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  5 tips to think positive and be more optimistic in life (msn.com) 1. Practice gratitude Gratitude is one of the most powerful drugs for happiness. Make it a conscious effort to practice gratitude every single day. List down at least three things that you are grateful for, and you’ll find yourself running out things that you can actually be happy for. Being grateful for what you have keeps you calm and contented while flushing you up with more positive energy to do better. “This can help shift your focus from negative aspects to the positive aspects in your life,” says the expert. 2. Surround yourself with positivity Your company matters a lot and decides the trajectory of your life. Surround yourself with positive and supportive people who uplift and inspire you. Limit your exposure to negative influences such as negative news or toxic individuals, suggests the expert. Also read:  6 tips to build resilience and overcome hardships in life 3. Challenge negative thoughts As per...

  Agatha Christie, the "Queen of Mystery," has written numerous novels, short stories, and plays featuring iconic detectives like Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, and Tommy and Tuppence. Her works are known for their clever plots, intriguing characters, and unexpected twists. Here are some of the best and most popular stories by Agatha Christie: Novels: "Murder on the Orient Express" : Hercule Poirot investigates a murder on the luxurious Orient Express train. This novel is renowned for its brilliant twist ending. "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" : Narrated by Dr. Sheppard, this novel is one of Christie's most famous works due to its groundbreaking narrative technique and surprising revelation. "And Then There Were None" : Ten strangers are lured to a remote island, only to be murdered one by one in a suspenseful and atmospheric thriller. "Death on the Nile" : Hercule Poirot is on vacation in Egypt when a murder occurs aboard a cruise ship...

By Abhijit Roy Those getting laid off or not finding jobs at the end of an expensive education should rethink how they can create new value. I think it's time talent looked only at big brands to hire them. 1. Look Beyond Big Brands There are many more small and medium enterprises who always suffer from lack of quality talent. That's the pool of companies which talent should explore. This is where they can add maximum value. 2. Gain Hands-on Project Experience Instead of looking at and waiting for very high salaries from big brands, young people should look at gaining hands-on project experience where they can prove their worth. This would significantly add to their CV. It's often difficult to play a meaningful role in major projects in large brands. 3. Build Your Own Teams Young talent could also build their own teams and offer as-a-service solutions to small and medium enterprises which cannot afford to hire full time professionals. 4. Make a Difference In short, talent ha...

 The act of doing is far more important than the act of studying or listening . We are always more at ease just using our hearing or reading skills rather than applying our minds to create something.  I feel sad for the students and their parents who attend coaching classes mushrooming all over the country and staring at glaring computer screens with their teachers indulging in dramatics / histrionics and making a stage show of Physics & Mathematics with pre-designed problem solving and showing to the world that they have the panacea to get into the IITs & NITs. This is not only dragging the nation down but fast depleting national resources and wealth.      Sachin Tendulkar became so after long hours of practise , often a handkerchief over his eyes , completely blindfolded and hitting the ball based on the sound without sighting the ball. As for myself I had put in hours of rigorous practice for the IIT & IIM examination. I had cracked both the top I...

  John Blakey, in his book "The Trusted Executive: Nine Leadership Habits that Inspire Results, Relationships and Reputation," identifies nine factors or habits that contribute to a trusted executive. These nine factors are: Deliver Results : Trusted executives are effective in delivering results and achieving objectives. They set clear goals, prioritize tasks, and ensure that they and their teams meet or exceed expectations. Coach and Develop : They invest time and effort in coaching and developing their team members. They recognize the potential in others and help them to grow and succeed. Be Consistent : Consistency in behavior and decision-making builds trust. Trusted executives demonstrate reliability and predictability in their actions and decisions. Be Honest : Integrity is a cornerstone of trust. Trusted executives are honest and transparent in their communications, admitting mistakes when necessary and always telling the truth. Be Open : Openness to feedback, new ide...

  "If you feel resistance before you begin, it's usually procrastination and you need to get started. If you feel resistance after you begin, it's usually feedback and you need to make adjustments."  "Focus is how you knit the hours of the day together. With focus, the day becomes a beautiful tapestry. Without focus, you end up holding a bundle of loose string."    "Anytime in my life when I have managed to go from a vision to a reality, the vision has not been a plan but a practice. In other words, what matters is not having a vision, but rather making a habit of returning to and revising the vision. For the big things in my life, I'm always coming back to them week after week—sometimes day after day. As new information arrives, the vision gets updated. The dream becomes more crystallized over time. It's a habit of thinking about where you want to go with an ever-increasing degree of clarity. You do not need a vision, you need the pr...