Month: October 2011

Reactive v/s Proactive person As human beings, we are responsible for our own lives. Look at the word responsibility — “response-ability” — the ability to choose your response. Highly proactive people recognize that responsibility. They do not blame circumstances, conditions, or conditioning for their behavior. Their behavior is a product of their own conscious choice,…

People you associate with will infect your thinking Once, there was a pristine green field that was alive and lush, amidst the extraordinary bloom of springtime. Next to it happened to sit another field. This one was full of weeds, dirt and rough edged stones. This field was a testament to mediocrity and an acute…

How to React to Criticism?  Do you make the most of criticism? Or do you overreact, missing out on any opportunity to benefit from the feedback? There’s no question that, for most of us, receiving criticism is not easy. Even when it’s well-intentioned constructive feedback, listening to someone point out an error that you made…

Be enthusiastic When we are enthusiastic about what we do, success will follow! Enthusiasm is a critical element of success. Enthusiasm is a virtually unstoppable, attitudinal force that generates energy, creativity, and productivity. When you love what you do, it’s difficult not to succeed. Your enthusiasm is obvious to everyone around you and contagious. It’s…