand yourself, the easier it is to remain happy and peaceful.

Dec 02 - The less you speak, the more you are listened to.

Dec 03 - Love is great power, but it takes power to have pure love.

Dec 04 - Some people think a lot and speak a lot but back down at the time of doing.

Dec 05 - If you miss an opportunity, do not cloud your eyes with tears. Keep your vision clear so that you will not miss the next one.

Dec 06 - If you keep your vision elevated, you chin automatically keep up.

Dec 07 - To give money in charity is good, but to be a pure and charitable soul is far greater.

Dec 08 - When all your attachments are with the One God, then your achievements are many.

Dec 09 - If you ALWAYS do your best, you will be free from regrets.

Dec 10 - When jealousy rises its ugly head even the ones we love become our enemies.

Dec 11 - To use punctuation marks on paper is easy but can you put a full stop to waste thoughts?

Dec 12 - The price of freedom is always responsibility.

Dec 13 - There is great beauty in simplicity. That which is simple is close to Truth.

Dec 14 - A smile can make short work of any difficulty.

Dec 15 - A person who is crooked can never enjoy real peace of mind. His tricks tie him into knots.

Dec16 - No one tortures you except your own nature. Make your nature sweet and loveable; then win the love of all.

Dec 17 - Your controlling power should be such that you should have only such thoughts at a particular time as you desire to have. No more , no less.

Dec 18 - If I am always comparing myself with other human beings, I will either suffer from ego or jealousy.

Dec 19 - Very fortunate is the one who has learned to admire, but not to envy.

Dec 20 - In the world, many people remain starving hungry because of the greed of others. If we knew how to share then the problem would be solved.

Dec 21 - If every step is taken in remembrance of God, just imagine how much fortune there is in every moment.

Dec 22 - When you are angry, a great deal of energy is used up and wasted, Use energy wisely.

Dec 23 - God makes us fragrant flowers. Am I spreading sweetness to all?

Dec 24 - If God is my Father, Teacher, Guide, etc. how can I fear ANYTHING in this physical world?

Dec 25 - To fear death means that you do not understand the importance of life.

Dec 26 - If truth and honesty come easy to me, then love from God also comes easily.

Dec 27 - Even if you are sick and become a patient, you must never lose patience.

Dec 28 - Many people will want to quarrel and fight with you: realize that the only weapon you need are a smile and loveful attitude.

Dec 29 - Be the magnet of peace so that you can attract placeless souls.

Dec 30 - Is it possible to have a unity in a nation when each one feels that he is better than his neighbour?

Dec 31 - Unless I develop self-respect, I will remain under someone else's foot.

Thought for a Day for the month of November

Thoughts are the food of the mind. A new thought everyday will not only be fresh food but will provide the necessary nutrition and stimulant needed to keep the mind healthy and enthusiastic about life.

Nov 01 - If you do wrong and try to prove you are right. TIME will smile at your foolishness.

Nov 02 - To give happiness to others is a great act of charity.

Nov 03 - Loneliness comes when I forget that God is my supreme companion.

Nov 04 - When you are looking for answers, always be ready for surprises.

Nov 05 - Do not expect love and attention. GIVE IT instead.

Nov 06 - To be able to smile in the face of disaster is the result of stable mind.

Nov 07 - Sticks and stones break bones - words often break relationship.

Nov 08 - If I do not clear up doubts in my mind, it is like allowing a cancer to grow.

Nov 09 - If I allow my mind to carry burdens, I will experience heaviness and become tired easily.

Nov 10 - Pin all your hopes in God, then you will not be pinned down by man.

Nov 11 - A rose can live amongst the thorns and yet never be injured by them; how about you?

Nov 12 - Tears of love do not cause sorrow, they become pearls.

Nov 13 - If people make a fool of you, remember that there is great wisdom in humility and silence.

Nov 14 - Even the most simple task is difficult for the lazy man.

Nov 15 - Some people's advice will only add vice to your life.

Nov 16 - Can someone, who causes pain to others, experience real joy?

