Protege – A Didactic Cinquain

Protege – A Didactic Cinquain by Jay ProtegeDotty, weirdMentoring, godfathering, speakingEver so erstwhileObsession Helping Leader to Do Better, Still Better. To be the best, you have to Beat the Best. Better is Still Better.

To Avoid Drama, You Need to Break the Karpman Drama Triangle

The Karpman Drama Triangle Psychologist Dr. Stephen Karpman broke down what exactly these unhealthy roles look like in a 1968 model called the Karpman Drama Triangle. Detailed in his book “A Game Free Life,” the triangle broke the chaos of drama into a scenario with three simple roles: a victim, a persecutor, and a rescuer.… Read More To Avoid Drama, You Need to Break the Karpman Drama Triangle

My Fav: Brainpickings.org

This is a special holiday edition of the Brain Pickings newsletter by Maria Popova. The regular Sunday edition will be with you predictably and reliably this weekend. In case you missed them, here are my annual selections of the year’s loveliest children’s books and overall favorite books. And if you find any value and joy in my labor of love,… Read More My Fav: Brainpickings.org

Birthday of Rudolph

Did you know… … that today, besides being Christmas in many countries (Merry Christmas!), is the birthday of Rudolph? Robert May created Rudolph in 1939 as an assignment for Montgomery Ward. The retailer had been buying and giving away coloring books for Christmas every year and it was decided that creating their own book would… Read More Birthday of Rudolph

The Only Thing We Control Is Our Reaction – Kris Gage – Medium

External events do not harm us — only our responses to them can It may sound counterintuitive — “of course external events can harm us!” we might protest, “I can get hit by a bus, or my partner might leave me!” But the reality is that the story doesn’t actually end with the external occurrence, even though so many people… Read More The Only Thing We Control Is Our Reaction – Kris Gage – Medium

Startpreneur – Your Story – the Newsletter

This year’s Christmas miracle is a story that will warm your heart, especially in times marked by political unrest and tension. Dayami’s list was typical for a child her age – clothes, art supplies, slime – written in Spanish and sent with the hope that it would reach Santa. As luck would have it, things… Read More Startpreneur – Your Story – the Newsletter

The Secret Life of a Highly Sensitive Person – Member Feature Stories – Medium

How to Tell If You’re a Highly Sensitive Person When I first encountered a description of what it means to be an HSP, it was like looking at myself in the mirror. I hadn’t realized there was a specific term to describe my way of perceiving the world. It brought me incredible relief to know… Read More The Secret Life of a Highly Sensitive Person – Member Feature Stories – Medium

My Top 10 Articles of the Year – Ayodeji Awosika – Medium

In reality, you don’t find passion until you get good at something. When you develop competence in something you enjoy, you build more confidence to help you tackle larger challenges, and you continue to grow, which fuels more passion to repeat the process. via My Top 10 Articles of the Year – Ayodeji Awosika – Medium

Weekly Quotes I liked

Ausonius “Forgive many things in others; nothing in yourself.” via Today’s Quote https://ift.tt/2CpkCJM December 17, 2018 at 11:43AM via RSS Feed https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/ausonius George Washington “Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.” via Today’s Quote https://ift.tt/2yScZt8 December 18, 2018 at 11:38AM via RSS Feed https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/george_washington E. Stanley Jones “We grow small trying to be great.” via Today’s Quote https://ift.tt/2BdiFUA December 19, 2018… Read More Weekly Quotes I liked

PM condoles loss of lives due to Tsunami in Indonesia

Press Information Bureau Government of India Prime Minister’s Office 23 DEC 2018 9:33PM by PIB Delhi PM condoles loss of lives due to Tsunami in Indonesia The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the loss of lives due to Tsunami after the eruption of a volcano in Indonesia. “Saddened by the loss of lives… Read More PM condoles loss of lives due to Tsunami in Indonesia

PM announces Sardar Patel Award for National Integration

Press Information Bureau Government of India Prime Minister’s Office 23 DEC 2018 4:34PM by PIB Delhi PM announces Sardar Patel Award for National Integration Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi announced annual Sardar Patel Award for National Integration at the DGPs/IGPs Conference at Kevadia yesterday. This award would be given for outstanding efforts to further national… Read More PM announces Sardar Patel Award for National Integration

