AQumen Training Services: Eighty Floors

AQumen Training Services: Eighty Floors: "There were once 2 brothers who lived on the 80th floor of a tall building. On coming home one day, they realized to their dismay that t..."

Eighty Floors

There were once 2 brothers who lived on the 80th floor of a tall
building. On coming home one day, they realized to their dismay that the lifts were not working and that they have to climb the stairs home. After struggling to the 20th level, panting and tired, they decided to abandon their bags and come back for them the next day.
They left their bags then and climbed on............

When they have struggled to the 40th level by this time they had gone sufficiently mad and irritated. The younger brother started to grumble and both of them began to quarrel. They continued to climb the flights of steps, quarreling all the way to the 60th floor.

They then realized that they have only 20 levels more to climb and decided to stop quarreling and continue climbing in peace. They silently climbed on and reached their home at long last. Each stood calmly before the door and waited for the other to open the door. And they realized that the key was in their bags which were left on the 20th floor.........

This story is a reflection on our life and times. All of us climb the
tall building called life........... some till all the 80 floors and some less. Many of us climb under the expectations of our companion.

Time to time these are our friends and parents till the 20th floor,
then our spouse and our dear ones till the next level of the building.
We seldom get to do the things that we really like and love and are under so much pressure and stress so that by the age of 20, we get tired and decided to dump this load. Being free of the stress and pressure, we work enthusiastically and dream ambitious wishes.

By the time we reach 40 years old, we start to lose our vision and dreams. We began to feel unsatisfied and start to complain and criticize. We live life as a misery as we are never satisfied.

Reaching 60, we realize that we have little left for complaining
anymore, and we began to walk the final episode in peace and calmness.
We think that there is nothing left to disappoint us, only to realize that we could not rest in peace because we have an unfulfilled dream..........a dream we abandon 60 years ago.

So what's your dream.....?

LIFE-

ONE PARAGRAPH THAT EXPLAINS LIFE! Arthur Ashe, the legendary Wimbledon tennis player was dying of AIDS which Was due to infected blood he received during a heart surgery in 1983. From world over, he received letters from his fans, one of which Reads :o "Why does GOD have to select you for such a Deadly disease"? Arthur Ashe replied: " world over -- 50 million children start playing tennis, 5 million learn to play tennis, 500,000 learn professional tennis, 50,000 come to the circuit, 5000 reach the grand slam, 50 reach Wimbledon, 4 to The semi final, 2 to the finals, And when I was holding a cup I never asked GOD 'Why me?'. And today When in Deep pain I should not ask GOD 'Why me?' " Happiness keeps you Sweet, Trials keep you Strong, Sorrow keeps you Human, Failure keeps you humble and Success keeps you glowing, but only Faith Keeps you going..

The 5 Cs for Campus to Corporate Transition

Found this as very apt thought of sharing

Five Cs Dr. R. Karthikeyan, Founder, Gemba School of HR, Chennai conveyed it very aptly when he said, “Knowledge gets you in the race, Skills make you progress, and it’s your Attitude that helps you win the race”. While inculcating the right attitude for success, particularly while making the transition from Campus to Corporate, he suggests that every young aspirant must focus on the 5Cs which are both attitude-related as well as skill-based. Attitudinal

1. Compassion – care and consideration for fellow human beings
2. Commitment – dedication to a cause, an assurance to fulfill
3. Courage – nerve and daring to stand up for values; and conviction

These attributes will have to be nurtured and made a part of one’s DNA. Skill based

1. Communication – convey to get things done
2. Commitment – dedication to a cause, an assurance to fulfill
3. Creativity – break-out from the routine; unconventional approaches

These skill-based attributes can be enhanced through training and practice over time. A sixth ‘C’ can be added – ‘Celebration’. For this sixth ‘C’, you need to develop the eighth habit or recognizing yourself, and often celebrating the occasion or event. There cannot be a better motivation than self-motivation. We have to pat ourselves on the back for a good job done. Celebration can also imply enjoyment or following a pursuit that gives sheer joy and or relaxation. You must balance your work and interests. You must pursue what your passion is. As Vijay Talwar suggests – “Getting a title or a promotion is not enough for an individual. Include in your goals other objectives like social causes. Have a balance and a realistic set of goals – include family, spiritual, pleasure and health-related goals as well. Pursue your interests with passion. Follow your passion/heart and aim for a good quality of life. Reach out beyond materialistic goals”. With these six ‘Cs’ as a bridge, one can hope to cross the six seas between the Campus and the Corporate !