When we look at the history, there have been many wars that shaped the world in which we live today. Say for example WWI and WWII. World War II had a major impact on World. By the end of World War II, much of Europe, Asia and parts of Africa were destroyed. Heavy bombings resulted in obliteration of cities, towns, bridges, railroads and scorched the countryside. The war had a massive toll on both military and civilian lives.
There are many potential reasons for war such as competition over territory and resources, rivalries or self defense against an aggressor or a perceived potential aggressor. But what is the cost of the war? Death, destruction, chaos, pain and suffering. Choices have consequences and sometimes the consequences last for a very long time. War is a terrible choice with dire consequences.
The Bosnian War especially the Srebrenica Massacre is the worst thing that has happened to humanity after World War II. The onslaught that occurred over a period of 22 days in which around 9000 people were murdered. The main reason for this bloodshed was Anti-Bosniak sentiment, inherent hatred and animosity against muslims and Islam. The killings were carried out by units of Bosnian Serb Army of Republika Srpska (VRS) under the command of Ratko Mladić.
Ratko Mladić
The Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina gained recognition from European Union on 6th of April 1992 and then by UN on 22 May 1992. The declaration of independence angered the Bosnian Serb forces and they supported the Serbian Government of Slobodan Milošević and Yugoslav People’s Army. The main aim was to secure and unify the territory under Serb control and to create a Serb state of Republika Srpska.
In 1992, the Bosnian Serb forces identified Srebrenica as a strategic territory because of it’s proximity to Serbia. During this period in 1991, 73% of the population in Srebrenica were Bosnian Muslims and 25% were Bosnian Serbs. Communal tension between Bosnian Muslims and Bosnian Serbs intensified during this period.
In April 1993, the United Nations declared Srebrenica a UN safe zone. UN directed all sides to cease military activities. But United Nations failed to demilitarize Srebrenica.
In May 1995, military forces created an unbearable situation for residents with no hope for further survival. This included a ban on food and other supplies forcing many people to flee the region. Most of the Bosnian Muslims were surrounded by Serb forces and were cut off from outlying areas.
In July 1995, the military forces advanced on Srebrenica, attacking it from the south and burning many houses along the way. Thousands of people including women, children and elders fled to a UN compound in a neighboring village Potočari which was protected by UN troops.
When military forces advanced on Potočari, many of the UN sanctioned troops surrendered. None engaged with the advancing military forces. On July 9 1995, military forces stopped just 1 KM away from the towncenter. In the absence of any Bosnian resistance or response from the world, the order was issued to take the town.
Ratko Mladić during the military operation in Srebrenica
On July 11 1995, military leaders, including Ratko Mladić entered Srebrenica and declared that the town belongs to the Serbs, ordering them to take revenge on Muslims living there. That night 10,000 Bosnian men tried to escape through the forest.
On the morning of July 12 1995, the military forces used UN vehicles to enter the UN protected area and made false promises of safety in order to force the men to surrender. Thousands of men surrendered or were captured. Most were taken to the holding sites where they were executed.
The same day, many Bosnians were forced out of the Potočari village through threats and terror. The men and women were taken into concentration camps were men were tortured and women were raped. On July 13, 1995 mass execution of blindfolded Bosnian men began which lasted until July 16.
In September and October 1995, the same military forces that attacked the Bosnians took over the process of locating graves and identifying victims. Mass graves were dug up and moved to distance sites. In the process, they were able to hide any traces of their involvement and cover up the massacre.
Mass graves of victims of Srebrenica Massacre
Aftermath
The bodies of identified victims
More than two decades after the war ended in 1995, the people and the economy of Bosnia continue to suffer from the aftemanth. 296 Bosnian villages were destroyed around Srebrenica. Many families are now primarily of windows and orphans in the region. An entire generations of husbands and fathers is lost.
Family members of the identified victims
As of July 2012, 6838 genocide victims have been identified through DNA analysis of body parts recovered from mass graves. As of July 2021, 6671 bodies have been buried at the Memorial Centre of Potočari. While other 236 have been buried elsewhere.
1 out of 4 households are headed by single mothers, putting them at an even greater risk of poverty. Around 7000 individuals have been named missing. 28 years later the bodies of those killed in the Srebrenica massacre are still being found today.
Cost of a War
I would like to end this discussion with a quote from Martin Luther, “War is the greatest plague that can afflict humanity, it destroys religion, it destroys states, it destroyes families. Any scourge is preferable to it “.
Relationship has a very complex meaning these days. Most individuals have absolutely no idea whatsoever about the modern dating culture and relationships.
With the advent of Social Media, most of the individuals are content with the Hookup Culture. This is perhaps also the indication of low tier men and women that our society has been producing. Especially men.
From the dawn of civilization, men were deemed as caretakers, providers and rulers of the kingdoms. Today, the modern society has brainwashed men into believing that it’s okay to be average, as a result of which most of the men are weak and feminine. Today an average male is lazy, out of shape, plays video games and can’t even defend himself when confronted or in danger. Pathetic!
And the men today should be asking themselves “Why would a high value woman want to be in a relationship with a loser?”
On the other hand Modernization, SocialMedia and Feminism have made things worse as a result of which modern women are losing their credibility. Of course women are successful today, but their personal life and relationship with men is at all time low.