A Brave and Startling Truth: Astrophysicist Janna Levin Reads Maya Angelou’s Stunning Humanist Poem That Flew to Space, Inspired by Carl Sagan – Brain Pickings

via A Brave and Startling Truth: Astrophysicist Janna Levin Reads Maya Angelou’s Stunning Humanist Poem That Flew to Space, Inspired by Carl Sagan – Brain Pickings A Brave and Startling Truth: Astrophysicist Janna Levin Reads Maya Angelou’s Stunning Humanist Poem That Flew to Space, Inspired by Carl Sagan “Out of such chaos, of such contradiction… Read More A Brave and Startling Truth: Astrophysicist Janna Levin Reads Maya Angelou’s Stunning Humanist Poem That Flew to Space, Inspired by Carl Sagan – Brain Pickings

The Eternal Return: Nietzsche’s Brilliant Thought Experiment Illustrating the Key to Existential Contentment – Brain Pickings

The Eternal Return: Nietzsche’s Brilliant Thought Experiment Illustrating the Key to Existential Contentment “Owning up: to recollect, to regret, to be responsible, ultimately to forgive and love.” via The Eternal Return: Nietzsche’s Brilliant Thought Experiment Illustrating the Key to Existential Contentment – Brain Pickings

My fav newsletter – Brainpickings.org

 This is the brainpickings.org weekly digest by Maria Popova. If you missed last week’s edition — Emily Dickinson’s electric love letters to Susan Gilbert, Hermann Hesse on hope and the difficult art of taking responsibility, an illustrated celebration of the heroes who won women political power — you can catch up right here. (Also: Don’t miss the annual… Read More My fav newsletter – Brainpickings.org

Christmas poem Day

Did you know… … that today is Christmas Poem Day? The poem A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement C. Moore (‘Twas the night before Christmas…) was published in 1823. The poem, which has been called “arguably the best-known verses ever written by an American,” is largely responsible for some of the conceptions of Santa… Read More Christmas poem Day

This is Why There’s Nobody Like You – Fernando Aguilar – Medium

At a deeper level, we are all experiencing life through a Human body. We all have the same worries, priorities, and needs. I can reduce my whole existence to three levels: 1- Becoming Better, 2 – Social Relationships, 3 – Chasing pleasure / Removing Pain. Every “race” is also human, we are the ones separating… Read More This is Why There’s Nobody Like You – Fernando Aguilar – Medium

‘Modi govt most anti-farmer’ | Deccan Herald

What is the gravity of the problem? Farmers’ suicides are increasing. However, the statistics are not reflecting it. After 2016, the NCRB has stopped publishing data related to farmers’ suicides. In a two-decade period from 1995-2016, as many as 3.1 lakh farmers have committed suicide. The problem is serious and compounding. In Adivasi and Dalit areas,… Read More ‘Modi govt most anti-farmer’ | Deccan Herald

Imperfect’s What We Know – Annie Caldwell – Medium

As weather shifts with seasons, so must I. It seems the Earth keeps turning in my head. Behind my eyes, the storms intensify, to form these tears I never like to shed. My Love, look deep into these troubled eyes. I’m here beyond the clouds that choke my light. Like thunder cries in broken summer… Read More Imperfect’s What We Know – Annie Caldwell – Medium

Whose Son Can Move Up the Social Ladder in India?

What is the likelihood (%) of a son becoming anything else, if his father’s occupation falls under the category ” ‘Professional’ (according to authors’ conversions of IHDS-1 categories)” ? Agriculture and other labourers Lower Skilled Occupations Higher Skilled Occupations Farmers Clerical ond Other Workers Professionals via Whose Son Can Move Up the Social Ladder in… Read More Whose Son Can Move Up the Social Ladder in India?

The five types of mentors you need in your life |

iStock Here’s how to assemble your personal dream team, with tips from business expert Anthony Tjan. Everyone can use a mentor. Scratch that — as it turns out, we could all use five mentors. “The best mentors can help us define and express our inner calling,” says Anthony Tjan, CEO of Boston venture capital firm… Read More The five types of mentors you need in your life |

My fav Brainpickings.org newsletter.

This is a special annual edition of the Brain Pickings newsletter by Maria Popova. The regular Sunday edition will be with you predictably and reliably this weekend. If you missed the annual special of the year’s loveliest children’s books, you can see those here. If you find any value and joy in my labor of love, please consider… Read More My fav Brainpickings.org newsletter.

