tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196180092024-03-07T14:29:34.900+05:30VIRTUOUSLYFull of ConfabulationEnigmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13934875652258718005noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19618009.post-2359894926366252052013-11-24T23:53:00.000+05:302013-11-24T23:54:41.515+05:30Sacrifice<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
An excerpt from movie "Beautiful Creatures" which truly define what <em>Sacrifice</em> is.. <br />
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"I just want to talk to you. About a word we don't hear much anymore - <em>Sacrifice</em>. It's not what I'd call a modern word. People hear the word "<em>sacrifice</em>" and they become afraid that something will be taken away from them. Or they'll have to give up something they can't live without. "<em>Sacrifice</em>," to them, means "loss," In a world telling us we can have it all. But I believe true <em>sacrifice</em>... is a victory. Because it requires our free will, to give up something or someone you love, for something or someone you love more than yourself. I won't lie to you -- It's a gamble. <em>Sacrifice</em> won't take away the pain of loss. But it wins the battle against bitterness. The bitterness that dims the light on all that is of true value in our lives."</div>
Enigmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13934875652258718005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19618009.post-79646208647590188852012-06-07T11:45:00.001+05:302012-06-07T11:49:13.253+05:30Creativity<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Every creative journey begins with a problem. It starts with a feeling of frustration, the dull ache of not being able to find the answer. We have worked hard, but we have hit the wall. We have no idea what to do next. It often at the point of give up, after we have stopped searching for answers, the answer often arrives. And when solution does appear, it shocks us. All of sudden, the answer to the problem that seemed so daunting becomes incredibly obvious. We curse ourselves for not seeing it sooner.<br />
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When we tell one another stories of success, we tend to leave out this phase of creative process. We forget to mention those days when we want to quit, when we believed that our problems are impossible to solve. Instead, we skip to the breakthrough. We tell the happy endings first.<br />
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<em><span style="font-size: x-small;">Creativity as viewed by Jonah Lehrer (Author of "How we Decide " and Imagine")</span></em><br />
<br /></div>Enigmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13934875652258718005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19618009.post-10344513622495034632011-07-27T18:20:00.002+05:302012-06-06T22:07:34.396+05:30The Monk who Sold his Ferrari by Robin S Sharma<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivuP5tPH0_DQJuS0dh1tnB1-ALzYPYaF5m5-14Sp4O0ucccDA59f0gSRYojIrVOTr7XjuZDGh9Dl1SIS6FSc_qsnPhPHeg_z8YfRuE7eMehVJ4PwxAVSkDeEJfkIgQE7EIqzh9/s1600/The-Monk-Who-Sold-His-Ferrari.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivuP5tPH0_DQJuS0dh1tnB1-ALzYPYaF5m5-14Sp4O0ucccDA59f0gSRYojIrVOTr7XjuZDGh9Dl1SIS6FSc_qsnPhPHeg_z8YfRuE7eMehVJ4PwxAVSkDeEJfkIgQE7EIqzh9/s320/The-Monk-Who-Sold-His-Ferrari.jpg" width="198" /></a>1. Your vision will become clearer only when you can look into your heart.When you look outside, dreams; when look inside, awakens.</div>
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2. Failure whether of the personal, professional or even spiritual kind, is essential to personal expansion. It brings inner growth and a whole host of psychic rewards. NEVER REGRET YOUR PAST. Rather, embrace it as the teacher that it is.<br />
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3. One was pouring water in already filled cup. Just like cup, we seem to be full of our own ideas. And how can any more go in... until we first empty our cup?<br />
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4. Nothing is absolute. There is no such thing like objective reality or 'the real world'. An event that appears to be tragedy to one might reveal the seed of unlimited opportunities to another. Everything is relative, what separates people who are habitually upbeat and optimistic from those who are consistently miserable is how the circumstances of life are interpreted and processed.<br />
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5. Every event has a purpose and everything happens for a reason. Every setback is a lesson.<br />
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6. It is hard to let go of the past, if you have not learned from the past. As soon as you learn and let go you improve the present.<br />
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7. It is important to experience painful situations and learn from them rather than try to distract yourself with something else.<br />
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8. Ultimately life is all about choices. Ones destiny unfolds according to choices one makes. <br />
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9. Dreamers dream are never fulfilled, they are always transcended ( go beyond the range of experience, belief.)<br />
<br /></div>Enigmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13934875652258718005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19618009.post-47089035028799793992011-07-24T20:06:00.003+05:302011-07-27T18:25:36.540+05:30AMAZING FACTS-V<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrmQyMOdIQoFECdz6Ojmsa4YlAiMkXLPT9vYjxwlAzFq39zcDuGOP5Im2WakbB2dW1eXXy8D9klMera2xzAlj1Gey87Nd2hEmVAyytUmzFpeIZ2JzI-mb-ziCegxA8QWht7MNR/s1600/surprised-baby.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrmQyMOdIQoFECdz6Ojmsa4YlAiMkXLPT9vYjxwlAzFq39zcDuGOP5Im2WakbB2dW1eXXy8D9klMera2xzAlj1Gey87Nd2hEmVAyytUmzFpeIZ2JzI-mb-ziCegxA8QWht7MNR/s200/surprised-baby.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>1. The most common name in world is Mohammed.<br />
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2. If you sneeze too hard, you can fracture a rib.<br />
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3. 9 out of 10 people believe Thomas Edison invented the light bulb. This isn't true; Joseph Swan did. <br />
