I was sick and tired of the traffic. Endless traffic jams and slow moving traffic was the order of the day. So I decided that I will take the long route back home.
The road was wider, traffic was less dense. However, it took much longer than usual to reach home. It was a more peaceful drive, the extra time spent driving was worth it.
Should I take the longer route back daily? Should the longer route be my primary way to reach work? Is reaching work my most important goal? Does it make sense to travel the extra mile daily? Or Fighting my way through the traffic is the best way going ahead?
It's definitely not a case of the road less taken, may be its a case of not wanting to fight my way through the traffic. I don't know :)
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
BIG Questions
Initially thought of adding comments to these great questions from Refueling the Brain. But realized that the below questions deserved a post on their own. It can reach a wider audience this way.
1. Is the origin of the pressure the school or the society?
I feel its just an illusion created by school, society and parents. All of them are partners in crime.
2. What makes us think that marks are the indicators of success?
Perception: Good Marks -> Good College -> Good Job -> Lots of Money => SUCCESS :)
3. Is our understanding of success and failure right?
I feel, people will always judge you by the success indicators to the external world. Money, social status, education etc. What's imporant is how we understand ourselves. As a success or a failure.
4. What is the social status of a person who is intelligent, educated, but not too accomplished and not so rich?
School teachers, social workers and many others who help people in need are held in high esteem. While many of them get their due, I still feel a person's success is mostly judged by his wealth.
5. Does today's society acknowledge material wealth as success? If so, is it right?
I believe, everyone knows the answer in the bottom of their heart.
6. Is education in Arts and Commerce inferior to Engineering?
According to me, its just a case of securing one's employment. In India, its easier to get a job for an Engineer. That atleast allows someone to gain a foothold in life. Sad state, but that's the harsh truth.
7. While we all discuss endlessly, are we ready to act?
Its a case of spreading the sense around. I feel one must be bold enough in deciding the best future for their kids and not play it safe.
The above answers were only my take on the BIG questions
Please share your thoughts too. The questions deserve to be answered by all...
1. Is the origin of the pressure the school or the society?
I feel its just an illusion created by school, society and parents. All of them are partners in crime.
2. What makes us think that marks are the indicators of success?
Perception: Good Marks -> Good College -> Good Job -> Lots of Money => SUCCESS :)
3. Is our understanding of success and failure right?
I feel, people will always judge you by the success indicators to the external world. Money, social status, education etc. What's imporant is how we understand ourselves. As a success or a failure.
4. What is the social status of a person who is intelligent, educated, but not too accomplished and not so rich?
School teachers, social workers and many others who help people in need are held in high esteem. While many of them get their due, I still feel a person's success is mostly judged by his wealth.
5. Does today's society acknowledge material wealth as success? If so, is it right?
I believe, everyone knows the answer in the bottom of their heart.
6. Is education in Arts and Commerce inferior to Engineering?
According to me, its just a case of securing one's employment. In India, its easier to get a job for an Engineer. That atleast allows someone to gain a foothold in life. Sad state, but that's the harsh truth.
7. While we all discuss endlessly, are we ready to act?
Its a case of spreading the sense around. I feel one must be bold enough in deciding the best future for their kids and not play it safe.
The above answers were only my take on the BIG questions
Please share your thoughts too. The questions deserve to be answered by all...
Second Fiddle
After almost a year of disappointing cricket, the Indian Team finally put up a performance worthy of the 'World Champions'. The media has gone gaga over Virat Kohli's brilliant innings. 'The next big star in the making' blah blah blah... In the middle of all the praise for Kohli, there were invaluable contribution that were forgotten. Sachin & Sehwag gave the team a blitzkrieg start, Gautam Gambhir pinched in with a 60+ score. His partnership with Virat Kohli set the match up for a win.
Its not the first time such supporting performances have gone unnoticed.
India Vs West Indies - The World Cup Final, 1983
Kris Srikanth made 38 runs, the highest score in a total of 1983. Still we remember only Mohinder Amarnath's man of the match performance.
Sri Lanka Vs Australia - The World Cup Final, 1996
The Sri Lankan team created history by winning the World Cup final by batting second. The match best remembered for Aravinda De Silva's magnificent hundred. Yet, there was Arjuna Ranatunga who was there with Aravinda, with an unbeaten 50.
India Vs England - Natwest Final, 2002
The match best remembered for Yuvraj Singh & Mohammed Kaif's match winning partnership and also Sourav Ganguly's shirtless act at Lord's balcony. The Indian Team was down at 146/5 when Yuvraj Singh and Kaif staged the comeback. The scorecard read - 146/5 in 24 overs (Ganguly - 60(43) , Sehwag - 45(49) ).
India Vs Sri Lanka - World Cup Final, 2011
Dhoni hits the winning runs. SIX!!! The man with the midas touch had done it. The rest is history. Forgotten in the history books was Gautam Gambhir's 97 runs.
There are instances like these in all sports and throughout life. Looking back there have also been people who have played an important role in life from the sidelines.
Is it a case of 'The second fiddle does not get its due.' ?
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