A boy ‘n a girl were playing together. The boy had a collection of marbles. The girl had some sweets with her.

The boy told the girl that he will give her all his marbles in exchange for her sweets. The girl agreed.

The boy kept the biggest ‘n the most beautiful marble aside ‘n gave the rest to the girl. The girl gave him all her sweets as she had promised.

That night, the girl slept peacefully. But the boy couldn’t sleep as he kept wondering if the girl had hidden some sweets from him the way he had hidden his best marble.

Moral:
If you don’t give your hundred percent in a relationship, you’ll always keep doubting if the other person has given his/her hundred percent.

 

Read this small story; Hope that makes a BIG change in YOU

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The Professor began his class by holding up a glass with some water in it. He held it up for all to see & asked the students “How much do you think this glass weighs?”

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’50gms!’….. ’100gms!’ …..’125 gms’ …the students answered.

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“I really don’t know unless I weigh it,” said the professor, “but, my question is:

What would happen if I held it up like this for a few minutes?”…. .
‘Nothing’ …..the students said.

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‘Ok what would happen if I held it up like this for an hour?’ the professor asked.
‘Your arm would begin to ache’ said one of the student

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“You’re right, now what would happen if I held it for a day?”
“Your arm could go numb; you might have severe muscle stress & paralysis & have to go to hospital for sure!”
….. Ventured another student & all the students laughed
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“Very good.
But during all this, did the weight of the glass change?” Asked the professor.
‘No’…. Was the answer.
“Then what caused the arm ache & the muscle stress?”
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The students were puzzled.
“What should I do now to come out of pain?” asked professor again.
“Put the glass down!” said one of the students
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“Exactly!” said the professor.
Life’s problems are something like this.
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Hold it for a few minutes in your head & they seem OK.
Think of them for a long time & they begin to ache.
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Hold it even longer & they begin to paralyze you. You will not be able to do anything.
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It’s important to think of the challenges or problems in your life, But EVEN MORE IMPORTANT is to ‘PUT THEM DOWN’ at the end of every day before you go to sleep…

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That way, you are not stressed, you wake up every day fresh &strong & can handle any issue, any challenge that comes your way!

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Moral

So, when you start your day today, Remember friend to ‘PUT THE GLASS DOWN TODAY! ‘

LIFE is Like a FLUTE ….

It May Have Many Holes And Emptiness
But
If You Work On It Carefully
It Can Play
MAGICAL MELODIES

To the optimist, the glass is half full. To the pessimist, the glass is half empty. To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
 

Happy Engineer’s Day Engineers.

Happy Engineer's day

In remembrance of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, the most outstanding Engineer of all times, the
Engineering fraternity of India celebrates "Engineer's Day” every year on 15th of September. It was this day 147 years ago that this great contributor to growth and engineering was born. Every year the celebration of the Engineer's Day revolves around a central theme that is notified to all states and local centers.

Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya

He is known to be the greatest engineers of all times, who with his vision and dedication in the field of engineering made some exceptional contributions to India. Owing to his contribution he was honored with the highest state award of India, the “The Bharat Ratna”, in the year 1955. Some of the contributions of Sir VM are:

  
As an Engineer par excellence:

• He was the chief engineer during the construction of Krishna sager dam on the Cauvery River.

• Many dams built by him in Bombay are still functional even till today.

• The Sri Jayachamaraja Polytechnic Institute of Bangalore was started on the  recommendation of Sir Visvesvaraya.

• The Block System was invented by him, which was a system of automated doors that closed in the conditions of overflow.

• Krishnarajasagara Dam built by his help, is still praised by everybody witnessing it.

• Mysore University, which is a matter of great proud for the people of Mysore, was established because of his will and conviction.

   As a Person:

What was achieved by Sir Visvesvaraya, was not as easy as it seemed, as it required strict discipline from his side.

• Punctuality: He was very famous for his punctuality, it's said He was never late even by a minute and expected his people also to realize the importance of time.

• Perfect Clothing: Every person having met Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, proudly remembers his neat and fine clothing.

• Perfectionist: There are many examples to show that even a little task that he took up, was always completed to perfection. Even if it was to deliver a speech, he would think in advance, write and rehearse it number of times.

• Fitness: Even at the age of 92, he was never dependent on comforts; he would not only walk by himself, but, take full participation in all proceedings.