Now if you look at Traditional Women, they are feminine in nature. There are certain feminine traits such as nurturance, sweetness, cooperativeness, modesty, humility, affection and understanding that put a woman in the category of High Value Woman.
Similarly traits such as being assertive, emotionally available, setting healthy boundaries, being financially stable, loyalty etc define High Value Men.
Now I will be answering few questions on Modern Dating Culture and Relationships which is pretty FUCKED UP!
1. What is the problem with modern day men?
Modern day men are epitome of weakness and here’s why:
1. Life is super easy 2. They take zero risks 3. Are porn addicts 4. Eat like kids 5. Addicted to smartphones and social media 6. Have zero skills 7. Can’t even run a mile
Of course modern men are highly educated and are even earning well. Absolutely no problem with that! But money and education alone doesn’t make an individual a high value man. It’s not even the 50% of the traits. Ability to make a decision in difficult situations, being physically fit and mentally strong, capable of defending themselves and their loved ones from being harmed. These are few traits found in high value men.
Imagine you are on your way to home after a late night party with your girl/spouse, and out of nowhere you are attacked by a bunch of guys with the intention and capability of hurting you and your girl/spouse. Now in such a situation, the most important task is the well-being and safety of your girl/spouse. You should be in a position to defend yourself and then crush the perpetrators in order to ensure your woman’s safety. And that’s only possible if you are strong and extremely proficient in the art of fighting & self defense.
So now we know that men need to be dangerous in order to defend themselves and their loved ones in dire situations. Now that doesn’t mean you can go around smashing everyone. You need to have self-control. The people who teach martial arts know this very well. They are dangerous people and they have mastered the art of controlling the beast within. It takes great strength to control your destructive instincts and then be a good man. High value men are extremely good at it.
It is quite evident that men today don’t understand the psychology of women and the subtle art of interacting with women.
Most men instead of reaching out and interacting with women, resort to simping and stalking women on social media. They end up inflating women’s ego by dishing out freebies in the form of never ending compliments & likes, as well as spamming their DMs. This type of behavior is the ultimate turn off for women who then put these men in “Simp” category.
Most men struggle to get a woman because they are too nice and sweet and act feminine. The truth is high value women don’t like nice and sweet men because they realize the fact that such men will eventually turn out to be weak, indecisive with no control over emotions. Women usually put such men in “Friendzone” category.
When a woman friendzones you, what she is really saying that she doesn’t consider you to be high status enough to be sexually worthy, but she will still use your resources in meantime.
Rusty Relationships
2. What is wrong with modern day women?
The problem with modern day women is that they have been brainwashed into believing that society and men are bad and are oppressing women. This is the feminist agenda which typically is based on the ideology that men are evil. Now that’s what you call a fucked up ideology!
Look modern day women are highly educated and earning well! Nothing wrong with that. The real problem starts when these feminists paint the society and men as threat to women. And encourage women to compete against men.
As I mentioned earlier, women inherently have these feminine traits such as being kind, gentle, understanding, caring etc. which represent a high value traditional women.
The Feminism Fuckery
But feminism promotes the idea of women being aggressive, rude and criticize men at every opportunity.
There is a reason why a lot of high value men don’t prefer to be in a relationship with successful women. Matter of fact, they don’t consider them as potential partner.
Now most of the feminists would say that men are intimidated by successful women, they have an ego and what not!
But the real thing is “It’s not that high value men are intimidated, it’s that the women that make money and are successful are annoying most of the time. That’s what they don’t want to tell you.”
Women that are successful act like men, and men don’t want to date THEMSELVES.
Imagine if I wore heels and put lipstick once a week. Women probably wouldn’t date me right? Because I’m acting like a girl. If I did that once a week, no woman on the planet would take me seriously.
Now my question is “So if a woman wouldn’t date me if I act feminine, then why should I date a woman that acts masculine?”
Now feminists will ask how come successful women acting masculine?
Women who earn a lot of money, generally have bad habits. They are aggressive, arrogant, non-agreeable, they are dominant, they are assertive, they are competitive. That’s all really great for making money but terrible for finding a man, especially a high value man.
Women want Alpha dominant men, but men don’t need alpha dominant women. Just like the concept of “Like poles repel each other and unlike poles attract each other.”
The whole concept of Feminism is based on victim mentality. The moment you confront a feminist with facts and logic, she will either start crying, tell a sob story to validate her toxic views, throw a temper tantrum or run away. I have seen most of the feminists run from TV shows and podcasts when they fail to back up their toxic statements with statistics and facts.
I have also heard most of the feminists arguing “It’s my body, it’s my right! I’ll dress in whatever way I deem fit.”
Sure it’s your choice. But remember, you won’t get a high value man. You will get simps who will use you and move on.
If you look like a hoe, you behave like a hoe, you have pictures that might make you look like a hoe, well the high value men will assume you are a hoe.
Now most of the feminists might argue “I post my pics on social media because I want to feel better about myself.”
My question: “If you want it for yourself, then why is it on social media? Keep it on your camera phone.”
Not even a single feminist will have an answer to this. All they are gonna do is label the individuals as misogynists, assholes, small dick energy etc.