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4. The lowest section of the average person's arm - between the elbow and the wrist - is exactly the same length as their feet.<br />
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5. The total combined weight of the worlds ant population is heavier than the weight of the human population.<br />
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</div><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0px;">6. Normal Saturn day is only 10 hours and 14 minutes and 1 year on Saturn equal to almost 30 years on Earth.</div><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0px;">7. Actually it doesn’t take 24 hours to Earth rotate on its axis. The real amount of time is 23 hours, 56 mun and 4 sec. That mean that our day is actually 4 minutes shorter that we normally think it is. And a year on our planet isn't 365 days, but actually 365.25 days. Here's the reason why we add on an extra day in February.</div><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0px;">8. The typical lead pencil can draw a line that is thirty five miles long.</div><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0px;">9. Black pepper is the most popular spice in the world.</div><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0px;">10. Honey is the only food that doesn't spoil.</div><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0px;">11. The animal that farts the most is Elephant.</div><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0px;">12. Ants never sleeps and butterflies taste with their feet.</div><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://virtuously.blogspot.com/2006/07/amazing-facts-iv.html">AMAZING FACTS IV</a></div><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://virtuously.blogspot.com/2006/07/amazing-facts-iii.html">AMAZING FACTS III</a></div><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://virtuously.blogspot.com/2006/06/amazing-facts-ii.html">AMAZING FACTS II</a></div><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://virtuously.blogspot.com/2006/06/amazing-facts.html">AMAZING FACTS I</a></div><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0px;"></div></div>Enigmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13934875652258718005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19618009.post-66861483564595556072011-07-22T23:09:00.004+05:302011-07-24T20:08:47.442+05:30RULES OF POWER<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">1. Never outshine the master.</span></div><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">2. Never put too much trust in friends, learn how to use your enemies.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">3. Always say less then necessary.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">4. So much depends on reputation. Guard it with your life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">5. Win through your actions, never through arguments.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">6. When asking for help, appeal to people, self interest never at mercy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">7. Keep others in suspense. Cultivate an air of unpredictability.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">8. Know who you are dealing with, do not offend the wrong person.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">9. Use the surrender tactic, transform weakness into power.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">10. Make your accomplishments seems effortless.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">11. Act like a king to be treated like one.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">12. Master the art of timing.</span><br />
</div>Enigmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13934875652258718005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19618009.post-42066885251354977092011-02-26T05:34:00.002+05:302011-02-26T05:37:52.876+05:30Why --> How --> What<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><b>A very thought provoking video which challenges the basic thought process.</b><br />
<object height="326" width="446"><param name="movie" value="http://video.ted.com/assets/player/swf/EmbedPlayer.swf"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"/><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="bgColor" value="#ffffff"></param><param name="flashvars" value="vu=http://video.ted.com/talks/dynamic/SimonSinek_2009X-medium.flv&su=http://images.ted.com/images/ted/tedindex/embed-posters/SimonSinek-2009X.embed_thumbnail.jpg&vw=432&vh=240&ap=0&ti=848&introDuration=15330&adDuration=4000&postAdDuration=830&adKeys=talk=simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action;year=2009;theme=a_taste_of_tedx;theme=not_business_as_usual;theme=unconventional_explanations;theme=new_on_ted_com;event=TEDxPuget+Sound+;&preAdTag=tconf.ted/embed;tile=1;sz=512x288;" /><embed src="http://video.ted.com/assets/player/swf/EmbedPlayer.swf" pluginspace="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" bgColor="#ffffff" width="446" height="326" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" flashvars="vu=http://video.ted.com/talks/dynamic/SimonSinek_2009X-medium.flv&su=http://images.ted.com/images/ted/tedindex/embed-posters/SimonSinek-2009X.embed_thumbnail.jpg&vw=432&vh=240&ap=0&ti=848&introDuration=15330&adDuration=4000&postAdDuration=830&adKeys=talk=simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action;year=2009;theme=a_taste_of_tedx;theme=not_business_as_usual;theme=unconventional_explanations;theme=new_on_ted_com;event=TEDxPuget+Sound+;"></embed></object> </div>Enigmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13934875652258718005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19618009.post-89492340576458803032011-01-13T01:03:00.001+05:302011-01-13T01:04:43.770+05:30War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaCANKJt25rqaknAGi1QD2HGU4bTmpboPFNjd3nozJk9YBjDj0ylIzaj1arJc5peTdSb35642HDQSlydtLKCBkjNk3w99L6pNCPFpFMMj-GFP-exG3z8T6zJ1QkB6sER4uBEw4/s1600/war-and-peace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaCANKJt25rqaknAGi1QD2HGU4bTmpboPFNjd3nozJk9YBjDj0ylIzaj1arJc5peTdSb35642HDQSlydtLKCBkjNk3w99L6pNCPFpFMMj-GFP-exG3z8T6zJ1QkB6sER4uBEw4/s200/war-and-peace.jpg" width="134" /></a></div>Just finished reading War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy. It has been said that every book lover has two favorites. If it is true, one is ought to be War and Peace. A book possessed by many and read by few. Having once read it, one is certain to turn it to again, to get mesmerized and to experience ever possible human emotion. The characters of this book became as real to us as people whom we have know all our lives. Every possible human emotions find its place in this magnum opus.<br />
