Friday, May 20, 2005
Humanity & busy day!
Namaste!
Today was an extremely busy day after such a long time. I was able to cover so many things, it was just amazing. I am just amazed how efficient I become at times and other times I totally slack off (remember first quarter at school).
Anyhow, my performance reminds on the Indian cricket team so many times. They would do all the initial hardwork and then suddenly slack off or become complacent in the end, resulting in substandard performances. I guess it takes me some time to settle in a rhythm and once that happens I get better at things.
Anyways, today i was able to complete so many things like making sure the financials of the Developing New Business Model are completed, Entrepreneurial Finance homework is also done in addition to cracking the code on the database problem.
Fortunately, I was able to ensure that everything is covered. Though, need to work on the MSN expedia powerpoint tomorrow for sure. Expedia has great set of people, especially my meeting with Ted Wham. He is a very inspiring fellow and the way that he taught me to be an evangelist of one's vision has been amazing. I think his way of working as a silent hero and most importantly making sure that everything is completed is amazing. All the folks that i really respect and have enjoyed working with have exhibited this quality in some form or the other (Brian Carver, Ted Wham, Gavin Shearer) have this uncanny habbit of getting things done right and then not making any noises about it. Since, this is by no chance any coincident, I know there is so much to learn from these folks.
Further, I was so tired today, so went out with Mr. Carver to see a movie. And, God he asked to get Hotel Rwanda, the movie talks about this ordinary man in Rwanda and the extraordinary things that he did. This further strengthens my belief that i have an obligation to become aware first, then spread awareness and finally to always work towards constructive change.
Finally, called up mom & dad to ask if they got VISA and the greatest news is that they did :). I am so happy. And, as usual the mother of all entrepreneurs my MoM did the unthinkable knight the clance. She went ahead and spoke in english with the Visa councellor when my dad kind of got nervous. Man you have to salute to my mom she is just awesome, and so you thought leaders are not born :).
I guess i am too tired, so i need to go back to sleep.
cheers
~tArUn
- posted by Tarun @ 1:18 AM
