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Every once in a while, all of us feel let down or demotivated in work. At such times, we look for inspiration or some valuable lessons from those around us and some even actively search for same over the internet. Having a constant source of inspiration and constantly learning and growing personally is what drives us to achieve more in life. However, life's valuable lessons can be found everywhere, even in some acts of people and in small things happening around us all the time. Thus, this month, we thought of taking a break from inspiring biographies and take look at small stories that are sure to touch our hearts and leave us with some valuable lessons to learn. Read on the stories and find your own life's lessons in each of them. 1.   A dish of ice-cream. Once a shabbily clothed 12 year boy went to a small hotel and sat at the table. The waiter put a glass of water in front of him and asked for his order. “How much is the ice-cream with fruits?” “Rs.50” said the

"The way we dress affects the way we think, the way we feel, the way we act, and the way others react to us." ~ Judith Rasband In today's world, if you want to sell your product, your knowledge about the offering is not the end. You are not just selling a product or a service, but you are selling yourself. Knowledge is important, so is the presentation. The former has to be seasoned with appropriate dress etiquettes in order to please the client's palate. When someone intends to invest his money in an avenue that you suggest, he trusts you and is looking up to you for advice. You have to stand out of the crowd to gain that trust. No one would want to see his advisor just out of his bed, wearing messy clothes or having an unkempt hairstyle. People would take you seriously only if you look professional. If you are meeting a prospective client for the first time, your appearance will do half of your job. The way you dress creates a lasting impressio

If there is one individual who is a role model for almost every individual, it has to be Viral Kohli. Virat has today captured the imagination of the entire country. He has already achieved a lot but still has many more years left. This month's issue, we look at what makes Virat truly “Vira” (huge) in the game that entire nation follows. The Rise: Virat today has the entire nation's following, is warmly adored by his fans while oppositions truly fear him. His rise from a humble background to a cricketing superstar has not been less than an inspiration. From the struggling days in junior cricket to making a mark in the national cricket team and later becoming the captain, is no easy task and his entire journey has been before us. Kohli's love for cricket was visible from very early age when, as a three-year old kid, he would pick up a cricket bat, start swinging it and ask his father to bowl at him. Kohli's father took Kohli to a professional cricket academy af

Imagine yourself getting through a single day without one arm or leg. Now imagine yourselves living a life without any arms or legs. We probably won't even dare to dream such a scenario. In this issue's inspirational story, we look at Nick who is not only living a worthy life but also inspiring and transforming the lives of others. Early Life: Nicholas Vujicic was born 4 th  December 1982 in Melbourne, Australia to Serbian immigrants from Yugoslavia. He was born without any limbs, a very rare medical condition called tetra-amelia syndrome. After birth, even his mother refused to see or hold him after the nurse brought the newborn child to him. Finally, she and her husband accepted him “as God's plan for their son”. Originally, he was born with the toes of one foot fused in a leg. An operation was performed to separate it into two toes so that it could be used to hold things together. The early days were very difficult for Nick. Right during his childhood, Nick no

Today we draw inspiration, not from an individual but an organisation. The organisation is perhaps the most successful enterprise in the private or public sector in India. It is an organisation which has not only reached the skies but has also catapulted India's image and standing in the world. Yes, the organisation is ISRO or Indian Space Research Organisation. In this issue, we will talk about this organisation and how it has managed to make name for itself, in the face of all challenges. Humble beginnings: Indian Space Research Organisation, formed in 1969, superseded the erstwhile INCOSPAR (est. 1962). Dr Vikram Sarabhai was the person who identified the role and importance of space technology in a nation's development. He was instrumental in setting up of organisation and providing ISRO with the necessary direction to function as an agent of development. ISRO then embarked on its mission to provide the nation with space-based services and to develop the technol

TICKET WITHOUT A SEAT The real kindness is when you are ready to give up something that you need yourself.