How To Increase Your Eidetic Memory | Insanity Mind. I found this quite interesting.

via How To Increase Your Eidetic Memory | Insanity Mind I am a visual thinker. I found this article very interesting. Sharing.   How To Increase Your Eidetic Memory by Rick T. on 08/07/2014 in Memory Training The eidetic memory  is an ability to recall images, sounds or objects in memory with high precision for a few seconds without using mnemonics. It is the closest… Read More How To Increase Your Eidetic Memory | Insanity Mind. I found this quite interesting.

My alliance with Ethical Alliance Newsletter.

Your daily digest of global corruption and compliance updates View this email in your browser Ethical Alliance Daily News  United States: Airbus Tumbles on Report U.S. Has Started Bribery Probe Dec 21, 2018 08:00 pm Airbus SE shares tumbled following a report that the U.S. Department of Justice has officially started an investigation into the… Read More My alliance with Ethical Alliance Newsletter.

This Strategy Makes Procrastination Impossible – The Blog Of Darius Foroux – Medium

“A new habit should not feel like a challenge. The actions that follow can be challenging, but the first two minutes should be easy. What you want is a “gateway habit” that naturally leads you down a more productive path.” via This Strategy Makes Procrastination Impossible – The Blog Of Darius Foroux – Medium

Believe it or not day

Did you know… … that today is Believe It or Not Day? In 1918, Robert Ripley began his “Believe It or Not” column in “The New York Globe.” Subjects covered in Ripley’s cartoons and text ranged from sports feats to little known facts about unusual and exotic sites. ~~~ Today’s Inspirational Quote: “Just a word… Read More Believe it or not day

Indian, Chinese soldiers break into ‘Bhangra’ —Twitter has a field day | Business Insider India

Indian and Chinese troops danced to the tunes of ‘bhangra’ after a joint military exercise, for the 7th Sino-India joint exercise in China. The video was shared from the Indian Army’s social handles. The exercise will focus on a balance of indoor classes and outdoor training activities for soldiers of both countries. via Indian, Chinese… Read More Indian, Chinese soldiers break into ‘Bhangra’ —Twitter has a field day | Business Insider India

An early retiree who interviewed 100 millionaires discovered nearly all of them got rich using the same 3-step strategy | Business Insider India

John, who runs the personal-finance blog ESI Money, has spent the past few years interviewing millionaires. He found that many employ a simple three-step strategy to build wealth: Earn good money, save it, and invest it. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t take a lucky big risk or an inheritance to become a millionaire. via… Read More An early retiree who interviewed 100 millionaires discovered nearly all of them got rich using the same 3-step strategy | Business Insider India

You can learn the secret to creating the joy of expectation while eliminating the pain of disappointment. — The Speech Wiz

“Hope is not a substitute for expectation.” Don E. Smith Expectations are the lifeblood of your existence. A single expectation can influence a decision, create an industry, drive innovation, initiate a relationship and, ultimately, change the world. Simultaneously, an expectation, if unfulfilled, can be demoralizing. via You can learn the secret to creating the joy… Read More You can learn the secret to creating the joy of expectation while eliminating the pain of disappointment. — The Speech Wiz

While Everyone Is Distracted By Social Media, Successful People Double Down On An Underrated Skill

“The information we consume matters just as much as the food we put in our body. It affects our thinking, our behavior, how we understand our place in the world. And how we understand others.” — Evan Williams, Co-Founder of Twitter and Medium via While Everyone Is Distracted By Social Media, Successful People Double Down On An Underrated… Read More While Everyone Is Distracted By Social Media, Successful People Double Down On An Underrated Skill

While Everyone Is Distracted By Social Media, Successful People Double Down On An Underrated Skill

“The information we consume matters just as much as the food we put in our body. It affects our thinking, our behavior, how we understand our place in the world. And how we understand others.” — Evan Williams, Co-Founder of Twitter and Medium via While Everyone Is Distracted By Social Media, Successful People Double Down On An Underrated… Read More While Everyone Is Distracted By Social Media, Successful People Double Down On An Underrated Skill

The best newsletter I love is : Brainpickings.org

 This is a special annual edition of the Brain Pickings newsletter by Maria Popova. The regular Sunday edition will be with you predictably and reliably this weekend. If you find any value and joy in my labor of love, please consider supporting it with a donation – over these twelve years, I have spent tens of thousands of hours… Read More The best newsletter I love is : Brainpickings.org

Courtesy: Mowgli Mentoring newsletter

Mowgli Activities Snapshot: 2008 – 2018 Developing Human Capital Why is it so important to invest in people? “For the poorest people, human capital is often the only capital they have” World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim. In October 2018, the World Bank released the Human Capital Index aimed at encouraging more meaningful investment in people… Read More Courtesy: Mowgli Mentoring newsletter

Courtesy: Servicespace newsletter I subscribe.

