➤Glamour of 99

Money cannot buy happiness!!! Then how to be happy ?

Good news is that the happiness comes easy. It does not require efforts, great job or lot of money.

Let me share the glamour of 99 with you....

1) What do you want in life ?

The answers can vary. Most of the people say that they want name, fame, money, success and satisfaction. However, they all ultimately seek only one thing - Happiness. In an attempt to seek this elusive happiness, people get lost in "rat race".

2) Next age is the age of conservation!!!

The generations have changed from scarcity to abundance. Current generation is consuming way too much. They want more and more. We are pushing nature to the limits. The time has come when one has to be conservative in consumption. May it be food or materialistic things. The accumulation is causing stress and robs us of the quality of life.

3) Join the movement

People, all the world are beginning to realise that accumulation of things is taking us away from ourselves, relationships and our soul. Some rich people have voluntarily decided to keep just 99 things in their possession and get rid of balance. They confirm that they are much happier than before.

4) It is a virtual club

That means you do not have to sign anywhere. You do not have to become any member. You have to simply declare to yourself that you are part of the movement. That means you have to deliberately make efforts to live life with only 99 things of your own. You have to believe that you are keeping too may things which will never be used.

5) It is easy and fun ☺

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You need not throw balance things in one day. Just take out 5 items everyday, donate these or simply dump in the garbage. Anything which you have not used in the last two years will most likely never be used. You have the habit of keeping it...Just in case - for tomorrow. You will be surprised to see that even after two months ...you are still throwing things away.


Cheers for your happy life....

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➤Small organizations - Boon for freshers

Big Name / Big platform- Not true anymore!!!

An old saying “A known devil is better than an unknown angel”.

Even in 21^st century we are following the same pattern while choosing the company in our initial stages, “Big organization, big exposure”. However, it is not true anymore !!!

It is better to pick a “startup” in the early days of your career where you will get a better learning platform, a versatile role and chances to involve in multitasking.

 

Larger the tree, narrower the leave!!! Tropical trees are larger in size but have narrow sleek leaf.

Bigger  the company, narrower your role would be. Key Results Areas would be highly focused and specifically defined. More likely, it would be narrow in nature.

Working as an entry-level employee one does  not get enough space to think the beyond  work. You may not get frequent opportunities to show your creativity. In a small company, you may be a game changer.

Early recognition give you a positive energy:

At the early stages of career, money provides the primary satisfaction. However, the biggest motivational factor is to get recognized through your work. This gives you a kick to be more productive. On the other hand, in giant industry, its happens rarely and far between.

So, rather play smart.

Group to individual:

Even after working hard, it is difficult to get recognized as an individual for your Work. So even working in a team does not get rewarded. The need to get recognized gets fulfilled in startup company because of limited manpower. In an MNC, there would be number of employee serving with same skill.

Getting recognition for your work as an individual not only increases confidence but also reduces the anxiety level.

Also Read :

https://shiningcup.blogspot.in/2017/02/9-facts-to-check-whether-jio-honeymoon.html

https://shiningcup.blogspot.in/2017/02/mba-or-pgdm-which-one-to-choose.html

https://shiningcup.blogspot.in/2017/02/i-am-sure-these-5-movies-will-change.html

https://shiningcup.blogspot.in/2017/02/even-if-you-hate-readingyou-must-read.html

https://shiningcup.blogspot.in/2017/02/if-you-love-and-enjoy-your-jobyou-do.html

➤Do looks really matter ?

👯👮If you look in the mirror and get worried about your looks, you are not alone!!! Millions of people are not comfortable with their looks and wish they were more pretty or handsome. 

Good news is that looks do not matter in your success path. Or do they ???

1) Natural Looks

Your natural looks are not in your control. You just got it from God. These are "Not-negotiable" looks. A look at the successful people confirms that these looks do not affect your future. Your features, skin color, nose shape, eyes size etc. are raw presentations of you. Some great people had very ordinary looks. People think Archimedes was ugly.

Just chill!!!

2) Negotiable Looks

The important part is "what you do with these looks"? How you keep your hair, shaved vs. beard, shape of glasses and maybe, length of ear-rings. The negotiable looks can make you smarter or uglier in the eyes of world at large. It shows your attitude and people judge you based on your Attitude. Certainly affects your career. 
Watch out !!!

3) Smile...you are on camera

Whatever your looks are, a genuine smile on your face will make you look attractive. It is a a very simple but potent way to make yourself like-able. Moreover, it is believed that only Humans have been given the ability to smile. 
Start today !!!