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Here I quote few of my favorite excerpts from War and Peace<br />
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<b>War & Peace-Book 10-Chapter VII-Para I </b><br />
"A Good Chess player having lost a game is sincerely convinced that his loss resulted from a mistake he made and looks for that mistake in the opening, but forgets that at each stage of the game there were similar mistakes and none of his moves were perfect. He only notices the mistake to which he pays attention, because his opponent took advantage of it. How much more complex than this is the game of war, which occurs under certain limits of time, and where it is not one will that manipulates lifeless object, but everything result from innumerable conflicts of various wills! ".<br />
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<b>War & Peace-Book 14-Chapter XII-Para IX</b><br />
"He learned that there is no condition in which man can be happy and entirely free, so there is no condition in which he need to unhappy and lack freedom. He learned that suffering and freedom have their limits and that those limits are very near together; that the person in bed of roses with one crumpled petal suffered as keenly as, sleeping on the bare damp earth with one side growing chilled while the other was warming." Enigmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13934875652258718005noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19618009.post-55919202781134461282011-01-07T20:42:00.005+05:302011-01-07T20:49:09.428+05:30A visit to AmberAmber Fort is located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Amber fort is all built in white marble and sandstone and known for its artistic style which is blend of Hindu-Mugal architecture.<br />
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<ol style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Dividends, Profits and turnover are rising</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">There are tons of positives</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Debt is low and under three times(3x) full year profit (PBT)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Demand for its product is likely to grow. Never buy a single product company as chances of failure are much higher.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">It looks cheap as compare to its peers and expected growth</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">It has full listing</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">You understand what the company does and check the company's background</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">There are no question marks on the company</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Avoid dealing in penny stocks. Its more of a gamble.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">The share is under 15x profit to market cap.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">The chart looks positive and is in upward trend.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Go with the sector which is in demand. If the sector is hot and you picked the right stock then chances of making good money is quite high. Go with the trend rather then antagonistic to it.</span></li>
</ol>Enigmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13934875652258718005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19618009.post-55244339459865286562010-08-17T03:05:00.003+05:302010-08-17T11:40:47.862+05:30Economics in One Lesson by Henry Hazlitt and Uncommon Sense: Economic Insights, from Marriage to Terrorism by Becker and Posner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU9gYwXfmFMNHzjFgtQY7DRBvZaL8l4E5jAZrE8c_-PLfQ6kOFb-ahG9MejeODIu6Q_4p8gSIZaOd4zVSw8VX3sSkN7SjuQGExDbdmKyjeUKkMkyP-xmQo3mKnLtxgkbpgm-ue/s1600/Economics.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU9gYwXfmFMNHzjFgtQY7DRBvZaL8l4E5jAZrE8c_-PLfQ6kOFb-ahG9MejeODIu6Q_4p8gSIZaOd4zVSw8VX3sSkN7SjuQGExDbdmKyjeUKkMkyP-xmQo3mKnLtxgkbpgm-ue/s200/Economics.jpg" width="133" /></a></div>This book can be summarize in one sentence i.e The art of economics consists in looking not merely at the immediate but at the longer effects of any act or policy; it consists in tracing the consequences of that policy not merely for one group but for all groups." <br />
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The author is definitely the advocate for free market and Laissez-faire type of economy where there is minimal intervention from the government. Throughout the book, the author held government and its policies responsible for all the financial mess we are in right now. <br />
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In accordance with author's premise financial deficit, extravagant tax burden, minimum wages laws, government sponsored inflation, tarrifs and Keynesian theory is responsible for troublesome and uncertain era we live in. <br />
Though few of his ideas are very compelling and to the point , however, I feel author gets too tough on government and Keynes that he negates and dismisses all other theories and ideas which are indeed important going forward.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpAsIG3lP9wT4Ie5KptnyG0Xk6dGlhrr4w5KL3wswr1qjPf_rc3Wxe983RrOXvgSrJUfWRgYLiQHn3eGrbaq5AIcgqoJHHetW6MEBmfu3u_jG1UKPGil9LstKhQFhTa659nJaX/s1600/uncommon+sense.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpAsIG3lP9wT4Ie5KptnyG0Xk6dGlhrr4w5KL3wswr1qjPf_rc3Wxe983RrOXvgSrJUfWRgYLiQHn3eGrbaq5AIcgqoJHHetW6MEBmfu3u_jG1UKPGil9LstKhQFhTa659nJaX/s200/uncommon+sense.jpg" width="133" /></a></div> "Uncommon sense: Economic Insights, from Marriage to terrorism" is an array of exhaustive and extensively researched essays on various topic ranging from marriage to economy. The authors don't needs any introduction as one is Nobel prize winning economist ( Gary Becker) and another is US Court Judge (Richard Posner). <br />
