Thoughts & Experiences

Listen & Follow

Manish Narang — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:52:27 +0000

I believe that everything in life is a lesson. There is an opportunity to learn from everything. And when you’re faced with a hard situation, think about what you can learn from it and how you can benefit from it. Nothing should be totally bad, that’s not the way is supposed to be. No one’s life is perfect and no one turns out exactly the way they wanted or expected, but life shouldn’t be a burden or something that you dread.

You’re only young once, so you should enjoy it, and you shouldn’t be in such a hurry to grow up. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and everything that you do and all of the decisions that you make, the big ones and the small ones, are all important. There is such a thing as destiny and fate, but it only takes you so far. You have to help yourself along the way. In life, the end product is certainly important, but it’s how you got there that matters the most. No one wants to look back on their life and regret half of the things that they did.

You’re going to have to choose between a lot of things in your life. Sometimes it will be an easy choice, some times it will be hard. But remember that you’re not alone and everyone goes through what you’re going through. You’ll laugh and you’ll cry; you’ll get your heart broken at least once, and you’ll probably break someone else’s heart at least once.

Good things will happen to you and bad things will happen to you, but no matter what, don’t let anything or anyone control or drastically change your life. Because it’s your life, you’re the one who’s going to have to live it. And, sometimes, you really can’t listen to what anybody else says, you just have to listen inside and follow your heart.

Fear of being Failure !

Manish Narang — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:50:50 +0000

Last week I had a meeting with client (Investors) and I showed up as myself. Showing up as me means, I was confident in presenting my idea’s, opinions, theories and insight confidently and calmly. I was wondering after the meeting, because in the past, whenever these type of moments i have encountered, my heartbeat go up, my hands would start to sweat, and I would forget what I wanted to say, or fumble on my words . I have improved over the years, and my symptoms have lessens, however, the fast beating of my heart, the dry mouth and the scared feeling never really left until this meeting. This time, I experienced calm and confidence. I showed up to that meeting happy and confident, because I was confident. I received a pleasant insight about me. I saw, heard and felt my intelligence. All my years of experience came together. I felt like an sportsman all your training and practice comes together with ease and grace and gave you win.

What I realized, I had let go of my fears. My fear of being wrong, my wanting approval, and validation. My fear of not being able to offer something of value. I let go of my fear of being less then. I let go of my fear of being wrong. What I did was show up as me, with my personality, my experience and my perception of the situation. I didn’t get hurt if they said my idea wasn’t what they were looking for. I didn’t get crushed if I didn’t hear “job well done. I didn’t get discouraged if they didn’t ask for more feedback. I wasn’t afraid to disagree with their observations. I truly came into the meeting as me, confident, and I walked away feeling better about myself.

Desert Storm 2011 – Dust to Glory

Manish Narang — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:57:13 +0000

STORM …………….. yes Desert Strom 2011, India’s longest and toughest rally (some call it “Mini Dakar”) which i have just completed last month with the 3rd position in (Ndure) Gypsy category yipeee cheers !!!

As i participated in the this rally last year too and that was my first time in motorsports ……. though after winning Raid last year this year i have been upgraded to semi professionl category which is to be run on Xtreem tracks but with TSD format.

Total days to be run in this rally was 6 and all with the night stages, which was like a nightmare to the participant , yes indeed the night stages makes it more and more difficult. it doesn’t mean that the day stages was easy ………… no ………. day stages was equally difficult when they (organisers) puts you in sand bed, river bed, sand dunes or into lake bed. End less of sand field in which you easily get lost. But at the end you comes back with lots of good memories and cheerful face.

