Edition # 48 of Good to Great

1. Its all about YOU …Everyone is important..B/f Priya

During Mark's first month of college, the professor gave his students a pop quiz. He was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions, until he read the last one: "What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?" He felt surely that this was some kind of joke. He had seen the cleaning woman several times. She was tall, dark-haired and in her 50s, but how would he know her name? He handed in his paper, leaving the last question blank.

Just before class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward the quiz grade. "Absolutely," said the professor giving them all an answer –----

"In your career, you will meet many people. All are significant. They each deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile and say 'hello'. Even a nod or a smile from a person is of more force than a thousand words or arguments or studied sentences form others.

A winning smile makes winners of us all. "

Hey…reminds us so much of Kamal's Kadipudi vaithiyam in "Vasool Raja MBBS" – try it out!! (Hey mean the smile, the nod , the acknowledgement…(not the hug)…Something I try to practice regularly…!!!

2. Thought for this week

"If a small thing has the power to make you angry,
does that not indicate something about your size?"

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B/f Bala
When flood comes, the fish eat ants,
when water dries, the ants eat fish.
Nature gives chance to everyone just have to wait for the turn"

3. Health...Eat Well Live well...B/f Sundararajan

Amazing article…..will share in parts so as not to lose the essence

Adding fruits and vegetables to your meals can make a big difference. Here are some examples of choices for you to consider and the health benefits they provide

Follow the Rainbow to a Healthier You!

We move from Red (which we saw last week) to the next colour - Green

Green fruits/veggies contain phytochemicals which promote:
Memo: Phytochemicals: Natural plant compounds that may provide a variety of health benefits. Many of the bright colors in fruits and vegetables come from phytochemicals

$ Vision health
$ Strong bones / teeth
$ Lowers risk of some cancer

Some Green fruits / vegetables,

- Cabbage
- Cucumbers
- Beans
- Sprouts
- Green apples
- Green grapes
- Spinach
- Peas

Balaji: So add a dash of these vegetable / fruits to your food…..Raw or boiled…just wash and eat as a snack..

******Eat Well – Live well******

4. Management quick tips.. How to Succeed- Tip # 1

Gossip

* Don't talk negatively about people behind their backs.

* If you gossip, people won't confide in you.

* Mind your own business.


5. Jokes corner..

I live in a semi-rural area. We recently had a new neighbor call the local township administrative office to request the removal of the Deer Crossing sign on our road.

The reason: "Too many deer are being hit by cars out here! I don't think this is a good place for them to be crossing anymore."
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PRICELESS WORDS

A husband wakes up at home with a huge hangover. He forces himself to open his eyes, and the first thing he sees is a couple of aspirins and a glass of water on the side table.

He sits down and sees his clothing in front of him, all clean and pressed. He looks around the room and sees that it is in perfect order, spotless, clean. So is the rest of the house.

He takes the aspirins and notices a note on the table. "Honey, breakfast is on the table, I left early to go grocery shopping. Love You!"

Totally shocked with the note , he goes to the kitchen and sure enough there is a hot breakfast and the morning newspaper.

His son is also at the table, eating. He asks, "Son, what happened last night?" His son says, "Well, you came home around 3 AM, drunk and delirious.

Broke some crockery, puked in the hall, and gave yourself a black eye when you stumbled into the door". Confused, the man asks, "So, why is everything in order and so clean, and breakfast is on the table waiting for me? I should expect a big quarrel with her!"

His son replies, "Oh, that! Mom dragged you to the bedroom, and when she tried to take your clothes n shoes off, you said, "LADY LEAVE ME ALONE! I'M MARRIED!"

Moral : Self-induced hangover - 400.00
Broken crockery - 800.00
Breakfast - 40.00
Saying the Right Thing While Drunk – "PRICELESS

6. Management thoughts..Visualise your Goal..B/f Murthy

The Catalina Island is twenty-one miles away from the coast of California, and many people have taken the challenge to swim across it.

On July 4th 1952, Florence Chadwick stepped into the water off Catalina Island to swim across to the California coast. She started well and on course, but later fatigue set in, and the weather became cold.

She persisted, but fifteen hours later, numb and cold, she asked to be taken out of the water.

After she recovered, she was told that she had been pulled out only half a mile away from the coast. She commented that she could have made it, if the fog had not affected her vision and she would have just seen the land.

She promised that this would be the only time that she would ever quit.

She went back to her rigorous training. And two months later she swam that same channel. The same thing happened. The fatigue set in, and the fog obscured her view, but this time she swam with faith and vision of the land in her mind. She knew that somewhere behind the fog was land.

She succeeded and became the first woman to swim the Catalina Channel.

SUCCESS PRINCIPLES

When you set your goal, keep pressing on even when you are tired, physically and mentally, and even though there are many challenges ahead.

Keep the vision of your goal crystal clear before you and never, never, never… give up!

7. Parenting - A Touching Story ...B/f Ramalingam
(Supposedly a true Story!!!)
My wife called, 'How long will you be with that newspaper? Will you come here and make your darling daughter eat her food? 'I tossed the paper away and rushed to the scene. My only daughter Sindu looked frightened.