• Dedication to work: Nothing was able to deter Sir, from his commitment to good work; his work was his worship.

• Courageous: Many of the projects completed by him that India stands proud of today, would not have existed if it was not his will and conviction.

• Fearless Patriot: When it came to India, even high perks given to Sir by the British Government were not enough for him; he opposed everything and anything that was against the favor of his nation.

Oscar Wilde quote

The Unbelievable Power of a Positive Attitude

How do you respond when someone asks: How are you?  Or, how’s your day?

Are you a victim and let people know it?  Do you describe how lousy you feel or how crappy your situation is?  Or, do you take the opportunity to communicate happiness and share positive energy?  One type of response will inspire people to want to get away from you as fast as they can; the other type of response will inspire people to find (and spread) joy.  What message are you conveying?  With just a simple answer to a simple question, you have the power to affect everyone you meet.  “We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone.” (Ronald Reagan, 1911 – 2004.)

The other day I was standing in the checkout line at Trader Joe’s, patiently waiting my turn.  I like shopping at Trader Joe’s – I like its business model and the general positive attitude of the employees.  But, this time it was different.  As the checker began scanning my groceries, I asked him how he was doing and about his day?  He responded that he would be great – just as soon as he got out from behind his work station.  He said that people always complain to him about how hard their life is; he tells them they are the lucky ones because they are on that side of the counter.

I was shocked, not so shocked that I didn’t remind him he was lucky, and should feel fortunate to have a good job.  Nope he said; you're the lucky one for being on that side of the check-out stand.  My gut told me to get away from this guy as fast as possible; he was a negative drain and would try to zap me of all my energy.  Trader Joe’s typically has very upbeat people on staff; but here was one guy poisoning the experience for me and, I’m sure, everyone before me and after me.

I shared this experience with my friend (also a client for 20 years), Jim Ross of Horizon.  He smiled and asked, “Jim, do you want to know what I learned from a very wise man once?” I had no idea where he was going with this, but I admire his leadership and positive outlook on life, so I asked him to go on. “When someone asks me how I am doing,” he said, “I respond with just one word: unbelievable.”  Indeed, just a few minutes earlier he had said that very thing to the hostess who had shown us to our table.  That one-word response caused her to smile.  That short, but powerful one-word exchange changed her perspective and attitude and suddenly we became a couple of VIPs. All because of what Jim had said.  The amazing power about the word “unbelievable” is that people don’t know if you’re having a bad day or a good day.  It is so unusual of a reply most people just assume it is positive.

So, I decided to test this theory.  WOW!  People treated me differently.  Most people stopped what they were doing, looked up, and smiled.  One simple little word made a gigantic difference in how people treated me, which begs the question: What if we all said our day was unbelievable? If you know me, you know that I can’t (and wouldn’t) leave it at that.  I am now challenged to look for and find the unhappiest people at the checkout stand (or anywhere, for that matter) and wait for them to ask me how I am.  My response, with the volume turned up a little: UNBELEIVEABLE, how about you?  I almost always get the positive response I’m looking for.  Go figure, you and I can’t change everyone, but we can make a difference.

10 characteristics of highly successful people

You're a fierce competitor. Maybe you've got something to prove, even if you don't really know to whom or why. Some people have a real killer instinct; they've just got to win. And one of the reasons they do is because they're relentless about getting the job done no matter what. That's a big deal in the business world.

You're really, really smart. You may be quirky and dysfunctional, but if you're smart enough and don't screw up too badly, you'll manage to do something cool, especially these days. You see, Jesus was misquoted. He actually said, "The geek shall inherit the Earth."

You're a turtle. I knew somebody back in the day at Texas Instruments who was anything but a shining star. But you know, he still managed to accomplish things, just one step at a time. He paid attention to detail. He did the right things. And slowly but surely, he climbed the corporate ladder. Now he's a CEO. It happens.

You're an idea guy. Some people somehow come up with big ideas. Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen, Albert Einstein, and Steve Jobs, to name a few. Are they geniuses? I really don't know, but I do know that those who are capable of brilliant inspiration and innovation don't always fit the classical definition of smart.

You've got instincts. Some people don't have their own ideas but they're very good at recognizing a good idea when they see it. They may not be brilliant, but they can see it in others. Some VCs are very good at picking and developing winners. They trust their gut instincts and it works.