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Through out the book both the authors put up their unique perspective on issues and problems which are highly debatable and have no clear answers. I must admit few of solutions suggested by authors are very innovative and can be clear answer to those problems. <br />
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Beginning chapters are monotonous but once you move to later section it gets interesting and appealing.<br />
Becker and Posner blog- http://www.becker-posner-blog.com/Enigmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13934875652258718005noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19618009.post-22425828922914921802010-08-13T12:57:00.003+05:302011-07-22T23:21:10.571+05:30How We Decide by Jonah Lehrer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="border: currentColor; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx01ZSAQncjuTbZD4ddsCS1QdBhiiO0Ssz5yL-ETr7ieYnFpqggszREgVAk3KTbZCPwH2RYK3TkcJi0QfPXecjQwC_3jQO0Kpo4-f1IzkkNln2fNPg9T9ynkhkWjPwmxQ2XMPn/s1600/how-we-decide.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx01ZSAQncjuTbZD4ddsCS1QdBhiiO0Ssz5yL-ETr7ieYnFpqggszREgVAk3KTbZCPwH2RYK3TkcJi0QfPXecjQwC_3jQO0Kpo4-f1IzkkNln2fNPg9T9ynkhkWjPwmxQ2XMPn/s200/how-we-decide.jpg" width="178" /></a>Throughout History it is believed that a person who doesn't involve emotions in decision making process tend to make better decisions. However, recent studies showed that emotions indeed play vital role in decision making process. <strong><span style="font-size: large;">How We Decide</span></strong> is a book about decision making process and How we can make better decisions by conditioning our brain. This book is written on the premise that decision making is amalgamation of art and science. A good decision maker is not the one who makes decision based on pure logic but the one who uses right combination of feelings(emotions) and thinking(logic). How we decide also analysis different parts of brain and what respective role they play in our thought process. </div><div class="separator" style="border: currentColor; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border: currentColor; clear: both; text-align: left;">For Centuries Brain has always been a mystery. It is no less than a wonder that how this 3 pound of flesh inside our skull is responsible for all the decisions ranging from simple to the most complex one can imagine.</div><div class="separator" style="border: currentColor; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border: currentColor; clear: both; text-align: left;">Brain believes in continuous learning process and tend to learn from the mistakes which we make. When we try harder and learn from our mistakes, then only we can manage to make better decisions. Practice also plays a very important role in our quality of decisions. The more we practice, the more patterns(experiences) we spawn in our brain. However, it is the quality of practice rather than quantity which matter most. In crux It means we should analyze the patterns(experience), particularly mistakes and then incorporate those lessons in our future decision making. This way we can enrich our thought process and can make better decisions.</div><div class="separator" style="border: currentColor; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border: currentColor; clear: both; text-align: left;">Among them <strong>OFC (Orbito Frontal Cortex)</strong> which is situated below the eyes is responsible for "emotions" into the decision making process. If this part of brain is defective or get damaged then a person cant comprehend the emotions and we lose access to wealth of opinion that we normally rely on. Along with <strong>Amygdala</strong>, OFC regulates our feelings and emotions</div><div class="separator" style="border: currentColor; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border: currentColor; clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>NACC (Nucleus Accumbens)</strong> along with <strong>Dopamine</strong> neurons generates pleasurable feeling. On the other hand <strong>Insulas</strong> generates painful and negative feeling. It is the combination of Insula and NACC which determines our decisions. If Insula is more activated then we tend to avoid that thing and if NACC is more activated and release more Dopamine then we tend to have pleasurable experience.</div><div class="separator" style="border: currentColor; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border: currentColor; clear: both; text-align: left;">Apart from it, <strong>PreFrontal Cortex</strong> is part of brain which is responsible for rational and logical thinking. Prefrontal Cortex determines the ability to withstand emotional urges. It allows the person to reject first impressions which are often based in impulsive decisions. It helps in making informed and rational decisions by analyzing through process rather than emotional shortcuts which are impulsive and often wrong.</div><div class="separator" style="border: currentColor; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<strong><span style="background-color: #eeeeee;">If the situation is complex and involves lots of choices and options then use your conscious mind to acquire all the information you need for making a decision. But don't try to analyse the information with your conscious mind (rational thinking). Instead distract yourself by engaging yourself in something else or take a break while your unconscious mind digest it. Whatever your intuition or instinct then tells you is most certainly going to be the best decision or choice.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="background-color: #eeeeee;">On the other hand If the decision is trivial or doesn't involve much choices and complexity then it can be handled through logic and taking all variable (options) into account.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="background-color: #eeeeee;">The gist is when the situation is complex and involve lot of choices (variables), its better not to think much about it and go by your instinct. And If the situation is simple and doesn't involve much choices then its better to make informed decision rather than rely on instinct (emotions).</span></strong><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Well it does sound bizarre But let me assure its worth give a try.</span><br />