4) Confidence

Confidence is the ability to feel beautiful without needing someone to tell you. When you are positive, have required knowledge, believe in yourself and trust in Almighty, a radiance appears on your face. This makes you look shining even with ordinary facial features. 

5) People remember your persona

As you grow older , you will realize that it is less important to LOOK good and more important to DO good. Anybody can fall in love with your temporary looks but it is your heart and personality that someone stays with you.

For careers, relationships or success, Beautiful has nothing to do with looks. It is how you are as a person and how you make others feel about themselves.

Now, smile in the mirror ....you are an amazing individual.

Follow the blog for more. XO!!

➤WhatsApp- New layout, new features

Oooops ... Surprising  !!! WhatsApp has changed the layout. What does it mean now .....???

1) You have a Master Camera button on the WA home page. It is quite handy to click without loosing time, just in case you need to be instant.

2) Main feature is Dynamic Status button to share your status with contacts. You also have the option to choose your audience. Of course, the status remains visible for just 24 hours.

3) Is it plain copying from Snapchat features ? Does it violate copyright or WA can get away with feature hijacking ?

4) The contact button is replaced by Message Button and placement is pushed upwards with just a visual tab. Those who were surprised to see the contacts missing, will get it there.

5) Overall, if you are familiar with SnapChat (or Instagram) , you will not be lost in new Status feature. !!!

Anything else, you noticed or some unique benefit of using it, please comment....

Follow for latest updates..

XO!!!

➤9 facts to check whether Jio honeymoon is over!!!

UPDATE-
Jio membership at 49 only. Download the Jio Money app, register on it, and create a four-digit m-pin for safety. Recharge Rs. 99 for the Prime membership plan, and you will be awarded a Rs. 50 cashback. 

Prime vs non-Prime (Prepaid)

Rs 49 plan offers 600 MB to Jio Prime users and 300 MB to non-Prime users with 3 days validity. Unlimited SMS.

Rs 96 plan gives unlimited 4G data to Jio Prime users and 0.6 GB data to non-Prime users. For Jio Prime users, the high speed 4G data has a limit of 7 GB with 1GB/day FUP. Unlimited SMS.

Rs 149 plan gives 2 GB to Jio Prime users and 1 GB to non-Jio Prime users with a validity of 28 days. . Both types of users get 100 SMS in this plan.

Rs 303 plan offers unlimited 4G data with 28 GB high speed data limit, FUP 1 GB/day to Jio Prime users and 2.5 GB to non-Prime users, valid for 28 days. Unlimited SMS.

Rs 499 plan offers unlimited 4G data with 56 GB high speed data limit, FUP 2 GB/day to Jio Prime users and 5 GB to non-Prime users, valid for 28 days. Unlimited SMS.

Rs 999 plan offers unlimited 4G data with 60 GB high speed data limit to Jio Prime users and 12.5 GB to non-Prime users, valid for 60 days for Prime users and 30 days for non-Prime users. There is no FUP limit in this plan. Unlimited SMS.

(This is added to my previous blog below. Only selective plans are mentioned)

Jio subscriber list has hit 100 million mark at a shocking rate of 7 subscribers per second during last 70 days. FREE is over and paid schemes are announced by Ambani. 

A quick check on where we stand today.....

1) A large number of people are keeping JIO as a second number. If we continue to keep our base number and also opt for JIO membership plan, we effectively PAY 3735/- EXTRA during next one year. 👐

2) If you are using high-end hand-set and it does not support dual SIM or double 4G compatibility, you shall be carrying two mobiles, which is not trendy these days.👎

3) The common feedback about reliance network is not encouraging. There are pockets of black-out and poor network. You switch to reconnect through your second operator.👫

4) Inter carrier connectivity is still not fully solved despite claims to the contrary. That means, this suspense might discourage many to keep JIO as a sole number.😏

5) 99% of Indian cities would be connected to JIO by 2017 end only. Call satisfaction would be little unsure for next 8-10 months.👅

6) Other telecom players would likely react and respond to JIO offer. Experience shows, these companies would match the offer. To what extent, cannot be said right now.👀

7) Meanwhile, the pleasure point is that 1 GB of data is now available at Rs. 10/- only for all calls, messages and internet. Too good!!!👌

8) You will be surprised to know that other companies took approximately 13 years to reach 100 million mark. Jio just 70 days.💗

9) Do you also observe that JIO has an image issue ? Why Jio number is considered as a number for lower segment of society ? Just because, we got it FREE ?💪

I would be keen to see Idea, Vodafone and Airtel moves in next 30 days......

Hello to a new era !!!!