Just like how women “Friendzone” weak and incompetent men. Men will “Sex zone” low tier women and hoes.
Most of the IG models have absolutely nothing to offer. As I mentioned earlier, their ego is inflated by few likes and comments by simps.
High value women stay away from social media and so is the case with high value men. They are not insecure and don’t chase validation on social media on the basis of like and comments.
Conclusion
High value men and women don’t compete against each other. A dominant masculine man acknowledges the presence of a fierce and traditional woman. They don’t believe in the perpetual toxic cycle of shit tests, mind games and victimhood. Because they are very well aware of their societal roles and responsibilities.
Express sexual intent. If he/she responds on a sexual level then good (you get what you wanted). If he/she rejects you then that’s also good (because now he/she will stop wasting your time) and you can focus on better leads.
A woman wants a man to play the dominant masculine role in the relationship so that she can play the submissive feminine role. Treat a woman like a woman, so she can feel sexy.
If a woman genuinely wants you, she will never make things complicated. She will make it easier for you to approachher, talk to her, go on dates etc. If she is making things harder, she isn’t interested.
There are 3 questions that we have been asking ourselves since the inception of life on earth.
1. What is life? 2. What is the purpose of our existence?3. What does life have to offer?
From the times immemorial great thinkers, philosophers and holy scriptures have made an attempt to define and explain these 3 questions which are considered the basic idealization of Philosophy and Spirituality.
I have defined life in a very comprehensible and lucid manner in previous articles. I am of opinion that “Life is a game of uncertainty like Cricket, no one really knows how it may turn out to be in near future”.
Coming to the second question, the purpose of our life is to Love and Help our fellow human beings. Not just us, but we also need to be kind and compassionate towards other creatures as well. Kindness, Compassion & Empathy define us. These are our core values which are absolutely non-negotiable. And last but not the least, leave this planet a better place for our future generations.
So that brings us to the third and final question: What does life has to offer?
As I mentioned earlier, life is a game. And in a game irrespective of whether you win or lose, you learn a lesson. So there we are, life has valuable lessons to offer which in turn will help us lead a better and meaningful life. Here are some important life lessons:
1. If something/ someone is annoying you, then life is teaching you PATIENCE.
2. If someone abandons you, then life is teaching you how to stand up on your own two feet.
3. If something/someone has power over you, then life is teaching you how to take your power back.
4. If there is something/someone that angers you, then life is teaching you FORGIVENESS and COMPASSION.
5. If there is something/someone you hate, then life is teaching you UNCONDITIONAL LOVE.
6. If there is something/someone you fear, then life is teaching you COURAGE to overcome your FEAR.
7. If there is something you can’t control, then life is teaching you how to LET GO.
Now I don’t have to go into the lecture mode and explain everything. The truth is we know what we are supposed to do, but we are scared. Let’s face it, life isn’t easy. It never really was. We just learn the life lessons and move on. Remember, life is a journey. A journey towards becoming a better, loving and caring person. I would like to end this discussion with a meaningful quote from Paulo Coelho.
“Close some doors today. Not because of pride, incapacity or arrogance, but simply because they lead you nowhere“.
There was a time when people used to go out on a vacation, get away from the eternal clamour and bustling life of cities to rejuvenate and relax.
There was no social media back then. Whether you were on a vacation with loved ones, enjoying a delicious meal in a restaurant or celebrating a birthday. There was unquestionably no need to upload pictures on a regular basis nor an innate desire to show off. There was no Digital Distraction.
Things are pretty different today. Social media has become an integral part of our lives. We use various social media apps to stay in touch with our family, friends and acquaintances. We even use it as a platform to share our joys, memories, events. It was something we had never experienced before. It was a recreational activity. You create a profile, share content, upload pictures, someone likes, comments. It was fun.
But then, we started taking social media seriously without considering the dire consequences that would follow. Social media became a platform for trolls. Today more often than not, it has become a platform where hatred and animosity is being promoted by posting nasty comments and fake news.
Social media has literally destroyed every meaningful relationship. It has convinced millions of individuals that “A Like”, “Comment” a “DM” means everything. If someone follows you, likes your every post and mentions you in their stories, then they are your friends. And if they don’t follow you, like your posts consistently, then they are arrogant, insolent, have a bad attitude and what not!
Few cousins don’t speak to me because i don’t wish them “Happy Birthday” on Facebook.
A few years ago an old acquaintance of mine had stopped speaking to me because I no more liked his posts on Instagram.
Most of them are sad! Because I don’t react “Haha” on the memes they send in my DMs.
Here’s the thing, I don’t follow anyone on social media because I’m not there to mindlessly scroll, like, comment and share senselessly like a digital zombie. Second thing, I don’t need social media to stay in touch with my loved ones. I visit them or call, as simple as that. Yes, it’s true that my loved ones aren’t in my friends list. I don’t have to go into a lecture mode and explain them, because they get it.
And it’s perfectly alright if no one follows me on social media. Because social media isn’t real. It’s a facade, a digital distraction. And I’m not here to seek anyone’s approval for I’m not insecure. I don’t want to spend my prime years on a platform which has absolutely nothing to offer.
