The Law of Stuart Smalley Genuinely strong self-esteem has nothing to do with the Stuart Smalley character on “Saturday Night Live.” Smalley was played by talk-show host A1 Franken who looked in the mirror to tell himself “You’re good enough,you’re smart enough, and doggone it, people like you.” This is not the kind of namby-pamby-feel-good …
Month: October 2020
Becoming One With the WorldSpeech given at the HT Leadership SummitDelhi, November 21, 2008© Chetan Bhagat ——————————————————————————– Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen. Thank you for the opportunity to speak at the leadership summit – the first of its kind for me. I am no leader. At best, I am a dreamer with perseverance to make …
Sparkspeech given at the orientation program for the new batch of MBA studentsSymbiosis, Pune, July 24, 2008© Chetan Bhagat ——————————————————————————– Good Morning everyone and thank you for giving me this chance to speak to you. This day is about you. You, who have come to this college, leaving the comfort of your homes (or in …
णमो अरिहंताणंणमो सिद्धाणंणमो आयरियाणंणमो उवज्झायाणंणमो लोए सव्व साहूणंएसो पंच णमोक्कारो, सव्व पावप्प णासणोमंगलाणं च सव्वेसिं, पडमम हवई मंगलं The Navkar Mantra is the most fundamental mantra in Jainism and can be recited at any time of the day. While reciting the Navkar Mantra, the aspirant bows with respect to Arihantas, Siddhas, Ächäryäs, Upädhyäyas, Sädhus, and …
इन दिनों पूरे देश ही नहीं, बल्कि पूरे विश्व में राजकुमार हीरानी की फिल्म ‘थ्री इडियट्स’ धूम मचा रही है। फिल्म में अनेक गंभीर बातों को हँसी-मजाक के बीच बताया गया है। इसलिए कई लोगों ने इस पर सरलता से ध्यान नहीं दिया। इमोशन और कॉमेडी के रोलर फास्टर में ऐसा होना स्वाभाविक है। फिल्म …
In life, your attitude determines your altitude… Always put a little gratitude in your attitude. Perhaps, you’ve heard that your attitude reflects leadership. Here are a few observations. If your leader is money, your attitude will reflect greed.If your leader is sin, your attitude will reflect lack of care.If your leader is selfishness, your attitude …
It was Friday morning and a young businessman finally decided to ask his boss for a raise. Before leaving for work, he told his wife what he was about to do. All day long he felt nervous and apprehensive. Finally, in the late afternoon, he summoned the courage to approach his employer, and to his …
A teacher in New York decided to honor each of her seniors in high school by telling them the difference they each made. Using a process developed by Helice Bridges of Del Mar, California, she called each student to the front of the class, one at a time. First she told them how the student …
No #1 Fat-releasing food: Calcium You must have heard that calcium helps to strengthen bones and teeth, but you will be amazed to hear that calcium also helps to control hunger pangs. Consumption of dairy products and other calcium rich products have low fat mass in their body and have more control over appetite. Hence, …
Beetroot: Beetroot purges our bodies of toxins; they clear the blood, liver and fight free radicals. Besides beetroots contains potassium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, fibre and vitamins A, B, and C. Pomegranate: This fruit is available all year round and you must make good use of it as it prevent free radicals and clears the blood. …