What matters now ? - Youth Factor!

There is something common to all the people who have brought about great change in the world. These are people

who question status-quo,

who dare to dream different,

who follow their passion irrespective of the support they got,

who have great energy to achieve their goal,

who are inquisitive to learn, experiment and experience.

This is ideal or natural state of youth and something most of us lose out on as we grow old and hence this is something I term Youth Factor. I think that is what matters now, to preserve and nurture that youth factor in every young person.

Post is inspired by the e-book put together by Seth Godin answering the above question . What is your answer?

Looking back

Days, dates, anniversaries serve their own purpose. To remind you of the person you were and discover the person you are. They give you a reference point for comparison. It is also sometimes an occasion to realize how few things still mean as much, how your priorities haven't/have changed. Other times the energy, excitement and feeling were special and are just worth reliving. A smile here, tear there, hope here, cynicism there, I wait for another day and date.

Dedicated to a month which is filled with moments and occasions. Dedicated to a friend who shares similar emotions for this month.

Moment

Modern art previously seemed to me a result of a collection of random acts than a deliberate effort towards the end result. A splash of color here and contrasting color cutting it in half. Something that looks like a lady in between. Hands and legs out of place. Individually each looked chaotic but as a whole there was a sense of completeness to it.

A special moment in life with random factors like music, weather, company and talk combine to give the moment a feeling of completeness and it seems perfect.

Both cases there are choices. Actions are deliberate. End effect is incidental. The art is in the detail.

How to change the world ?

This song explains more or less the philosophy we believe in - helping everyone discover the changemaker in them, helping people find their cause.

As the song goes :

If everyone cared and nobody cried

If everyone loved and nobody lied
If everyone shared and swallowed their pride
Then we'd see the day when nobody died

Some times answers or solutions are just that simple.

Cross-posted on Grassroutes blog.

Culture and Zappos

I was reading an interview of Tony Hsieh, Zappos. This was not the first time I was reading about the culture at Zappos and the tribe that they have created. But towards the end he talked about putting together culture book based on articles and experiences from the employees, on what Zappos culture meant to them. The whole concept of building a company with a distinct culture has impressed me for long and when I knew I could get a peek into it, I decided to write to Zappos asking if they could ship one to India. They responded to my mail in few hours and told me

" I'm sorry that you have not been able to experience the Zappos yet, hopefully soon!

As for the book, I'd be happy to get your very own copy over to you! You should be expecting the book shortly at the address you provided."

They had no reason to ship to a country where they don't operate, but they did. In the process, they just earned a life-long evangelist for their company.

Hail Zappos!

A great day for freedom

And with glasses high I raised a cry for freedom had arrived...almost!

About a girl

Hello world

What's in a Name?? - Brilliance, Light, Splendor or just Dyuthi

Media shy, Already?

P1: Say cheeeese
Dyuthi: Shout (Meaning - In few months. For now I'll look, be happy)
P1: OK... Click

To my little niece, who has brought great amount of joy and happiness to our family.

Clunk clunk . Cheers

Title Dedication: Nirvana & Beatles