Today most of people around are digitally distracted instead of being monomaniaclly focused and value meaningful relationships in life. We really need to reconsider our flawed choices and fragile values. And this is only possible by taking a step back, turning down the volume of our ego and seeing the bigger picture. I would like to end this discussion with a meaningful and thought provoking quote “The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best“. – Epictetus
Redesign Rebuild Reclaim! Now I know that the wrestling fans would be like “Daddy Chill!! Is this article on Seth FREAKING Rollins?? Unfortunately, it’s not!! But if you are a wrestling fan, then go check out Stone Cold Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Sessions podcast where the Texas Rattlesnake interviews WWE Superstars. It’s a great show by the way! So go check out!
Eminem
The generation of today has a lot of advantages like internet, vehicles, electricity. No doubt, life is easy and good. All the tools needed to succeed and live a great life are at our disposal, I mean this is the best thing that could ever happen to us. Our ancestors never really had this privilege, did they?
But today, I see that a lot of people around are miserable. They are uneducated, inspite of having many universities and schools. They are disoriented, confused and worried. Sadly, they blame others. As I mentioned in my previous articles, we are blessed with amazing gifts and we could do so much more. But instead, we have resigned ourselves to mediocrity. I feel that every individual on this planet is born to be great and be the best in the world in their domain.
So in this post, I’m super excited to share the process of Redesign, Rebuild and Reclaim which is going to transform your life forever. I have seen people who are strikingly intelligent, apply this principle in their lives and excel in their domain. And now, it our turn to do the same.
So, the first thing is that we need to redesign our life, I mean everything. You need to minimize the use of social media apps, which you scroll mindlessly for hours! Scrolling mindlessly through feed and liking several posts won’t pay your bills, neither it’s going to fix your problems. You need to stop streaming that Netflix series for Hours!! To be precise you need to stop streaming that entire season in one day! That’s insane! What about your sleep? No wonder why we see so many individuals distracted during their work. They think “Oh, so what’s gonna happen in next episode?”, “I’m bored, which show should I watch today?” Investing most of our precious time on Social media, OTT Platform has resulted in decreased productivity and inefficiency. I have seen the face of students when they are detained. I have seen those tears, disappointment of failure and regret. Technology should be used to make our life better. You need to redesign you schedule, and prioritize important things. You work life, health, mental health, relationships. Now coming to relationships, with all the love and respect, I request you to stay away from people who bring no value in your life. I have said this in previous posts and I’m saying it again. Things aren’t going to change if you don’t change. So redesign every aspect of life that matters to you.
And the next step is to rebuild and implement those habits in your day to day life and reclaim the greatness that you were destined for. Imagine you want to be a professor, you planned, you studied you worked hard and now you are an individual who has the ability to change the lives of so many students!! I mean you could add so much value by helping and empowering the younger generation. So you see, redesign your life, make those drastic changes and reclaim your destiny. You got to do the work what 95% of people aren’t willing to do! Now that reminds me of the movie Undisputed III featuring Scott Adkins, who portrays the role of beleaguered mixed martial artist who redeems himself in this action flick. This movie is the perfect example of Redesign, Rebuild, Reclaim concept. I would like to end this discussion on a positive thought from Richard Branson, “There is no greater thing you can do with your life and your work than follow your passions in a way that serves the world and you”.
The last couple of years have been a rollercoaster ride for each and everyone of us. A lot has changed, to be precise. The COVID-19 pandemic struck fast and hard. There were lockdowns, layoffs, shortage of oxygen and death of our loved ones. Indeed, these two years were very difficult and excruciating. Personally, I went through a lot. I lost many loved ones to this deadly and unforgiving pandemic.
As I mentioned in my previous posts, it was horrifying. But amidst this chaos and horror, we found hope and positivity. A realm of possibility.
Khalsa Aid volunteers providing Oxygen concentrators
Many NGOs and organizations came forward to assist those in dire need of financial and medical support. Some even helped underprivileged students by providing them with Laptops and Tabs for online classes.
Doctors and healthcare workers worked tirelessly, round the clock even when things went from bad to worse. They were not deterred or discouraged by the onslaught unleashed during the first as well as the second wave. They went all in, risking their lives and forgetting their own familes. They were literally running on fumes with very little food and no rest while the healthcare system was in shambles. I had never seen anything like this before. Their commitment, hard work and a conscientious effort to save every single life was amazing. Yes, it took a toll on them physically and mentally but the grit, determination and willingness to help those in need kept them going.
I saw many kind individuals selling their vehicles and properties in order to arrange money to help the ones in need of financial support.
There were teachers and lecturers working really hard to help students on digital platforms by recording videos of sessions. They continued to help and teach students inspite of paycuts due to financial crunch.
Let us not hide behind the false front, this pandemic was bad! There is no one denying it. But it did bring out the best in us. The pandemic taught us the importance of kindness, the power of love. It taught us how to be a human again. It forced us to look at things, situations and our fellow beings from a different perspective. We were forced to reconsider our poor choices and fragile values.
I witnessed that many colleagues of mine who were jolly and carefree, suddenly transformed into quiet, wise and mature individuals. This was indeed a drastic change.