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Another thing which particularly grabbed my attention is concept of "Loss Aversion". It is a mental defect which we all suffer from. We get so determined to avoid any option associated with loss that we are willing to risk lose everything. The thought of loss can be really dangerous and can trigger a dangerous set of feelings where you find yourself taking risk your probably shouldn't take. At such times it is always better to think or take a break before making a decision.<br />
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At last Jonah Lehrer word of advice, The best way to make sure that you are using your brain properly is to study your brain at work, to listen to the arguments inside your head. whether these arguments are repulsive or antagonistic to what you believe. still let them have a say. Then only you can make a better and informed decision.<br />
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I highly recommend this book to all who want to know how conditioning of brain can help them in making better decisions.</div>Enigmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13934875652258718005noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19618009.post-27802800200561753412010-07-28T13:01:00.002+05:302010-07-28T13:03:40.623+05:30The Dream: How I Learned the Risks and Rewards of Entrepreneurship and Made Millions by Gurbaksh Chahal<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC6368eb5yG-rQ_NNmZR7b6Y3JehmdJ5fyK8pFO0cQ2PLthF7HXMQBvEVfsrLTQpqqrWpoxu8GWC6LwBF05MJVQkQEM1beGACX-1aLu8rLfdjGpVuf2qkVpXPwvVN5500ofMyz/s1600/dream.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 132px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC6368eb5yG-rQ_NNmZR7b6Y3JehmdJ5fyK8pFO0cQ2PLthF7HXMQBvEVfsrLTQpqqrWpoxu8GWC6LwBF05MJVQkQEM1beGACX-1aLu8rLfdjGpVuf2qkVpXPwvVN5500ofMyz/s200/dream.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498856697742666354" border="0" /></a>Quite an Inspirational and Interesting read.<br /><br />Though the biography is full of adage which everyone must have heard and read myriad times.. Inspite of that this biography is like a fresh air with few interesting narration which indeed makes this book quite a treat to read.<br /><br />A worthy read for all book lovers.Enigmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13934875652258718005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19618009.post-66469831101590914602010-07-26T07:01:00.003+05:302010-07-26T07:20:50.153+05:30The Armchair Economist by Steven Landsburg<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8PaRN6IM5it3bcaWFjFqS3zQuO5OIN3wPdQLQpUdqAX8Nz-sTmzQQrQ1-MNuC8XGmWXoLjQpzXPGNcHBZW7g7rG7ZqSVApW8wF1G8O1vVRTLap2aZDcd6UBJWNICJ0foItOu9/s1600/472-9.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8PaRN6IM5it3bcaWFjFqS3zQuO5OIN3wPdQLQpUdqAX8Nz-sTmzQQrQ1-MNuC8XGmWXoLjQpzXPGNcHBZW7g7rG7ZqSVApW8wF1G8O1vVRTLap2aZDcd6UBJWNICJ0foItOu9/s200/472-9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498021751872143810" border="0" /></a>Most of the economics can be summarized in four words "People respond to Incentives".. This is how Landsburg commence this book which is full of bizarre riddles, solved by not so common economics principles.<br /><br />The books take you on the journey where every chapter is like a riddle which compels you to think and exhaust your brain to the core. Landsburg basic premise is that "things and situations which look simple are actually much more complicated in reality."<br /><br />However, on various fronts I disagree with his findings which seemed ludicrous and too impractical (specially his anti-environmental approach)Enigmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13934875652258718005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19618009.post-88163174793115862982010-07-05T20:27:00.003+05:302010-07-05T20:33:25.924+05:30The Polyester Prince by Hamish McDonald<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9nvsVHXjrsEPkYuCKcnm2rtSyj2HW-klrnRWJauHjqvwaikZS_xWvbFdJWxiLtHRndVLUDtSmYMtpYPapzRhvEDAZIRxX8jBgM-0NR1NpqdElvsLjBTQpGDwBWbzZD0TfWXgC/s1600/The+Polyester+Prince.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9nvsVHXjrsEPkYuCKcnm2rtSyj2HW-klrnRWJauHjqvwaikZS_xWvbFdJWxiLtHRndVLUDtSmYMtpYPapzRhvEDAZIRxX8jBgM-0NR1NpqdElvsLjBTQpGDwBWbzZD0TfWXgC/s200/The+Polyester+Prince.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490436510869251506" border="0" /></a><br /><p>If you can get it, Read it. <br />It will take you on the journey of Dhirubhai Ambani's struggle, competence, hard-work, excellent management skills and forward thinking. <br />This book also take into account the darker side of Dhirubhai Ambani and that could be the reason behind the possible ban on this book in India. The tussle between Dhirubhai Ambani and Nuslie Wadia to control the polyester market was no less than a thriller. </p> <p>While Reading the book I felt like I am witnessing the India's Post Independent Political History. Author covers the license raj with such pragamatic view that you cant agree more with him. Hamish extensive research of India's corporate world of 1980s and 90s shows how an Industrialist(read Dhirubhai Ambani) took advantage of the tedious and corrupt bureaucratic set up rather than crying over it. As Author quoted Dhirubhai Amabani words "You should not do anything illegal. First of all, the law should be changed" And Dhirubhai Amabani indeed did it. </p> <p>The Darker side of Dhirubhai Amabani abilities was an eye for human weakness and willingness to exploit it. This indeed was his most used weapon o his journey from rags to riches. Inspite of all the flaws he came out as an inspirer, a forward looking industrialist and creator of the India's largest Private Sector company having the biggest investor base. Dhirubhai Amabani had the knack to seize the opportunities at the right time.. </p> Overall A bold step by Author Hamish McDonald to reveal the complete portrayal of most celebrated business tycoon in Indian History.Enigmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13934875652258718005noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19618009.post-43815035020436557102010-07-01T23:22:00.007+05:302010-08-11T02:21:07.028+05:30How an Economy Grows and Why it Crashes by Peter Schiff<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixOSP-lUFCa6JtYSAdUgxKoNq4mPmSUtlQnm-lo6LlXqq8wixqi_3PJosuhPHNC-fkTOSuQW26_cpGSFEdtC53ZKiKfMIph0SGC0dMYOx1K-a8EPgq5znMxKG1-pp-bxPvqMS3/s1600/how-an-economy-grows-and-why-it-crashes.