➤MBA or PGDM ....which one to choose ???

The eternal search is On. After graduation, management degree is still a grand-mother's favourite (Ooops!!👿👿) but what is the right choice ?

An MBA or PGDM!!! A quick insight for budding professionals...

What is the difference ?

MBA is a degree while PGDM/PGDBM is a diploma.

How does it matter ?

MBA can be awarded by Universities. PGDBM is traditionally given by recognised Institutes.

Is MBA better or vice-versa ?

What you learn during your studies is paramount. The skills you acquire will help you in social, personal and professional life. It is not a paper degree. 

Which has more value ?

It does not matter, by what name you call this qualification.If you check the market, you will find that diploma pass-outs from IIMs  get exorbitantly higher compensation compared to ordinary University degrees.

Which will improve my job prospects ?

Employers generally do not care about the nature of reward. If you have better skills, attitude and abilities, you will get a cutting edge over others.

Long term pay package ?

Degree will help you in getting to the interview board. Future salary and growth will be decided by what you contribute for the company.

So, What should I do ?

Depends !!! You must consider the ability to pay fees, time you can devote for studies, city of your choice and mode of studies (Full time, Part time etc...). Ultimately, people will not remember your award or your percentage. They will value you for your contribution in real sense.

BTW, grand-mother's favourite does not mean...she studied it. 😅😅😅

If you are not decided or more questions ... Ask now. I shall be delighted to address.

Cheers!!! XO 

➤I am sure these 5 movies will change your life

These movies should be kept in a Time-capsule for years to come.

As soon as you come out of movie theater, you are tempted to pass a judgement- good, bad or so-so. Of the thousands of movies, it would be unfair to choose just five as Excellent, but these five movies will change your attitude towards life for-ever.

Worth a time investment !!! Go ahead....

5. Life of Pi

Excellent movie to see your problems in perspective. The plot revolves around understanding the religious incompatibilities, survival techniques and understanding human nature. Living with a tiger on boat and fighting physical needs teaches you to have courageous, perseverance and focus in life.

4. A beautiful mind

Everything is a perception and nothing is real. The story revolves around a wonderful human taking this philosophy take to the extreme, caught as schizophrenia. A real life character, Nash, a nobel prize winner, gets cured by logic and understanding. Lovely depiction of wonders of mind.

3. Cast Away

The movie has very few dialogues since the hero gets lost in an isolated island. In one of my corporate sessions, participants took out 71 lessons from it. Amazing!!! Spellbound display of friendship, human values, skills development and strategic planning. You are sure to be excited and thrilled.

4. Deewar

I have taken the liberty of recommending Amitabh Bachchan block buster for the sheer pleasure of learning communication skills, value of life, choosing priorities and courageous decisions. The story line forces you to relate to your life, ambitions and family life. The sharp dialogues will lingers in your ears even after years.

5. Lagaan

Another Hindi movie on my list which can teach you entire MBA in three hours. Great inter-woven concepts on skill identification, team building, self belief and conflict management. It reminds you that celebration of small victories are key to big achievements. Amir Khan reinforces the thought..."what is mind can conceive, body can achieve.

Enjoy the movies, introspect and imbibe. No need to keep a note book to write lessons. Lol !!!

Happy watching...

Cheers !!! XO

➤Even if you hate reading....you must read these books !!!

These 5 books will change your life...➧

Books are friends for ever. But not everybody likes to read. Nevertheless, these 5 books just cannot be ignored, for sure.

5. Rich Dad Poor Dad

The book uses lovely parables to explain the basic finances. You will learn cash flows, investing basics, starting your business and property investments. If you follow the tips, you just cannot go wrong. 

However, start small and you will find the way.

4. Secret

It is a fascinating presentation on getting whatever you want. Author gives you all logical reasons as to how Law to Attraction works. How to draw everything towards your wants. You focus...and it gets bigger. 

Watch the results as you practice...Wowww.

3. How to win friends and influence people

Dale Carnegie tells you how you can be popular in your social or professional circle. Small chapters keep you glued to the book. It also explains the time-tested ways of changing others thinking to your style of thinking. 

Caution: Read slowly and practice on regular basis.

2. Who moved my cheese !!

Today's constantly evolving world requires dynamic strategies. Changing jobs or even careers is easily accepted by society now. Your position, company or role will become stale with time. The CHEESE is either taken by someone else or moved away. The FOUR characters in this small, yet powerful book, unfolds a lovely story. 

Of course, with energy to move-on!!!