I personally experienced this transformation and it was amazing, but I had to pay the price. Things were difficult and painful to begin with. But as i went forward, i found support and guidance of my loved ones and things started to ease. Now i know most of you might argue that it’s not that easy. But remember my dear friends that life has an amazing way to teach us and transform our lives. The pain and sorrow is actually happiness and joy in disguise. I learned to use pain and difficulty as a tool to grown as better human being. As i mentioned earlier, this pandemic was a global catastrophe, but it did bring out the best in us, it brought us together. We witnessed so many acts of kindness by our fellow beings who were total strangers. This is nothing short of a miracle in a world where kindness is mistaken for weakness. KINDNESS IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS. KINDNESS DEFINES US.
I saw people wise up and take responsibility. We witnessed people, who embraced the hero within, realising their potential and excelling in various fields.
Maturity is a phase in life where you are fully aware of the situation in which you are placed in. You accept the fact that your own decisions have nothing to do with others and only you are responsible for the consequences. You accept the consequences, instead of complaining and blaming others for the problems in your life.
Maturity is a stage where you realise that social media is just a facade and a tool meant to distract you.
It is a stage where you actually start to understand the meaning of true relationship with others and yourself.
A mature individual lets go of the toxic emotions such as hatred, fear, resentment, insecurity. For he/she understands that one cannot produce great work if negative emotions are bottled within.
As you mature, you will forgive more, judge less and transform into a better person. Yes, you will make mistakes, there will be a difficult and painful phase to deal with, you will be laughed at and ridiculed. But this time around, you will handle things from a different perspective.
You won’t waste your time fighting, explaing and proving yourself to those who always want to see you fail, no matter what. Instead, you would just wish them good luck and move forward. You will find an opportunity to learn and grow even in tough and unfavorable circumstances (Now this requires understanding the criticality of the situation which only a mature person can do).
As a mature individual you won’t be concerned about what others have to say about you. Maturity helps you to be the architect of your own destiny. It’s a life long journey towards rediscovering yourself. To sum things up, here is an amazing quote from John Lennon which I think is worth your attention. “Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.”
What is life? Life is a Journey. The great sages, wise men and epistemologists are of opinion that life is infact a journey. Now i am not here to proclaim myself as a logician or an intellect, for I am a student and this very life is my master.
What do we do during a journey? We meet new people, experience new culture, the most important of all is that you get out of your comfort zone. Isn’t life all about trying new things and exploring the realm of opportunities?
Well, life is a journey, an opportunity to rediscover yourself, know who you really are. Now what would one normally do to make the journey interesting?
Books, upbeat music, delicious food, travel solo etc. But how about this journey, our life? How do we make this journey interesting? Are we really enjoying our lives?
Well, I rather doubt it. And i am extremely sorry to say this, but today our life is defined by materialism and social status. There is this notion that by amassing great wealth, one would be elevated in status and respected in society. Would you respect a criminal or a delinquent who acquired fortune by unlawful and illegitimate means?
This hubris and superciliousness has gotten us nowhere.
Today happiness is defined by money, expensive cars, great apartments and sophisticated gadgets. Today, we are too busy being busy and we don’t have time for our friends, family and loved ones. Sadly, today we are lonely.
Today we are plagued by depression and anxiety. The fear of failure has diminished our ability to be the best and perform at the highest level. Insecurities, jealousy and envy have turned us against each other.
With all the money, technology and comfort, we were supposed to be happy and energetic. Inspite of everything at our disposal, we have ended up being sad and lethargic.
Today succes is not defined by hardwork and skills. Instead, it is defined by number of followers and likes on social media. Today movies and web series on OTT platform have become source of our entertainment.
Today the celebrities, professionals as well as common man, all are under tremendous pressure to keep performing at the highest level. Instead of being creative and competitive, we are stressed. Anxiety and depression has crippled us. This isn’t exactly the life we envisioned, right?
I have met and seen people who are strikingly intelligent, creative, successful and happy. I was curious to know their habits and their lifestyle, for i myself wanted to implement them in my day to day life and improve as an individual.
They believed in the concept of gratitude and practiced it on a regular basis. They valued focusing on one thing at a time. They valued being productive over being busy being busy. They realised that to be productive, one had to stay away from digital distraction and over stimulation. Working for the betterment and upliftment of society and spending time with loved ones were few of the important things that i learned. Appreciating and celebrating the succes of others and encouraging them to do better. This is one of the most important quality of a Leader.
I have heard Gary Vaynerchuk quoting the importance of kindness so many times “Kindness is the ultimate strength“, “Kindness always wins“, “Kindness is so underrated“. I have never seen anyone stressing so much on kindness and being good. Let me tell you something, this guy is the real deal. In a world where most of the people are focused on money, profit and business, there is one guy who talks about kindness. This is amazing, super weird and rare!
Another person that comes to my mind is Robin Sharma. He is one of the most influential public speaker and author of best selling books on personal development, mastery and spirituality. He has transformed many lives by his books, podcasts and live events. He is adored by millions for his work and his service for the betterment of humanity.
Now i know that I would be ridiculed and laughed at by some individuals and a section of society for writing this.
Well, it’s their opinion. I can’t do much about it. It’s not in my power to please everyone. I really don’t care about things that I can’t control. But I will do whatever it takes to work towards being a better person and make better decisions.