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 124px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixOSP-lUFCa6JtYSAdUgxKoNq4mPmSUtlQnm-lo6LlXqq8wixqi_3PJosuhPHNC-fkTOSuQW26_cpGSFEdtC53ZKiKfMIph0SGC0dMYOx1K-a8EPgq5znMxKG1-pp-bxPvqMS3/s200/how-an-economy-grows-and-why-it-crashes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488997394422875442" border="0" /></a><br />A quick and informative read.<br /><br />A nice overview of the other side of Economics which is thoroughly neglected in today's era. Gives new meaning to economic terms like inflation, deflation, stagflation, spending etcetera . I never knew that saving and production of goods and services are more important component of healthy economic growth rather than spending. And Deflation is actually a good thing for economies as well as consumers.<br /><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span>Peter Schiff also take a shot at fiscal deficit and how we are negating the truth about deficit bubble which is building right now across the world and can be more scary and slaughtering than ever seen before.<br /><br />Criticizes Keynesian theory and blames it for recession and the mess which we are in right now.<br /><br />Allegories used by author makes the book entertaining, interesting and fun to read. Must read for all who have slightest interest in economics and the world we live in.Enigmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13934875652258718005noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19618009.post-80596239056397738302010-06-28T00:18:00.003+05:302010-06-28T00:20:56.630+05:30Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWlMMOW2_9VzOjC8Yey18khZjvybenBv9puoAfg4LakrggQ2JZYm61mGLXcK9rn8qXDyM5BUrJ_aVcLwYSbGHOhCYAQcP1rgThbUQkIk1_UWlcU6BKjjSqQMvSdJMeF8oXvVkY/s1600/outliers1.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 132px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWlMMOW2_9VzOjC8Yey18khZjvybenBv9puoAfg4LakrggQ2JZYm61mGLXcK9rn8qXDyM5BUrJ_aVcLwYSbGHOhCYAQcP1rgThbUQkIk1_UWlcU6BKjjSqQMvSdJMeF8oXvVkY/s200/outliers1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487527433164254530" border="0" /></a><br /><p>Outliers: The Story of Success can be encapsulated as follows-Outliers are those who have been given opportunities and who have had the strength and presence of mind to seize them. They were born in the right time at the right place."</p> <p>I cant agree more with the author. Outliers:The Story of Sucess is full of illustrations to support his premise and he indeed succeeded in proving it.<br />However, I felt Malcolm Gladwell just lengthened the book with paltry narration which could have been easily avoided (especially the part "The ethnic theory of plane crash"). I kept on yawning throughout the chapter. </p> <p>The Epilogue was touchy and summarized the book in a wonderful and memorable way".</p><p>Made a good read and highly recommended.</p>Enigmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13934875652258718005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19618009.post-72573664114817359032010-06-25T23:16:00.004+05:302010-06-25T23:18:59.619+05:30The Importance of being Earnest by Oscar Wilde<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikonp-m5CfCg40A9TAd2ZmWT9drn_H07k7CJdHlPv4JtSjZSzFQdai5j_9_KDHfobOTD4t2FumT1GnhLNMjjcO08sZG6Gfw7bS2NKbxG8Huh_pQ3c4_kBTRo37AREp_tnRgJ1n/s1600/IOBE.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 185px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikonp-m5CfCg40A9TAd2ZmWT9drn_H07k7CJdHlPv4JtSjZSzFQdai5j_9_KDHfobOTD4t2FumT1GnhLNMjjcO08sZG6Gfw7bS2NKbxG8Huh_pQ3c4_kBTRo37AREp_tnRgJ1n/s200/IOBE.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486769345158339154" border="0" /></a><br /><p>The Importance of being Earnest- The trivial comedy for Serious people</p> <p>"Comedy of Manners and epitome of Sarcasm". This is how I will describe this lively play of my favourite play writer "Oscar Wilde".<br />The way he describes the essence of Victorian Era is remarkably humorous but has so much truth hidden in it.</p> Characters in the play are so real and fathomable that you actually relate each character to the people whom you interact and communicate on day to day basis .<br /><br />Its hard to choose the favourite character in this masterpiece of Oscar Wilde but if I have to choose my vote goes to Algernon Moncrieff for his candid sarcasm which is beyond comparison and full of humour.Enigmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13934875652258718005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19618009.post-70445152690005707362010-06-25T14:56:00.004+05:302010-06-25T23:19:26.066+05:30Blink by Malcolm Gladwell<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMz8hbUwzLBTaDIbA7J2z_w3sDYxDEJT3910QMMwBNCbPHCMFwi-E4a56IhDL3aftSe3Kz6WRj0hMazKS-lY-d6Frksel8oeMkoguhBgofCzNV82f0loPTa-3l0S5g7NyWFkR4/s1600/blink.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 127px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMz8hbUwzLBTaDIbA7J2z_w3sDYxDEJT3910QMMwBNCbPHCMFwi-E4a56IhDL3aftSe3Kz6WRj0hMazKS-lY-d6Frksel8oeMkoguhBgofCzNV82f0loPTa-3l0S5g7NyWFkR4/s200/blink.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486641245760136882" border="0" /></a><br />I liked this book for its comprehensible and simple language in explaining the complex and enigmatic world of Human Psychology. The author cleverly explains the pitfalls and benefits of Instinctive and adaptive unconscious.<br /><br />Malcolm Gladwell explains the complex psycho - analysis through real world experiences and how the initial two seconds are enough to make important an decision.<br />And he very interestingly explains how excess information which seem to be relevant and in context can actually act as distraction and moves us towards wrong conclusions and false beliefs.<br /><br />He takes into account both the positive aspect of the adaptive unconscious in decision making and weakness in form of impulse judgement based on stereotypes and prejudices.<br /><br />However I find some of the examples paradoxical and not that suitable and relevant to justify the authors premise ....