A few weeks ago, I attended a diversity training and one of the things that the instructor mentioned still rings a bell in my mind. I dont remember the exact words, but it goes something like: A homogeneous entity bonds easily with a homogeneous group, but the incremental creativity attained is minimal. A heterogeneous entity does not bond easily with a homogeneous group, but the incremental creativity attained is much more significant.
When I decided to receive an MBA, most people around me raised eyebrows. Here are some of the amusing comments.
1. Why do you need an MBA? ( Read: You dont need it ! )
2. Will you get a good job after an MBA ? ( Read: I dont think so. You were just lucky to land at your current job/designation )
4. You are so technical ( Read: Don't be stupid and try something new. You will fail )
5. Are there students of your age there ? ( Read : You are too old for it )
6. Is it worth the $$ ? ( Read as: I dont think it is worth it. Dont waste your money. )
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Its amazing to note that around most people received me with a negative vibe when I first confronted them with the news. It made me feel like I had booked a one way ticket to the moon. Ofcourse, there were a couple of needles in the haysack that made me feel good too :).
I really love the song "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor. The lyrics are out of the world and I find it highly motivating..
EYE OF THE TIGER:
Risin' up, back on the street
Did my time, took my chances
Went the distance, now I'm back on my feet
Just a man and his will to survive
So many times, it happens too fast
You change your passion for glory
Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past
You must fight just to keep them alive
Chorus:
It's the eye of the tiger, it's the cream of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night
And he's watchin' us all in the eye of the tiger
Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds 'til we take to the street
For we kill with the skill to survive
chorus
Risin' up, straight to the top
Have the guts, got the glory
Went the distance, now I'm not gonna stop
Just a man and his will to survive
chorus
The eye of the tiger (repeats out)...
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Why not Blog
It is weird that I who once never liked the idea of blogging am here today to blog again. Pondering over this subject I tried to reason as to why someone would not want to blog ; I could think of a few:
- It is a waste of time. Go on, get a life.
- I am too lazy for it.
- I dont have anything to write.
- I want my privacy. I dont want to share my ideas with others.
- Is it safe?
- I am too shy for it. I might also be scared. I dont want people to judge me based on my blogs. I also dont want everyone to know what I my thought process is.
- I hate the keyboard. I prefer the pen and paper stuff.
- I am not a good writer.
- It is a permanent record. I dont want to write something that I will regret. I may even hurt people around me.
- I hate reliving the past.
- Memories are best left as memories.
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