We are all unique, we all are capable of amazing things. We don’t need anyone’s approval to be happy. As Robin Sharma said, “Better awareness leads to better choices, and better choices leads to better results“. I wish you all the very best in your journey towards becoming a better person and rediscovering yourselves. I would like to end this discussion with a positive thought “Sing like no one’s listening, love like you’ve never been hurt, dance like nobody’s watching, and live like it’s heaven on earth.”
“Life is the game of uncertainty like cricket. No one really knows how it may turn out to be in near future.”
Well most of you might agree with me on this one. From the moment we are born, we are destined to die. So it’s quite imperative that we live our lives to the fullest, given that our life on this planet is limited.
There is a saying which goes by, “The real tragedy of life doesn’t lie in not reaching the goal. The real tragedy of life lies in not having a goal to reach.” Unfortunately, this has been the case with us since WWII which was perhaps the worst thing that has ever happened to mankind since it’s inception.
Very few genius and amazing individuals have mastered this subtle art of living their lives to the fullest by excelling in various facets of life. Perhaps, it’s time for us to really start living our lives like the great ones and bring the exceptional transformation to our mediocre lives.
In today’s contemporary world and age of internet, time matters the most. Time is the real currency. Instead of utilizing our time being productive, most of us are busy being busy as a result of which we are tired, completely stressed out without doing much. This has to change. So in this post, I would like to discuss the important facets of life that we need to work on in order to bring a sense of fulfillment in our lives.
1. Relationship
“The way you treat yourself is exactly the way others will treat you.” Negative self talk, over thinking and stressing out on things that are of least importance will lead to burnout and depression. This is where the concept of self care comes into picture. Practice gratitude, have a positive frame of mind, stay away from individuals who suck energy out of you by always complaining and blaming. The key here is to stay away from such negative people with narcissistic traits.
Instead associate yourself with the people who understand you, care for you, encourage you towards becoming a better person and those who are rooting for you to succeed. The kind of people you associate yourself with will have a major impact on the quality of your life. Remember “If you want to be a cowboy, associate yourself with cowboys.”
No wonder why a lot of youngsters these days are suffering from depression due to failed relationships and marriages. Most of us these days rush into relationships without much contemplation and consequences that will follow. There is this fear of being left out or missing out. Most of the youngsters don’t realize the importance of patience.
The first thing is to have self-awareness and practice mindfulness. The second thing is to associate yourself with people who bring in positivity in your life. Whether it’s your friend circle, your family or your workplace, the key is to establish a healthy relationship with yourself first by having a positive frame of mind and practising self-love. As a result of which the relationship with friends, family and others will automatically flourish.
2. Health
The most important facet of our life is health. Our productivity, how well we perform in our day to day lives depends on our health. Unfortunately, most of us have taken our health for granted with lack of sleep and rest, consumption of unhealthy food and lack of activity etc.
The COVID-19 Pandemic made us realize the importance of health. Initially, when there was no vaccine to this deadly disease, the health experts said that those with stronger immunity and good health would be able to resist severe infection and symptoms.
It was really painful to see many people die just because they lacked immunity to withstand infection. On the other hand there were individuals with good health and strong immunity who were able to withstand the infection. The nature was just implementing the concept of the survival of the fittest. Without good health you won’t be able to make it to the top. In today’s competitive world, if you want to be in the league of the great ones, you have to be physically fit and mentally strong.
3. Personal Mastery
We all are born for greatness. We have been blessed with this beautiful gift of life, to make the maximum utilization of the resources available and attain the glory that we all deserve. Unfortunately, many of us have resigned to negativity and settled for mediocre and less than ordinary life.
Why settle for a boring life when you have the opportunity to be the best in the world? Everyone wants money, name and fame. But when it’s time to put your physical and mental energies into work, when things get insanely difficult, people often quit. They are not mentally prepared for the hard work, unwavering focus, determination and absolute dedication. There is a reason why not everyone earns as much as Cristiano Ronaldo and Michael B Jordan.
The key to attaining the world class status is your skills and your mastery over those skills. Robin Sharma, the best selling author explains the concept of personal mastery and craft in his book The 5 AM Club in a very simple and lucid manner. He has been training world class athletes, great artists and CEOs of fortune 500 companies and have helped them reach their maximum potential which in turn allowed the individuals to deliver world class performance every single time. Remember, an addiction to distraction is the death of your creative production. If you want to achieve world class status and join the league of the best in the world, you need to filter out all the noise and distractions.
Robin Sharma
Life is not about 9 to 5 job. Life is not just about earning money. As i mentioned earlier, we all are born to be great, the best in the world. What’s the use of all the money name and fame if most of our life is spent being busy, stressed out, worried and sad? Spend time with your loved ones and family, get away from the noise of the cities and spend some time in nature. It is in solitude that an individual rediscovers him/her selves. Eat good food, workout, move, read good books, practice gratitude and live your life to the fullest. I would like to end this discussion on a positive note, a quote from Dalai Lama “The purpose of our lives is to be happy.”
There is a saying which goes by “Education is the chief defence of a nation“.