<br /><br />I enjoyed reading it as a naive and amateur psychology enthusiast and looking forward to read "Outliers - The 3rd book in the series."Enigmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13934875652258718005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19618009.post-7522836135347197162009-09-01T23:10:00.000+05:302009-09-01T23:11:48.874+05:30BJP- A Sinking Ship or In phase of Reincarnation?Once upon a time there was a party named BJP. Everyone including Opposition thought their days are over. BJP was the new fad. Talk of the country. A party with a 'difference'. A party expected to survive the turbulence and turmoil of “Great Indian Politics”. It risen and faded. The party which came out of nowhere and now going no where. I appreciated the measures taken by NDA during their Government of India tenure. I am strong supporter of “Uniform Civil Code” which is one of the BJP's principle ideology.. Alas..All In vain....Intra-Party conflict, greed, lack of good leadership and too much intrusion of RSS makes it a party of past and with no future. For a democracy to be successful and effective its important to have a strong opposition who can keep government on its toes. Left is hopeless and BJP, as it looks is on verge of extinction in the foreseeable future.<br /><br />Where are we heading and What as Citizens of India we can expect or can do ? .. <br />VOTE.. But to who? The one who promises development of their constituency or the one who promises a bright future for India? I would prefer amalgamation of both if possible. India is a diverse country with myriad cultures. Local and regional parties are taking a toll and because of that regionalism is on rise and National Issues are not given their due concerns. <br />National Party like BJP is so busy juggling and contemplating over their own differences. And It seems they don't have any time left to look at the National Issues and raise them which is suppose to be their prime concern.<br /><br />But as rightly said there is no void in Politics. Exit of BJP might give rise to something more promising and sustainable substitute. Just Like Albatross rises from the ashes<br /><br /><br />Is it a phase which will lead to emergence of stronger BJP or Is it the end of another party which could prove to be effective opposition?Enigmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13934875652258718005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19618009.post-21417773403184313862009-07-22T22:26:00.003+05:302009-07-22T22:36:51.311+05:30Optimism<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRCPq-IrfLeZEiwGy0kQe2IK_CCoZxCJlnab_SdkGibklNXRtveoPg5-G5bf4BwcJrkwqYSOaxRvraInyvgog0EIhnMgyCUOdVteF8pXppVwy8idrW4yHfAnIRGq5xSaz3_bLc/s1600-h/alphabet+capital+O.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 293px; height: 283px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRCPq-IrfLeZEiwGy0kQe2IK_CCoZxCJlnab_SdkGibklNXRtveoPg5-G5bf4BwcJrkwqYSOaxRvraInyvgog0EIhnMgyCUOdVteF8pXppVwy8idrW4yHfAnIRGq5xSaz3_bLc/s320/alphabet+capital+O.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361329961805447490" border="0" /></a>An Individual Who thinks positive and always look on the brighter side of everything. A person who believes everything is happening for good and will lead to their respective goals?<br /> <br /> <span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" > <span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"> <span style="font-family:georgia;"> Or</span></span></span></span><br /><br />An Individual who negates and shun the reality and objectivity. An Individual who believes that thinking positive will eliminate the negative aspect as if it never existed. An Individual who is so scared of reality and objectivity that he\she doesn't want to think of it?Enigmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13934875652258718005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19618009.post-28235738152819471192009-06-13T19:09:00.002+05:302009-06-13T19:16:51.025+05:30Persuasion by Jane Austen<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggaIDFDIzXmvTna_0nLQmtznwf-uDo5vE7q5NwQ1DnWnGVLeR9Bad0ish_hr5koUSLSzh7FfFxtk0WdSqTLIz_f2QJ1ixH-P-GZNqHDYhNJq1UfvdNRO7O3uaHWpEuar9Htgsf/s1600-h/persuasion.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggaIDFDIzXmvTna_0nLQmtznwf-uDo5vE7q5NwQ1DnWnGVLeR9Bad0ish_hr5koUSLSzh7FfFxtk0WdSqTLIz_f2QJ1ixH-P-GZNqHDYhNJq1UfvdNRO7O3uaHWpEuar9Htgsf/s320/persuasion.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346808067357216658" border="0" /></a>Jane Austen certainly dissects human disposition so pragmatically and beautifully that you cant help but concur with her. She certainly was a gifted lady who exposed the basic human behavior so vividly while maintaining the curiosity among readers. <p>Persuasion is indeed her best novel after Pride And Prejudice and take us on a journey of characters which we can relate to and connect with.</p> <p>Anne Elliot, The Protagonist certainly is a lady with distinctive disposition and taste. She epitomizes benevolence and what a lady should be like... Her unbiased tendency to look at things without judging them and not affected by cursory and superficial luring manners worth praise.<br />I also liked Anne Elliot for maintaining a fine balance between her friend cum guardian and her love (Lady Russel and Fredrick Wentworth).</p> I throughly enjoyed every part of this novel and would recommend it to anyone who wants to have an insight into basic human behavior in the form of a gripping story line which you one wont regret reading.Enigmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13934875652258718005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19618009.post-77337153511139914512009-06-11T00:08:00.003+05:302009-06-11T00:13:30.681+05:30The Mayor of Casterbridge<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi99yKMhPZxBoj-ZOs3-Cj7jVB08AnGhx31UG9QOmBl_PIcY4QQ3xsO0Eba6LfHcVgNWtWcUhNrtHZtxhxm6vFTOlFNxiJ7vBUV2QaJ7Kv3jC0huPpkwaxmOrUydb3AxyDisjwM/s1600-h/MayorOfCasterbridge.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 122px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi99yKMhPZxBoj-ZOs3-Cj7jVB08AnGhx31UG9QOmBl_PIcY4QQ3xsO0Eba6LfHcVgNWtWcUhNrtHZtxhxm6vFTOlFNxiJ7vBUV2QaJ7Kv3jC0huPpkwaxmOrUydb3AxyDisjwM/s200/MayorOfCasterbridge.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345771412899419250" border="0" /></a><br />A tragic story which make you ponder over many things.... <p>Michael Henchard though presented as an evil and depraved person.. But somewhere deep down I felt bad and sorrowful for the way he died with such heavy heart and burdened soul. </p> "Occasional happy episode in a general drama of pain" (The Mayor of Casterbridge)Enigmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13934875652258718005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19618009.post-16411900515798410862009-06-02T19:47:00.008+05:302009-06-02T20:16:09.647+05:30Atlas Shrugged- A Review<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuHCbzVPNPTmtHU0e8mpuWlbp8HyGkInILTUrC8SuCp_CA52_aARQx321kSDyyqxcULddVcDEftUFDAablGWisM7paDdw7VwcM8SILljfI5xZMP1je1tQ6H04oD9-8-dmt3OfC/s1600-h/atlas.