The day I received Gold Medal…

It’s a renowned cliché to share one’s achievements with others (well wishers).

And it was the day when I received Gold Medal for topping our branch in college.

I rather view it in other way…for the effort in tapping the positive energy in and around me.

I know many things happen when you are in college. Its all about your choice how you cook the things by the end.  You can make things fun/filthy/fabulous. You can stand out of the crowd; keep yourself distinct from others (taken an opportunity to be famous or notorious). But, my stress is on your VISION, your SATISFACTION, your ability to THINK FAR, sometimes BEYOND THE VOID and STAY FOCUSSED!!

I know you end up labeling me as studious. But, I pity you…because of your stupidity at accepting the things richer in practicality. What is the so-called practicality? Well, every student has some personal objectives. Some lucky people identify them. And realize them, by keeping themselves in solitude at sub-conscious on one hand .As they cannot move away from their friends who make their day filled with joy/fun on the other hand. In other words it’s the ability to “Streamline” things at your chore. This sounds to be being selfish. In practical you are showing how you can be the one while being part of many.

The bottom line is ….”You either make others achieve or do for the self”!!

When you are good for nothing. What for are you here? It makes no point. Let me not make it more philosophical. I know its boring though beneficial.

I’m pleased as I have succeeded at both. Let me share with you that…..

1. I have given enough inputs to my friend(M.Srilakshmi) in setting up a dream as high as

    being an IIMian and who later on realized her dream with her own persistence.
    I appreciate her diligence.[Srilakshmi, I hope you’ll not deny this !?]

2. Of recent(of late) I succeeded in transforming myself from an individual to an

    institution with only one VISION in mind toiling for it most of my time. I shall

    disclose what it is on one fine day much sooner!!

Well, the Gold Medal I got -- though is a token of my achievement, I perceive it more as that of  my stay in the college sharing my thoughts/aspirations/gossips/goals/interests/fun and many more with my friends. Its good they have given but its petty as they done it by considering the numerical percentage as metric which I rate as unimportant/least bothered about when you have enough stuff; good at the subject you are interested in.

So, this infact belongs to all those who are pretty good at their subjects of interest. Again, those that help you mould the self for improving the society. Particularly, in uplifting the life style of a common man!!

Point to be mentioned:

Its not that easy to get a Gold Medal when you aim at percentage. But is...when you drive your thirst for acquiring the  knowledge and applying it. 

To reiterate, its easy if you have an objective to drill down into the subject you are given !!

Satisfaction over-rules Success !!

"What if the costs of hard work out-weigh its benefits?" We may get disappointed, sometimes even depressed. Also, we may rate ourselves as the unsuccessful ones that finally leads us to conclude that "the life is not well-lived". Isn't it so? But, why can't we think the other side of it? If there arises a situation as said above, then I would say the person is more successful. Because, I look at the satisfaction that I got in keeping my "efforts" rather than getting disappointed looking at the results.
One should remind that, the only thing which we can do is "effort". So, when one is successful in putting his efforts, where is the point to question its failure?? Infact, the wise would never seek fame or Worldly success, for them these are the shallow things that crumble to dust in time. This seems to be pragmatic. But isn't there a case that this pragmatic realism be the parent to the excellence? Persons who stand before the mirror daily, saying "You are the best. You are doing really well", look comical. But, it can yield results for it is this relentless drive that keeps them on the track to achieve their goals. Another truism that I have come to know is that success is not the same as reaching the top of our profession.
Let us consider the two instances :
ViswanathanAnand, PeteSampras,TigerWoods etc., are considered to be successful because they have won more tournaments than any other.
But, consider a painter, an artist, a book-writer or a fashion designer, here the objective judgement results in a different way. Luck and fashion play a major role. An artist who found to be the best to one may not be in the others view. This is the reason why a possible genius would sometimes die unrecognized. Hence, we need a more subjective measure to fulfill our potentials.
Now, let me put the question… "Can you term a man who have won the World of high finance/esteem but lose his family and friends as Successful? Is he satisfied ?" Perhaps, not! We can observe a bit of dissatisfaction in him despite a big S (success) behind him. Thus, success can only add to our Satisfaction. But, it isn't everything. It is the Satisfaction that ultimately gives us the happiness and is the most rewarding kind of all !!!