Nov 17 - To taste the sweetness of life, you must have to power to forget the past.

Nov 18 - Anger makes you mad, why not be sensible?

Nov 19 - Did you know that love has nothing to do with bodies?

Nov 20 - If you give your rubbish to God, no one will throw his rubbish on you.

Nov 21 - At present how can you see the futue if you live in the past?

Nov 22 - Be yourself, be natural. It is far easier than pretending to be someone else.

Nov 23 - The moment I insult my fellow-man, I lose the respect of others.

Nov 24 - If there is no filament in a bulb, there is no light; if god is not in your life, there is no light in your life.

Nov 25 - A man with a bad temper is really angry with himself.

Nov 26 - In bitter world, one drop of true love is an ocean in the desert.

Nov 27 - Never lose hope. Hope is rope that swings you through life.

Nov 28 - Remember ! The conduct of parents is an education to children.

Nov 29 - If your thoughts are pure, it becomes easy to say what you think and do what you say.

Nov 30 - Make efforts to uplift yourself: do not degrade yourself, for one's own self is one's friend and one's own self is one's enemy.

Thought for a Day for the month of October

Thoughts are the food of the mind. A New thought everyday will not only be fresh food but will provide the necessary nutrition and stimulant needed to keep the mind healthy and enthusiastic about life.

Oct 01 - A generous heart will quickly become a precious heart.

Oct 02 - The weak and idle mind cannot create powerful thoughts.

Oct 03 - There cannot be final result until you finish the effort.

Oct 04 - One should be simple, but not stupid.

Oct 05 - To remain cheerful, congratulate the self and congratulate others on their speciality.

Oct 06 - When the world becomes like wild storm-the most beautiful shelter is God.

Oct 07 - Weapons by themselves are not dangerous, it is the anger within man that is harmful.

Oct 08 - The best way to get rid of enemies is to make them your friends.

Oct 09 - To be really independent means not even to lean on excuses.

Oct 10 - Do you UNDERSTAND the Tree of Life or do you simply STAND UNDER its branches?

Oct 11 - Your conscience is good friend, listen to it more often.

Oct 12 - Never blame others to protect yourself, for TIME has a way of revealing TRUTH.

Oct 13 - If you do everything with the feeling of happiness, there will be no task too difficult to perform.

Oct 14 - If we realize that wars are born in the minds of men, we would make greater efforts for peace of mind.

Oct 15 - Learning of love yourself frees you from hatred of others.

Oct 16 - Self- control will give you unlimited control.

Oct 17 - We used to say," As innocent as a child". These days what we can say?

Oct 18 - To fulfill God's desires is to fulfill your own.

Oct 19 - Your speciality influences others, so use it the best way you can.

Oct 20 - When you try your best and your best is not good enough, leave it in the hands of God.

Oct 21 - If I wish to advocate peace, do I have to shout and scream?

Oct 22 - You are you, therefore enjoy being your real self.

Oct 23 - There is always a change to change, but do you take the time off to change.

Oct 24 - If you have too much time on your hands then everything becomes heavy to handle.

Oct 25 - To be a child of God means to display his qualities.

Oct 26 - There is nothing more nourishing than happiness.

Oct 27 - Remember that you are very special. NO ONE can play your role better than you.

Oct 28 - Imagination is like a ferocious lion, do not allow it to run wild.

Oct 29 -If you see everyone as your brother, it becomes easy to remain loveful.

Oct 30 - when an obstacle comes in your way, stop crying and start trying.

Oct 31 - Only after you are awake do you realise you were sleeping.

Thought for a Day for the month of September

Thoughts are the food of the mind. A New thought everyday will not only be fresh food but will provide the necessary nutrition and stimulant needed to keep the mind healthy and enthusiastic about life,

Sep 01 - Nothing is just coincidence, every tree in life's garden bears significance.

Sep 02 - When you get angry, you lose more than your temper.

Sep 03 - We are shaped and fashioned by what we love; see what happens when you love God.

Sep 04 - The best way to behave when crisis strikes is to be brave.