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 236px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuHCbzVPNPTmtHU0e8mpuWlbp8HyGkInILTUrC8SuCp_CA52_aARQx321kSDyyqxcULddVcDEftUFDAablGWisM7paDdw7VwcM8SILljfI5xZMP1je1tQ6H04oD9-8-dmt3OfC/s320/atlas.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342741175330904242" border="0" /></a><br />Atlas Shrugged is a Novel authored by Ayn Rand who is known for developing a philosophy based on Objectivism, Epistemology and Metaphysics.<br /><br />It took me more than 3 month to complete this "Magnum Opus " of "Thinker Philosopher and Doer" AYN RAND as she liked to call herself.<br /><br />I concur with her in pieces... I agree with her definition of Morality.. Ethics ... Guilt... Selfishness... Love ...Objectivism.. Metaphysics... Self Interest..<br /><br />But at the same time her strong biased attitude towards Capitalism & Anarchism and neglecting the positive aspects of other forms of economy (for say Mixed Economy) is certainly not pragmatic enough. Her abhorrence towards Socialism and Faith is prevalent throughout the novel. In accordance with her creed.. Faith is just a way to escape reality and objectivity.<br /><br />Other than that I like her for being a Male Chauvinist (satiates my male ego ;) ).. Because the protagonist Dagny Taggart first submit herself to Francisco D Anconia then Hank Rearden and finally to John Galt (which she pronounce as her true love ). On more serious note She understood and explained the basic human demeanour so precisely that you cant help but relate yourself to the characters of this very masterpiece.<br /><br />I reckon, After reading Atlas Shrugged I am a changed person now..for the better...<br /><br />Please go for this masterpiece of Ayn Rand..... Its worth reading and will help you understand yourself betterEnigmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13934875652258718005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19618009.post-81182567991509688082009-02-05T22:44:00.000+05:302009-02-15T23:57:52.638+05:30Arjun Singh Saga<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_TzX95epDHa0/SG0KYkrYpeI/AAAAAAAAADA/kEc8lvSxZIg/s1600-h/Arjun.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_TzX95epDHa0/SG0KYkrYpeI/AAAAAAAAADA/kEc8lvSxZIg/s200/Arjun.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218838960471057890" border="0" /></a><br />Our very own Arjun Singh, Human Resource Minister of India symbolizes Capriciousness, Sycophancy and Vandalism. I wonder does he have anything <i>'human'</i> in him? <p>Lets start with the controversies he was and he is part of<span> </span></p> <p> </p> <ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="1" type="1"><li>His Karwa Dam palace has been differently assessed between 10 to 20 crore although he claims that it cost him only forty lakhs to build. (<b><i>Is he ready to sell that palace for 40 lakhs?...I am sure many buyers are there in the queue</i></b> …<b><i>Liar</i></b>)</li></ol> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in;"> </p> <ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="2" type="1"><li>While Arjun Singh was the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, he was involved in the scandal which was called by some the Churhat Lottery case in the 1980s, in which allegations, never proved, were leveled that he had helped set up a phony state lottery. (<b><i>No wonder he can do that…or <span> </span>may be he is continuing till now</i></b>)</li></ol> <p> </p> <ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="3" type="1"><li>A case under the Anti-Dowry Act has been registered against Arjun Singh. Mayawati government has decided to seek CBI inquiry into dowry harassment case. (<b><i>The Education minister who is directly involved with future of young generation of India is involved in DOWRY….</i></b> <b><i>Shame</i></b>)</li></ol> <p><span> </span></p> <ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="4" type="1"><li>And of course reservation controversy…(<b><i> And he claim himself<span> </span>to be secular…huh</i></b>)</li></ol> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span> <wbr> <wbr> <wbr> </span></p> <p>Well people designate him with different adjective(s) i.e. Arjun Singh a 'sycophant'… Arjun Singh a 'Coward', Arjun Singh a 'Dowry seeker'... And he is proving it right by his actions. He certainly deserves these designation(s) to the fullest.</p> <p> </p> <p>His stand and actions are ambiguous and confusing. At one side he is projecting naïve Rahul Gandhi as a Congress candidate for Prime Minister Post and on the other side in his latest book he is criticizing Indira Gandhi Emergency Episode and his very own Congress Party for Groupism and Incipient Undemocratic Culture. Or may be this whole <i>melodrama</i> is a way to encash loyalty…Err...I mean 'sycophancy'....Phew</p> <p> </p> <p>His stand on reservation certainly epitomizes arbitration. His efforts to segregate India on basis of casts and religion are not at all justifiable. Why doesn't he favor reservation on basis of merit rather than caste? … </p> <p> </p> <p>I certainly believe that such an important ministry shouldn't be headed by a person whose actions are so ambiguous and who is involved in controversies related to dowry and scandal…He is certainly jeopardizing the future of young generation by his discriminational and scandalous acts.</p> <p> </p> <p>Mr. Arjun Singh should seriously consider of taking voluntary retirement to prevent this very nation from capitulating in front of social evils like caste and racial discrimination which were fuelled by his very action(s).</p>Enigmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13934875652258718005noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19618009.post-89841521890339272902009-01-20T21:19:00.000+05:302009-02-15T23:58:52.360+05:30Nature Beauty PersonifiedThese pictures epitomizes Nature's beauty and been taken by me at the bank of river Yamuna , Mathura.<br /><br />Note >> Click the photo(s) to enlarge them.<br 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