To me the most memerable moments of this rally was one when we were driving in night and that too in jungle with high speed, i was putting my best to meet the speed given by organisers which was 61 KMPH for quiet a long stage and i was not able to meet the same and my navigator (Raja Sahab) was pushing me hard to drive fast and meet the same. very dengourse track and it was too dark that visiblity was not more then 10 meters above that you never know when the track would take turn on that one wrong turn and you are out of the game but when we came out of the stage we both were happy that despite little late we completed the stage. Another good moment was, when organiser put us in the river bed duns sand like if you break the machine for few second and you are gone, yes its like you the sand would dig you into it almost 3 to 4 feet, after this another memorable moment of this rally was is also from the same day, when to meet the speed and time we were driving little fast on a lake bed and with one bump we were almost 6 feet up in the air ….. as we were like ahhhnnn where the hell road has gone and then landing on front wheel ………. wow what a fantastic moments of life.

It was a real torture of almost 3500 KM from Ahmadabad to Rann of Kuchh, then little rann and Jaiselmer, Bikaner and back to delhi.

We are so different

Manish Narang — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:56:21 +0000

“You won’t understand darling, we are so different“ I believe many of us have listened/said this sentence many times to/from our spouse? yes this is the thought i wrote something about.

Why does it happens?

When we got married we were understanding each other well and we were compatible too, now after certain years of our marriage the word incompatibility occurred between the relation, now what we like and wants to do our partner doesn’t enjoy or doesn’t want to do that with?

Often in relationships, we get into an overdrive in trying to change our partner habits, likes dislikes,

We were the one who understand her/him well when we were not married, and in love with each other, and now after certain years of our marriage i am the one who do not understand her/him? where the understanding should have increased after being living together for day and night. Now she/he wants me to change

what makes us to think that way? why the word “incompatibility” comes between comes under two person whereas bcoz of compatibility between them they were got married, in the beginning it was filled up with lot of fun and joy and slowly it disapeared and they become enmy to each other.

i still have no answer to this question

Listen to your Heart

Manish Narang — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:33:35 +0000

There may be a thousand reasons not to do it, but if there is one reason in your heart to do that something you only dream about, that others may laugh at or tell you it is impossible, then make the decision to do it. That one decision…that one idea, that you never thought possible, is planted inside of you for a reason. Go beyond yourself and make the invisible…visible. Believe in yourself and what is in your heart. Once you do that, anything you believe in will become a reality

Yeh Delhi Hai Meri Jaan :-)

Manish Narang — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:33:05 +0000

Ahh …. it sounds so cool that we live in the best city of India , yes my dear friends i am saying it right, despite all its problems, Delhi offers the best quality of life to its residents among all cities in the country, according to a ‘Liveability Index’ released by CII. In the index, based on surveys, Delhi outscores metros like Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and Kolkata; NCR towns Gurgaon, Noida and Faridabad; and even planned cities like Chandigarh.
Delhi ranks first on parameters like population density, safety, transport, education, job opportunities and accidents. The only red line in the capital’s card is health care, where the city is ranked 17th. Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kolkata score high on this front.
Among NCR cities, Gurgaon ranks ninth on the list — it tops the chart on housing and educational facilities but lags behind due to lack of job opportunities, crime and unsafe roads and public transport. Noida ranks 27th due to poor health care, crime rate, no public transport and high rate of accidents. In NCR, worst city to live in is Faridabad

As per Index rating faridabad is worst city to live in NCR, its ranked 32 in the chart, and required upgradation in employment, public transport, law & order and healthcare facilities.

After Delhi, the next best cities to live in, according to the survey, are Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore, in that order. The bottom rankers in the index are Jamshedpur (ranked 37th), Visakhapatnam (36th), Patna (35th), Lucknow (34th) and Ludhiana (33rd).

So Cheer-up!!! delhiets we are living in the best city of our country

Should Pat Yourself on the Back

Manish Narang — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:50:36 +0000

A shiny star. A treat for good behavior. A bonus in your paycheck. Ahhh…rewards.

Why don’t we reward ourselves more often?

We think of it for children. We think of it for our employees. We know the concept exists.

We need to reward ourselves and we need to do this OFTEN.

Take a piece of paper and make a list of ten rewards you could give yourself. This could range from a new book to a massage.

