Expect more from yourself than from others because expectation from others hurts a lot while expectation from yourself inspires a lot.

An extremely pertinent fact that we always seem to forget:)

Success today does not give you free lunch everyday thereafter!

How very true & apt….

After weeks of listening to depressing news, rumors, discussions; on recession, inflation economy, sensex, problems Saturday November 22, 2008 turned to be a day that lent credence to my constant refrain, that ‘It is a much needed overdue Correction that is taking place’. Read the rest of this entry »

“Keeping liquidity and not investing in such a low market is like saving up for sex in your old age.”
Warren Buffet

Absolutely Mr. Buffet, but just like sex requires two partners, investing needs money & knowledge……

I now value the presence of sleep in my life…Citi never slept and see what happened to it…

Financial situation is so bad that

1. men are actually having sex with their wives.
2. women are now marrying for love !

Changing a job..

Interviewer: Why did u leave ur last job?

Candidate: The company shifted the office and they didn’t tell me where?

Finally managed to read the book by Rashmi Bansal, having bought it a month ago.

A nice easy read, catering to the youth, motivating them to take risks, not travel the trodden path.

For me there was an element of involvement, having known some of the entrepreneurs featured therein. Read the rest of this entry »

In these times of credit & cash crunch one that remains forever -

Money will come anδ go, that’s why they call it Cash flow!

A difficult question to answer, particularly in India.

Whist it is true that the branded market is growing, with the plethora of brands having been introduced in the last half decade, presumably people are spoilt for choice.

Whilst the jewelers - branded & otherwise are pushing this, there are some basic differences between India & the USA which holds nearly 45% of the world diamond market. Read the rest of this entry »

1. Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me either. In
fact, just leave me the hell alone.

2. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and a leaky tire.

3. It’s always darkest before dawn. So if you’re going to steal your neighbor’s newspaper, that’s the time to do it.

4. Don’t be irreplaceable. If you can’t be replaced, you can’t be promoted.

5. Always remember that you’re unique. Just like everyone else.

6. Never test the depth of the water with both feet.

7. If you think nobody cares if you’re alive, try missing a couple of car payments.

8. Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you’re a mile away
and you have their shoes.

9. If at first you don’t succeed, skydiving is not for you.

10. Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day.

11. If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.

12. If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.

13. Some days you’re the bug; some days you’re the windshield.

14. Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.

15. The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it back in your pocket.

16. A closed mouth gathers no foot.

17. Duct tape is like ‘The Force’. It has a light side and a dark side, and it holds the universe together.

18. There are two theories to arguing with women. Neither one works.

19. Generally speaking, you aren’t learning much when your lips are moving.

20. Experience is something you don’t get until just after you need it.

21. Never miss a good chance to shut up.

22. Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night .

life means much more than this, so smile and be happy!! and make someone’s day with your lovely smile.

One of my favorite places to watch movies. Close to home, good seats, air conditioning, good service, decent (only veg) snacks, what more can one want.

Went into a limbo when due to the fire at infiniti, was shut for nearly a month. Saw a movie at Fame next door, which is another story. Read the rest of this entry »