And i profess myself as one of those who believes that the above statement to be an incontrovertible truth. Education is certainly a means to empower oneself and those individuals inturn empower the state. Be it doctors, engineers, scientists or architects. It is by education that knowledge and right skills are imparted to the individuals who pursue their careers in their respective domains.
But what if i told you that education serves no purpose if there is no proper education system. We Indians project ourselves as the next superpower of the contemporary world overtaking U.S.A and China. But how can we project ourselves as the world leader when our literacy rate is way below that of China and U.S.A? The literacy rate of a country plays a very important role in the development of a country and is an indication of where the nation is heading.
According to the National Statistical Office (NSO) data, India’s average literacy rate is 77.70%. The male literacy rate being 84.70% and female literacy rate at 70.30%. On the other hand China and U.S.A have a literacy rate of 96.8% and 88% respectively, which infact indicates that they have a better education system.
In India, since the early age, we are told and reminded that being educated is all about earning money, status and living a luxurious life. Go to school, get good grades, get into a top tier university, graduate and find a good job. Unfortunately, things don’t work this way anymore. Graduation doesn’t guarantee a job or end of all problems in life. It is, infact the beginning of the real test of your character, attitude and patience.
A Delusion
We indians are experts in blaming. If we are late, we blame traffic. If something bad or a terrible event occurs in our lives, we often blame others for it. And if a student performs poorly in academics, he/she blames the school or teachers. If you don’t get a job or placed in the final semester, the college and the management are blamed.
Actually, things have gone from bad to worse these days. India’s job crisis is far more serious that it seems. According to Center for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), the indian unemployment rate increased to nearly 8% in December. Which means India had around 53 million unemployed people as of December 2021.
Indian students think getting degree certifate will guarantee them a job. Unfortunately this pandemic proved that the organizations prefer to hire those who are skilled and competent. This pandemic exposed our weak and fragile education system which is focused on providing certificates and degrees instead of providing quality education. A large number of youngsters aren’t even aware or concerned about the situation they are placed in. To deal with this situation, they have found solace temporarily in OTT streaming services and video games.
Now coming to the teachers, they say “A great teacher inspires, a good teacher teaches, an average teacher explains and a poor teacher complains“. Unfortunately, the tribe of the last category is increasing at an alarming rate.
So who is to blame for the mess we have got ourselves into? Is it the students, teachers or the education boards? Let us be honest with ourselves and accept the fact that we all are responsible for this dire situation since we all are part of this education system and represent it.
There is a reason why a large section of individuals from the student fraternity are going abroad to pursue their education because of the quality education they provide as a result of better education system. We can learn a thing or two from countries like Japan, Germany and U.S.A by adopting and implementing new methods and perhaps making several changes in our education system. And last but not the least, i would like to end this discussion with on a positive note. “There is no end to education. It is not that you read a book, pass an examination and finish with education. The whole life, from the moment you are born to the moment youdie is a process of learning“.
Human Beings are the most intelligent creatures on planet earth. And from where we stand today, it’s quite safe to say and evident that we have lived up to the reputation of it.
Time is of the essence. Considering the fact that our time on planet earth is limited, it is of vital importance that we accomplish our goals and the tasks assigned within the specified period of time.
People standing in a queue
Gone are those days when we had to line up in queues to pay our bills for hours. Today with internet technology at our disposal, we have the luxury of paying our bills electronically with a tap, book a ticket for movie, a sport event through various online portals and apps.
Today we have apps for online / net banking, transactions, money transfer, ordering food etc. We have apps for video and streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime etc.
Imagine being on a ship for months to travel from one continent to another! Boring, right? Forget about boring, along with it comes the danger of bad weather which might cause a disaster. Today we have excellent vehicles integrated with high precision technology that makes travelling from one destination to another a fun and enjoyable experience. All thanks to Automation.
Automation and Technology
Automation is the incorporation of various technologies in order to produce and deliver goods or products with minimum or no human intervention. The application of automation results in improved efficiency, better results, high precision etc. Automation is being implemented in a number of domains such as manufacturing industry, production, transportation and IT sector.
The different types of Automations are mentioned below
Home Automation
Building Automation
Vehicle Automation
Industrial Automation
Aerospace & Defense Automation
Home Automation
1. Home Automation
Home Automation usually consists of a system which fully controls as well as monitors home attributes such as bulbs, TV, fans and other appliances. The home automation is further classified into 3 types
Power line based Home Automation
Wired Home Automation
Wireless Home Automation
Power line based Home Automation
This type of automation is relatively cheap and doesn’t require more cables to transfer data, but uses existing cables to send and receive the information.
Wired Home Automation
In this automation, all home appliances are connected to a main controller known as PLC (Programmable LogicController). All the operations are performed by the computer which interacts with the main controller.
Wireless Home Automation
This automation system has evolved from wired home automation system and provides better experience and performance. This system uses wireless technology such as Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth etc. For example, the GSM based home automation provides the controlling of home appliances by a modem.
IoT based Home Automation System
2. Building Automation
Building Automation
Building Automation system is responsible for control of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning), electrical, lighting as well as security systems via a Building Management System or Building Automation System. Building Automation System finds it’s application in Corporate offices, schools and universities.
