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 !