To help you make your list, ask yourself these questions:

• What would feel really good after exercising everyday for a week? ( a massage i guess )
• What food have I been craving that I could let myself have once a week, and thoroughly enjoy?
• What have I wanted to take the time to do?
• What person would I like to spend time with?
• What movie would I really like to see?

I have a feeling that once you get going, you will think of new ways to reward yourself.

Life should not be about getting more done, working harder, and checking items off a to-do list.

It cannot always be about your work or taking care of other people.

When you take care of yourself, you will take better care of everyone and everything else around you.

Part of taking care of you, is treating yourself to a new toy, a special outing, or time with someone you care about.

You will smile more often, you will look forward to your reward, and you deserve this little addition of fun in your life!

“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserves your love and affection.” -Buddha

Hindustan Times Polls conducted by Market Xcel

Manish Narang — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:36:54 +0000

On women’s day, HT City Poll conducted by Market Xcel in delhi with 300 females about their attitude towards everything has been publish today morning. See how today’s women behave on different social issues.

http://epaper.hindustantimes.com/ArticleImage.aspx?article=08_03_2010_101_004&mode=1

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

Manish Narang — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:15:37 +0000

If you think you want to be your own boss and run your own business, but are not sure you have the right qualifications to be an entrepreneur, read on. What are the characteristics of an entrepreneur? How does an entrepreneur think? Is your personal profile similar to that of a successful entrepreneur?
Until recently, entrepreneurs were not widely studied. There was a general lack of knowledge and information about what made them tick. The recent interest in revitalizing America’s dormant productivity has changed all that. Most business universities now offer courses in entrepreneurship. As a result, business professionals have learned a lot about what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur. Although no one has found the perfect entrepreneurial profile, there are many characteristics that show up repeatedly. In the sections that follow, we’ll cover several important characteristics of entrepreneurs for you to consider and dispel the entrepreneurial myths.
ENTREPRENEURIAL CHARACTERISTICS
A series of interviews were conducted with distinguished entrepreneurs. They were asked what characteristics they felt were essential to success as an entrepreneur. Good health was a characteristic mentioned by every entrepreneur interviewed. Entrepreneurs are physically resilient and in good health. They can work for extended periods of time, and while they are in the process of building their business, they refuse to get sick.
In small businesses, where there is no depth of management, the leader must be there. You may not be able to afford a support staff to cover all business functions, and therefore you will need to work long hours. We all know people who use part of their sick leave each year when they are not sick. Entrepreneurs are not found in this group. At the end of the eight-hour day, when everyone else leaves for home, the entrepreneur will often continue to work into the evening, developing new business ideas.
Self-Control
Entrepreneurs do not function well in structured organizations and do not like someone having authority over them. Most believe they can do the job better than anyone else and will strive for maximum responsibility and accountability. They enjoy creating business strategies and thrive on the process of achieving their goals. Once they achieve a goal, they quickly replace it with a greater goal. They strive to exert whatever influence they can over future events.
In large, structured organizations, entrepreneurs are easy to recognize by the statements they make: “If they wanted that job done right, they should have given it to me.” A dominant characteristic of entrepreneurs is their belief that they are smarter than their peers and superiors. They have a compelling need to do their own thing in their own way. They need the freedom to choose and to act according to their own perception of what actions will result in success.
Self-Confidence
Entrepreneurs are self-confident when they are in control of what they’re doing and working alone. They tackle problems immediately with confidence and are persistent in their pursuit of their objectives. Most are at their best in the face of adversity, since they thrive on their own self-confidence.
Sense of Urgency
Entrepreneurs have a never-ending sense of urgency to develop their ideas. Inactivity makes them impatient, tense, and uneasy. They thrive on activity and are not likely to be found sitting on a bank fishing unless the fish are biting. When they are in the entrepreneurial mode, they are more likely to be found getting things done instead of fishing.