1. Seven habits of highly successful people

A top class best seller, Steven Covey describes how habits can change your life. A systematic road-map of inner victories to outer victories will bring laurels to your life. The seventh habit is will coax you to update your skills as you grow up.

My take ...Complete it in about 45 days and then revise whenever you can!!

PS : These books are available at peanut prices everywhere!!!

➤Selfies may be harming your self-image

Share if you smiled. It often brings a smile on your face when you see young teenagers make funny poses in front of their mobile cameras. The exercise finishes only after endless angles and emotions. 

You are right, they are mastering the art of SELFIE.

But, how good these are to your self-esteem?

1)  A selfie is actually not YOU

When you take dozens of pic and choose the best for posting on social site, you are presenting what others will admire, not what you actually are. You manipulate and adjust according to the world at large. This harms your self esteem in the long run.

2) You present only a part-self to the world

You take tremendous pain to crop the perceived unwanted areas of your body or surroundings to have a rosy-rosy feeling. You become a presentable FAKE. In an overt zeal to please others, you are destroying a part of you. If you do not love yourself, how would others do ?

3) You remain self-obsessed

You must enjoy the event, dinner, function or picnic. However, if you continually focus on taking selfies, you will miss the pleasure. You are not enjoying the present since you are constantly thinking about posting the selfie as soon as you can. You will have a pic to post without a story to tell.

4) Do you have a selfie-mania

Psychologists believe selfie-mania temporarily paralyses you. you become oblivious of the occasion or people around you. Selfies at cremations or accident spots raises serious questions about this addiction. 

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) has officially confirmed what many people thought all along: taking ‘selfies’ is a mental disorder. The disorder is called selfitis, and is defined as the obsessive compulsive desire to take photos of one’s self and post them on social media as a way to make up for the lack of self-esteem and to fill a gap in intimacy.

5) I, me, myself attitude

You project a self image of "I am OK, you are not OK". After your posting your regularly and persistently check the comments and like for your selfie. This leads to inflated self image. Also, if you do not responses, you get desperate, ask people to respond or even get upset. All this inhibits your relationships with world at large.

And, of course your are vulnerable to mis-use of your selfies by unwanted elements.

Enjoy the selfies but keep as a fun/hobby not as an obsession or addiction. It should not overshadow your other positive personality traits.

I would be keen to hear your side of the opinion. Waiting .......

➤If you love your job, you need not work at all

Just listen to your heart when choosing a job. It cannot be wrong. There is a difference in Spending your life and Living your life. Likewise, Doing a job and Enjoying your work, are two different states.

Have a look at these people. They are simply ecstatic about whatever they are doing. Are you ??

5 mistakes people make while choosing a job –

1)  All friends are opting for this

It is an easy trap for you when you do not get the right guidance. People of your age have the similar level of intelligence, give and take a few degrees. You can have their opinion but must not blindly follow them.

You tend to ignore your skills and competencies and dissatisfaction creeps in as you go along. Do not buy others’ mistakes. God does not make crap…you are different and unique.

2)  This has more opportunities in market

There are job CRAZES in the market and a specific profession may be more in demand at a point of time. Listen, there may be less jobs in the job of your passion but how many jobs do you need, after-all? Just – ONE. 

If you market yourself properly, a progressive employer will even CREATE a position for you, even if there is no vacancy.

3)  Must get this minimum salary in any job

Businesses run on commercial principles. You may not decide your first salary but next paycheck is in your hands. Employer will always PAY you less than what you GIVE him in worth. 

So, you give worth 80000/- and he will compensate you 50000/-. And if you work for 4000/- he will not pay you even 4001/-. Simple mathematics. Your call !!!

4)  Company has big name

Big name does not mean big money. You ideas will have more value in a small enterprise or a start-up. Grow and rise with them. The chances of you, getting lost in the crowd, is more in a giant organization. 

Moreover, in a small company, you will get a chance to do multi-tasking which will you votary of skills for future jobs.

5)   I do not like this city

In the initial years of your career, go to any and every city. A ship is safest in the harbour but that was not the reason, ship was made. Get out of your comfort zone. Meet interesting people and see novel places. 

As you grow, you will have more stories to tell. Stories attract people and people make you successful.

So, what story are you going to tell your children and grand-children ???

My dear friend Jugal extended to add the following points-

1. Select a job which provides you more happiness, not more money.
2. As an economist rightly said, we are happy when we spwnd money. So, please review if the job will give you enough time to spend this money at right place with right people.
3. There should be Pride in what you do, irrespective of where you do. Identify if you will have this P in your job. 

Feel free to comment or share. I shall be delighted to provide more information. Looking forward.....