Embrace Excellence
My parents, and I’m sure yours too never tired of saying ‘what is worth doing is worth doing well..’. In this series, I have tried to discuss the habits that make for a healthy and wealthy life. In week 1, we looked at the gains of continuously learning, in week 2, investing in yourself and last week about Valuing those around you. Today I would like to cap it up with the concept of Excellence. (more…)
Value others and things around you
Picture 2 scenarios – a diamond wrapped in an old newspaper or the same diamond displayed elegantly on a black velvet, draped on a stool…. I got your mouth watering there didn’t I? We would all agree that the value of the diamond didn’t change but my attraction & desire for that diamond was definitely be influenced by my perception. Truth is we might never have been able to benefit from the value of that diamond simply because the presentation of the diamond watered its value in our eyes. (more…)
There are two definitions of learn, which I absolutely love
– to acquire knowledge of, or skill in, by study, instruction, or experience:
– to gain (a habit, mannerism, etc.) by experience, exposure to an example
The 1st definition applies to what most of us did in school. It is more attuned to the art of education. Some will argue at the effectiveness or use of this method of learning and if you’re anything like me, wonder how igneous rocks; geometry; or 5yrs studying Computer Engineering make me better in my vocation as a Beauty consultant ☺. (more…)