Tears were welling up in her eyes. In front of her was a bowl filled to its brim with Curd Rice. Sindu is a nice child, quite intelligent for her age. She has just turned eight. She particularly detested Curd Rice. My mother and my wife are orthodox, and believefirmly in the 'cooling effects' of Curd Rice! I cleared my throat, and picked up the bowl. 'Sindu, darling,why don't you take a few mouthful of this Curd Rice? Just for Dad's sake, dear.

Sindu softened a bit, and wiped her tears with the back of her hands. 'OK, Dad. I will eat - not just a few mouthfuls, but the whole lot of this. But, you should...' Sindu hesitated. 'Dad, if I eat this entire curd Rice, will you give me whatever I ask for?'........ ....Oh sure,darling'.... 'Promise? '........ .........

'Promise'. I covered the pink soft hand extended by my daughter with mine, and clinched the deal. 'Ask Mom also to give a similar promise', my daughter insisted. My wife put her hand on Sindu's, muttering 'Promise'. Now I became a bit anxious. 'Sindu dear, you shouldn't insist on getting a computer or any such expensive items. Dad does not have that kind of money right now. OK?'

'No, Dad. I do not want anything expensive'. Slowly and painfully, she finished eating the whole quantity. I was silently angry with my wife and my mother for forcing my child eat something that she detested. After the ordeal was through, Sindu came to me with her eyes wide with expectation. All our attention was on her............

'Dad, I want to have my head shaved off, this Sunday!' was her demand.

'Atrocious!' shouted my wife, 'A girl child having her head shaved off? Impossible!' 'Never in our family!' my mother rasped. She has been watching too much of television. Our culture is getting totally spoiled with these TV programs!'

Sindu darling, why don't you ask for something else? We will be sad seeing you with a clean-shaven head.'
'No, Dad. I do not want anything else', Sindu said with finality. 'Please, Sindu, why don't you try to understand our feelings?' I tried to plead with her.

'Dad, you saw how difficult it was for me to eat that Curd Rice'. Sindu was in tears. 'And you promised to grant me whatever I ask for.

Now, you are going back on your words. Was it not you who told me the story of King Harishchandra, and its moral that we should honor our promises no matter what?'

It was time for me to call the shots. 'Our promise must be kept.'' Are you out your mind?' chorused my mother and wife.

'No. If we go back on our promises, she will never learn to honor her own. Sindu, your wish will be fulfilled.' With her head clean-shaven, Sindu had a round-face, and hereyes looked big and beautiful.

On Monday morning, I dropped her at her school. It was a sight to watch my hairless Sindu walking towards her classroom. She turned around and waved. I waved back with a smile.
Just then, a boy alighted from a car, and shouted, 'Sinduja, please wait for me!'
What struck me was the hairless head of that boy. 'May be, that is the in-stuff', I thought.

'Sir, your daughter Sinduja is great indeed!' Without introducing herself, a lady got out of the car, and continued,' That boy who is walking along with your daughter is my son Harish. He is suffering from... ... leukemia.' She paused to muffle her sobs. Harish could not attend the school for the whole of the last month. He lost all his hair due to the side effects of the chemotherapy. He refused to come back to school fearing the unintentional but cruel teasing of the schoolmates. 'Sinduja visited him last week, and promised him that she will take care of the teasing issue.

But, I never imagined she would sacrifice her lovely hair for the sake of my son! Sir, you and your wife are blessed to have such a noble soul as your daughter.'

I stood transfixed. And then, I wept. 'My little Angel, you are teaching me how self-less real love is!'

*The happiest people on this planet are not those who live on their own terms but are those who change their terms for the ones whom they love ..*

Love Touch And Inspire your FRIENDS

"The life is short, the vanities of world are transient but they alone live who live for others; the rest are more dead than alive."

8. Managemen(t)oons.. B/f Venkat
Click on the pic to see enlarged version n enjoy the cartoon..

Amazing - flying..man & it is not superman

9. An Indian summer

Tips to beat the Summer: A Hot Tip...

These self-help measures may help you recognize and respond promptly to warning signs of trouble. Your best defense against heat-related illness is prevention. Staying cool and making simple changes in your fluid intake, activities, and clothing during hot weather can help you remain safe and healthy

* Drink cool, non-alcoholic beverages and increase your fluid intake, regardless of your activity level.

* Clothing should be light-colored and lightweight. Wear as little clothing as possible when you are at home.

* If exertion in the heat makes your heart pound and leaves you gasping for breath, STOP all activity.

* Schedule Outdoor Activities Carefully

* Avoid hot foods and heavy meals—they add heat to your body.

* Dress infants and children in cool, loose clothing and shade their heads and faces with hats or an umbrella.

* Limit sun exposure during mid-day hours and in places of potential severe exposure such as beaches. Stay in the shade whenever possible, and limit sun exposure during the peak intensity hours - between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

* Before prolonged physical activity, ensure that the child should be well-hydrated. During the activity, periodic drinking should be enforced, for example, each 20 minutes

* Practices and games played in the heat should be shortened and more frequent water/hydration breaks should be instituted

Remember to keep cool

Animals….Need your support – B/f Gavaskar, Dinesh, Xavier
Kindly put a pot full of water in the balcony for birds to protect them in hot summer – it is going to be a very hot summer.
If your house is a row type house, please have a pot for animals.

Let us do our bit to protect our birds & animals.

Not sure if the one sitting on the top of the tap is trying to open it.

We make a living by what we get;
We make a life by what we give.

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