3. Vehicle Automation
Vehicle Automation
Vehicle or Vehicular Automation system involves the use of the concepts such as Mechatronics and Artificial Intelligence to enhance the performance of the vehicle. The vehicles which employ these features are called intelligent or smart vehicles.
Smart Vehicle
4. Industrial Automation
Industrial Automation
Industrial Automation is nothing but the use of automation in an industry to increase productivity, precision, efficiency and the quality of product. Industrial Automation usually employs control systems, computer software and robots to perform tasks which were previously performed by humans on a regular basis.
Evolution of Industrial Automation
5. Aerospace & Defense Automation
Aerospace Automation
We all know the Aerospace industry which is a billion dollars industry known for complex structures and systems still relies on manual labour.
As i mentioned earlier, time is of the essence and the aerospace manufacturers need a solution which will speed up the production. This is where automation comes into picture. Increased efficiency, improved safety and better quality can be achieved.
Drilling of holes, application of paint and lifting of heavy parts are some of the examples where automation can be employed to increase productivity and precision.
In context of defense, automation finds application on land, water and air ranging from automated weapons to subsystems etc. It may include drones and submarines.
Advantages of Automation
Automation results in increased production and high quality product.
Improved safety of of workers in industry.
Easy integration.
Increases system versatility and efficiency.
Automation provides seamless and excellent customer experience.
Disadvantages of Home Automation
Automation has resulted in widespread unemployment.
The installation of high precision equipments is expensive
Skilled manpower is required for plant operation as well as maintenance.
Trouble with Technology
Technology and Automation are here to stay. And with each passing day, it’s evolving. As i mentioned in my previous articles, technology has made our day to day lives easier and more comfortable. But implementation of automation in almost every domain has resulted in job loss and unemployment. The future looks a kind of uncertain. Inspite of all this, i still believe that will come up with a better solution. I would like to end this discussion with a positive thought from Matt Mullenweg “Technology is best when it brings people together”
Ever received a call which goes by “Hello Sir, you have won 20 lakh rupees in a lucky draw! Please send your bank details to claim the reward!”
Or a text message “Dear XYZ, your mobile number XXXXXXX736 has won 20 lakh rupees! To claim the reward, click the below mentioned link immediately!”
Now that’s strange! Isn’t it? 20 lakh rupees without breaking a sweat? For some it may sound Lucrative and Exciting! On the other hand, some might call it a mere joke or a prank and question the credibility of such calls! But here’s the question “Why would on earth someone offer you a large sum of money in exchange for nothing?”
Cyber Criminals
Is it an insidious ploy to to rob you off your hard earned money? Over the years we have heard stories about people being conned or cheated by fraudulent schemes, fake contests which promised to credit a large sum of prize money by obtaining the bank details only to rob the victim off their hard earnings. The victims would fail to see through the ulterior motives of these tricksters and by the time they would realise their mistakes, it would be too late.
Payment/ Card Theft
Cyber crime has become a major threat to the world, considering the fact that most of the commercial transactions take place digitally. Digitalization has revolutionized and transformed our life, and has made a major impact on Business, Corporate, Education and other sectors. Courtesy to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we have been forced to adopt new ways to run our lives. Online classes, Virtual Business meetings, Virtual Conferences are several examples which depict the new trend.
Ransomware Attack
But somewhere down the line, the criminals and anti-social elements have found a way of using the digital platform to carry out the illegal activities such as extortion and fraud in a more lucid manner. Cyber crime is not limited to online scam and fraud. Human trafficking, child pornography, stealing information, identities and violation of privacy comes under Cyber crime. The different types of Cyber crimes are mentioned below.
Online/ Email Fraud
Identity Theft
Theft of Payment Information
Theft of Organization Data
Cyber Extortion
Ransomware Attacks
Cryptojacking
Cyber Espionage
Cyber Extortion
The Pegasus Spyware Controversy
Project Pegasus developed by NSO Group
Pegasus is a spyware developed by an Israeli Organization NSO Group. Once the spyware is installed in devices, mobile phones in particular. It not only enables the monitoring of communication from the device but also provides access and complete control over device’s microphone as well as camera. As a result of which the device is under constant surveillance.
Pegasus Spyware
The Pegasus Controversy first came to light in the year 2019 when The WhatsApp revealed that the spyware was used on many Journalists, Human rights activists. This was revealed at a court in San Francisco, USA. Although WhatsApp claimed to have fixed this issue. Many individuals who are concerned about their data and privacy questioned the credibility and assurances provided by the tech giant.
Cyber Security
Recently, the leaked data base of 50,000 numbers revealed that several ministers, journalists, lawyers, civilians and academians were targeted by the clients of NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware.
Encrypt Your Data
How To Protect Yourself From Cyber Crime?
Do not respond to fake messages or links about non existent schemes and offers.
Keep your device and applications safe by updating them on a regular basis.
Never disclose your passwords, codes, pins, card credentials, bank details to anyone.
Use a strong and complex password.
Keep changing your password regularly.
Encrypt and back up your data.
Data Encryption Policy
Indeed, advancement in technology has brought a major change in our day to day lives. On the other hand, an alarming surge in cyber crimes has left many wondering if the Digitalization is next big THING or a next major THREAT.
The Candid Speaker 