Monday Blues: Lots of luck

I agree that there is a lot of luck involved in success. I have a key to success. The more you work, the better your chances are. This Monday try showing up for luck to smile on you.

Monday blues: CREATE

Creating something out of nothing is stimulating. Very few choose this way. I have seen how deeply engrossed it can be while you are at it. You sit down for hours, engaged, indulging in the creative process. Creating stuff is a relief. A piece of art created, built not just for now but for the future. Something that you have helped build growing up in to a masterpiece that would be admired, looked up to is a relief. An empty canvass coupled with unexplored domain of endless possibilities makes the journey exciting.

This monday, create something that would stand for long. At least start one that would be remembered. While few friends are embarking on such a journey, here are my best wishes. God bless with abundance. Good luck and Cheers!

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Smart investing

A city boy, Kenny, moved to the country and bought a donkey from an old farmer for $100.00. The farmer agreed to deliver the donkey the next day.
The next day the farmer drove up and said, "Sorry son, but I have some bad news, the donkey died last night."
Kenny replied: "Well then, just give me my money back."
The farmer said: "Can't do that. I went and spent it already."
Kenny said: "OK then, just unload the donkey."
The farmer asked: "What you gonna to do with him?"
Kenny: "I'm going to raffle him off." (Note: To raffle is to sell a thing by lottery - draw lot -! To a group of people each paying the same amount for a ticket)
Farmer: "You can't raffle off a dead donkey!"
Kenny: "Sure I can. Watch me. I just won't tell anybody he's dead."
A month later the farmer met up with Kenny and asked, "What happened with that dead donkey?"
Kenny: "I raffled him off. I sold 500 tickets at two dollars apiece and made a profit of $998.00."
Farmer: "Didn't anyone complain?"
Kenny: "Just the guy who won. So I gave him back his two dollars."

Bed of Roses

For many, life is not a bed of roses. We normally turn a blind eye to these realities. This kid sells cane juice on Kukatpally main road opposite to Swagat Restaurant. He is 7 years old and studies in a government school. He stands second in his class and you can see his 20 teeth when he says this. His dad lost his right palm in the same machine about a year ago and is on the left side. So the son helps him. This is a very straining, hazardous job and he has no qualms about it. He said he likes it because he gets to help his parents and a 3 year old sister. What does he do for fun? He plays marbles, plays with his sister. He plans to land a government job some day. That’s some knowledge.

Next time you find some one like this just talk a little. You will see them opening up. After all these are all stars… Taare Zameen Par. Also check if you can sacrifice your burger, coke for a day? Or am I asking too much? Life is not always about minting money.