You're a born leader. When you speak, people listen. When you say go there, folks do it. Some people have a knack for inspiring others. So people follow. Where you lead them doesn't really matter; you'll probably make a name for yourself anyway.

You think you're special. Of course you're not. We're all the same, flesh-and-blood people. Maybe you're a little bit delusional; who knows? But that characteristic can drive you far. In other words, it can be self-fulfilling, at least to a point.

You're a narcissistic psychopath. Leaders are sometimes identified that way. Well, some are. Keep in mind, there are shades of gray here. We all have egos, but too much and you've got narcissistic tendencies. Some people are capable of compartmentalizing their feelings. That alone doesn't make them psychopaths, although it's a good start.

You've got a head for business. The kid that made money selling comics and trading baseball cards grew up to be Donald Trump. Sometimes it's parenting, which almost certainly played a role in Trump's case. Bill Gates, too. Some people just have business in their blood. Head, blood, DNA -- I don't know where it is, but it's there.

You're a schmoozer. The word schmooze often has a negative connotation. That's just wrong. Whether you're good with relationships, have the gift of gab, or can sell ice cubes to an Eskimo, you can call it schmoozing or anything you like, but it just means you can relate to people. That's a very good thing in the business world.

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Income Tax Department invites all artists and designers, both professionals and amateurs, to develop a Mascot to be used in all advertising and communications of the Department. Make sure that the Mascot you develop captures the vision and values of the Income Tax Department and exhibits a definite brand recall value. The Mascot should be captivating and inspiring, particularly to the young and future taxpayers. Don’t miss this rare opportunity of exercising your creativity and bagging a cash reward of Rs. 1, 00,000/-. CRITERIA FOR SELECTION: The Mascot should visually unify the vision and values that Income Tax Department wants to promote,     such as: Payment of tax as a value norm in the society and a core duty of every citizen. Payment of tax as a contribution of citizen in Nation building and ensuring a better future for coming generations. Depiction of Income Tax Department as an enforcement agency as well as a facilitator for voluntary tax compliance Depiction of Income Tax Department as a friend to every honest taxpayer. The design must be original, visually appealing and distinct. It must be easily adaptable to various means     of communications. Mascot can be sent in any pose, however, design in front, back and side views with colour schemes are     preferred. Use different sheet of A4 size paper for different posture. Design along with suggestions like size, pedestal details is welcome. A brief concept note in support of the design may also be provided. More than one design can be sent, however, each design must be sent separately, as a separate entry. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Entry can be sent in two ways:     1. By Post Send your entry on an A4 size paper in an envelope superscribed as “Mascot Design for Income Tax Department” by ordinary post to Post Box No. 6005, New Delhi-110001. Every entry must carry the entrant’s name, address, phone number, e-mail address on front or back of the ‘Mascot Design’ in BLOCK LETTERS.     2. By Email Entry in high resolution JPEG format can be sent by email to mascot_contest@incometaxindia.gov.in The subject of the email must mention “Mascot Design for Income Tax Department” and the e-mail must contain the entrant’s name, address and phone number. Every entry must be sent along with the “Submission Form” which can be downloaded from the website     www.incometaxindia.gov.in by clicking the link “Download Submission Form”. Any entry without     “Submission Form” shall be rejected. There is no entry fee for the contest. This contest is open to Indian citizens only. Both amateurs and professionals can participate. Income Tax Department will not be responsible for any damage or loss in transit. No entry will be returned and all entries will remain the property of the Income Tax Department. No digital manipulation/tampering of an original design will be accepted. Entries conforming to given specifications will only be accepted. Employees and family members of the executing agency and Income Tax Department are not eligible to     participate in this competition. Entries received after the last date will not be accepted. The decision of the Selection Committee appointed by the Income Tax Department will be final and no     questions or objections will be entertained. Prize will be given only after the receipt of the original award winning Mascot design and the winning     participant will be informed by the Income Tax Department. No payment other than the prize money will be made to the winning contestant. The Income Tax Department will retain the right to use the winning Mascot in any manner it deems to fit.     The winner shall have no right to claim or share any gain, financial or otherwise, arising out of the Mascot. Income Tax Department reserves the right to change or alter the terms and conditions or to withdraw the     contest whenever it desires. CONTEST IS OPEN TILL 23rd SEPTEMBER, 2012

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