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About Me...

I'm an ex-Capt. (NDA-IMA)...left the army because of an accident (lost right shoulder and of course, the rest of it)...got hold of life...became a leftie...started driving and writing with left...took CAT & GMAT...joined and left ISB after 20 golden days...joined IIM Ahmedabad from there...PGP 2007 - 2009...currently in Hyderabad... Well, Life is iffy !!

So, I'll make it easy...

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Quotes I live by...

  • Stretch out your limits once a while...lest you lose your elasticity... (recent offhand thought)
  • It's better to burn out, than fade away (Neil Young)
  • This too shall pass...
  • Shit happens...Life Goes on... (adapted from Forrest Gump)
  • Don't be sad, it's over...be glad, it happened !!
  • He Knows not his own strength, who hath not met adversity - Ben Johnson
  • Do whteva you want...Don't get caught !! (NDA)
  • Rules are like rulers...some can be bent, others can be broken :)

Saturday, January 16, 2016

"Wow, what an amazing facility"

That’s what I said - ”Wow, what an amazing facility,” when my better half told me a few days back, about her walk to the main road to get some stuff. Well, I was lying on the hospital bed with the right leg in a plaster, so the case in point was - “the ability to walk.” It’s really funny, how we get engrossed in the idiosyncrasies of life, take things for granted and don’t appreciate what we have. Last month during Chennai floods, we both said the same thing -“what an amazing facility”, when the electricity board went finally up n running and declared by night - “let there be light!”

I have definitely said this before in my blog; it’s something ingrained in our DNA. Typically, we appreciate the value of things only after they’re taken away. Life is iffy, iffy as it can be. Being ambitious is good, cribbing sometimes is just fine, but it’s best if we learn to appreciate (ALWAYS) what we have in hand. Yes, that (the 'always' part) is an ideal world scenario, but we can at least resolve to take that road and see where that takes us.
P.S: On a different note, thank you for all the "appreciation" mails for my book. I'm really honored by all the love and good wishes. 

Ciao ppl!!
Ciao Life!!

6 comments:

Unknown said...

Hello sir! I have read your book. It was really amazing. Sir I also want to join NDA. I am really passionate about it. I am currently studying in class 11th. What tips can you give sir?

Unknown said...

Hello sir! I have read your book. It was really amazing. Sir I also want to join NDA. I am really passionate about it. I am currently studying in class 11th. What tips can you give sir?

Rajat said...

Hi Sahishnu, good to hear that you are passionate about joining the NDA. Well, no short cuts...just make sure that your effort is focused towards your passion. All the best!

Spontaneous thoughts said...

Dear Sir, as I was typing this comment, I bought your book at Kindle. I prefer this way as it is very handy. I have read your Autobiography - twice. Its an inspiration no doubt. The hardships which you have gone through and the way you took challenge. Hats off to you sir.

Rajat said...

Hi Chandan, thank you for the kind words. Hope you like the book, even more than the autobiography :).

Regards,

Srishti raj said...

Hello sir , it's quite late I guess but I have read your book and I think that your book is the first book that i have completed tonight . I'm really really inspired by your story sir . You are really a great inspiration for the entire nation . We salute for your courage , determination and the most important to NEVER GIVE UP. Sir right now I'm going to persue engineering then I will join the defence (air force ) by qualifying AFCAT examination. What kind of tips can you give to me sir ?