Entrepreneurs prefer individual sports, such as golf, skiing, or tennis, over team sports. They prefer games in which their own brawn and brain directly influence the outcome and pace of the game. They have drive and high energy levels, they are achievement-oriented, and they are tireless in the pursuit of their goals.
Comprehensive Awareness
Successful entrepreneurs can comprehend complex situations that may include planning, making strategic decisions, and working on multiple business ideas simultaneously. They are farsighted and aware of important details, and they will continuously review all possibilities to achieve their business objectives. At the same time, they devote their energy to completing the tasks immediately before them.
Accounting reports illustrate this characteristic. Accountants spend hours balancing the accounts and closing them out. For them, the achievement is to have balanced books. The entrepreneur only wants to know the magnitude of the numbers and their significance for the operation of the business.
Realism
Entrepreneurs accept things as they are and deal with them accordingly. They may or may not be idealistic, but they are seldom unrealistic. They will change their direction when they see that change will improve their prospects for achieving their goals. They want to know the status of a given situation at all times. News interests them if it is timely, and factual, and provides them with information they need. They will verify any information they receive before they use it in making a decision. Entrepreneurs say what they mean and assume that everyone else does too. They tend to be too trusting and may not be sufficiently suspicious in their business dealings with other people.
Conceptual Ability
Entrepreneurs possess the ability to identify relationships quickly in the midst of complex situations. They identify problems and begin working on their solution faster than other people. They are not troubled by ambiguity and uncertainty because they are used to solving problems. Entrepreneurs are natural leaders and are usually the first to identify a problem to be overcome. If it is pointed out to them that their solution to a problem will not work for some valid reason, they will quickly identify an alternative problem-solving approach.
Status Requirements
Entrepreneurs find satisfaction in symbols of success that are external to themselves. They like the business they have built to be praised, but they are often embarrassed by praise directed at them personally. Their egos do not prevent them from seeking facts, data, and guidance. When they need help, they will not hesitate to admit it especially in areas that are outside of their expertise. During tough business periods, entrepreneurs will concentrate their resources and energies on essential business operations. They want to be where the action is and will not stay in the office for extended periods of time.
Symbols of achievement such as position have little relevance to them. Successful entrepreneurs find their satisfaction of status needs in the performance of their business, not in the appearance they present to their peers and to the public. They will postpone acquiring status items like a luxury car until they are certain that their business is stable.
Interpersonal Relationships
Entrepreneurs are more concerned with people’s accomplishments than with their feelings. They generally avoid becoming personally involved and will not hesitate to sever relationships that could hinder the progress of their business. During the business-building period, when resources are scarce, they seldom devote time to dealing with satisfying people’s feelings beyond what is essential to achieving their goals.
Their lack of sensitivity to people’s feelings can cause turmoil and turnover in their organization. Entrepreneurs are impatient and drive themselves and everyone around them. They don’t have the tolerance or empathy necessary for team building unless it’s their team, and they will delegate very few key decisions.
As the business grows and assumes an organizational structure, entrepreneurs go through a classic management crisis. For many of them, their need for control makes it difficult for them to delegate authority in the way that a structured organization demands. Their strong direct approach induces them to seek information directly from its source, bypassing the structured chains of authority and responsibility. Their moderate interpersonal skills, which were adequate during the start-up phases, will cause them problems as they try to adjust to the structured or corporate organization. Entrepreneurs with good interpersonal skills will be able to adjust and survive as their organization grows and becomes more structured. The rest won’t make it.
Emotional Stability
Entrepreneurs have a considerable amount of self-control and can handle business pressures. They are comfortable in stress situations and are challenged rather than discouraged by setbacks or failures. Entrepreneurs are uncomfortable when things are going well. They’ll frequently find some new activity on which to vent their pent-up energy. They are not content to leave well enough alone. Entrepreneurs tend to handle people problems with action plans without empathy. Their moderate interpersonal skills are often inadequate to provide for stable relationships. However, the divorce rate among entrepreneurs is about average.