Sep 05 - To be blind does not mean to be in darkness.

Sep 06 - Pure love is the basis of eternal relationships.

Sep 07 - One way to guard against the feelings to hate is to give regard.

Sep 08 - The one who knows how to adjust is the one who knows how to survive.

Sep 09 - You cannot make a fool of the one who keeps cool.

Sep 10 - The more you give benefit to others, the more you do good to yourself. Be good to yourself daily.

Sep 11 - The big question in life is death-the answer to death is life.

Sep 12 - One's character is not visible in a mirror.

Sep 13 - Pure manners are filled with grace, impure manners are disgraceful.

Sep 14 - Sometimes the greatest contribution you can make is to give regard.

Sep 15 - If others are against you, don't put your, back against the wall, see what you can gain from the company of God

Sep 16 - The harmony that exists within the minds of individuals will be reflected in harmonious society.

Sep 17 - To have love for God is to love humanity.

Sep 18 - Faith in God means no fear.

Sep 19 - Be careful ! Your each expression will leave an impression.

Sep 20 - Become righteous and you are free from wrongs.

Sep 21 - If someone keeps laughing at you, don't fret. At least you are giving happiness.

Sep 22 - If you give your heart to someone they might break it; give your heart to God and have it strengthened.

Sep 23 - If you allow things to surprise you, you will get easily confused.

Sep 24 - Sometimes you put out a helping hand to people and they spit on it, nonetheless, through you thoughts give love and mercy.

Sep 25 - Anyone can learn to be a good speaker, but how many live in a manner that others can learn from.

Sep 26 - Remembrances are often life's lesson that were forgotten.

Sep 27 - The search of SELF requires truth to the self.

Sep 28 - When you agree with people who gossip, you will be the next one they slander.

Sep 29 - If you bang your head against the Wall when problems come, your brain will get messed up.

Sep 30 - Real temperature control is to extinguish the heat of anger.

Thought for a Day for the month of August

Thoughts are the food of the mind. A New thought everyday will not only be fresh food but will provide the necessary nutrition and stimulant needed to keep the mind healthy and enthusiastic.

August 01 - An honest man never fears the eyes of strangers.

August 02 - Violence at home can lead to blood in the streets.

August 03 - Sometimes in life we wear so many masks that it becomes difficult to see your true self.

August 04 - The account of peace and happiness is credited when God is remembered, but debited when He is forgotten.

August 05 - To forget your troubles remember God.

August 06 - The more you try to guess, the less your are at rest.

August 07 - It only takes on ounce of courage to remove a ton of distress.

August 08 - If there is turmoil internally then everything outside seems confused.

August 09 - The lie you tell today will force you to lie again tomorrow.

August 10 - Being co-operative does not mean becoming a slave.

August 11 - If you wanted and didn't get, may be you don't need.

August 12 - Where wisdom is called for, force is of little use.

August 13 - When promises are not kept, close friends are lost.

August 14 - The one who truly understands himself is able to stand by himself.

August 15 - Of all the words that you speak , how many are towards God?

August 16 - If your talents and virtues are misused, the one who stands to lose is you.

August 17 - Do not lose hop in the hopeless.

August 18 - Condition your mind and remain cool under all conditions.

August 19 - Peace is so hard to find because it is under your nose.

August 20 - Have equal love for all and experience a life of equanimity.

August 21 - The lazy man is always occupied with his laziness.

August 22 - If you cannot appreciate what you have at the moment, how can you value what future has in store.

August 23 - The TRUTH is that TRUTH IS.

August 24 - Be firm when authority is required, but gentle and sweet when administering authority.

August 25 - In the long run the most difficult thing is to search for an easy way out.

August 26 - the fool is never satisfied while the wise man finds wealth in contentment.

August 27 - When one will not , two cannot quarrel.

August 28 - When your associates change their minds, make sure you don't change your mood.

August 29 - What is more important, your standard of living or living of life with correct standards?

August 30 - you may say you KNOW, but by your actions it is KNOWN.

August 31 - In all respects keep giving respect.