How Observation Changes Relationships by Vimala Thakar [Listen to Audio!] When we sit in silence what do we do? We sit and observe the voluntary and involuntary activities of the body and mind. Slowly the voluntary activities come to an end, but the involuntary activities we have inherited from birth, from our family, religion, race,… Read More Courtesy: Servicespace newsletter I subscribe.

Why Do Hotel Companies Have So Many Brands?

via Why Do Hotel Companies Have So Many Brands? THE TOP LINE DEC. 14, 2018 Why Do Hotel Companies Have So Many Brands? By Josh Barro These are all Marriott hotels. Photo: Getty Images In 2016, Marriott Hotels, which had 19 hotel brands, merged with Starwood, which had 11. They didn’t abolish any brands in the merger, and… Read More Why Do Hotel Companies Have So Many Brands?

Startpreneur’s fav You story newsletter

They say, be careful what you wish for. But no one said it might involve raining money? A highway in New Jersey recently turned into a scene from Mad Money – starring Queen Latifah, Diane Keaton, and Katie Holmes – after an armoured Brinks truck literally spilled a bunch of banknotes right on the street.… Read More Startpreneur’s fav You story newsletter

ROK Movement – Random acts of kindness – choose one

Google ‘survey for charity’ and complete one. They receive money for every one you fill out! Tell a friend about ARK/World Kindness Day Remember that friend you haven’t seen for ages? Give them a call Make someone’s day – tell a friend why you appreciate them Go out of your way to thank someone today!… Read More ROK Movement – Random acts of kindness – choose one

Ethical Alliance Newsletter I am subscribed to :

Ethical Alliance Daily News  United Kingdom: Britain’s Fraud Office Investigates Acacia Mining Dec 17, 2018 08:00 pm The U.K.’s Serious Fraud Office is investigating Acacia Mining, an Africa-focused miner that is majority owned by gold giant Barrick Gold Corp. , over allegations of corruption in Tanzania, according to people familiar with the matter. The interest… Read More Ethical Alliance Newsletter I am subscribed to :

77th Socio- economic Survey to begin from Jan 1

77th Socio- economic Survey to begin from Jan 1 Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 17 (UNI) The 77th Socio- economic Survey will be held all over the country from January one, 2019 to December 31, 2019. Conducted by National Sample Survey (NSS) Office , under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, the 77th round is earmarked for… Read More 77th Socio- economic Survey to begin from Jan 1

Do not distinguish between good and bad; don’t think that you are good and others bad.

Remember What I Tell You.. Do not distinguish between good and bad; don’t think that you are good and others bad. If people vilify you, slander you, don’t worry; remember me. Be happy in the happiness of others, and sympathize with those in difficulty or sorrow.  Then alone will you please me. If you become… Read More Do not distinguish between good and bad; don’t think that you are good and others bad.

SEASONED NUTS: QUOTABLE

SEASONED NUTS: QUOTABLE “Any chief executive who hires a consultant to give them strategy should be fired.” “The last time McKinsey was influential at Apple Computer was when John Sculley was there, and that’s because he’d had a brand-marketing heritage from Pepsi. And Sculley was a disaster. Did McKinsey do anything to help the great… Read More SEASONED NUTS: QUOTABLE

ROK Movement – Random Acts of kindness for today. choose one

Purchase ethical goods Know someone who is not coping very well? Give them a call Offer to babysit your siblings/cousins/nephews/nieces etc Treat a friend – buy them lunch! House chores can be tiring – offer a helping hand Old laptop or mobile lying around? Donate it Be someone’s shoulder to cry on Help somebody with… Read More ROK Movement – Random Acts of kindness for today. choose one

100206 times Gratitude, Many Thanks for to my BFFF’s, Readers, Viewers❤️🙏👍👌😎❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

As I revived my blog on 13th May this year, I had no idea I would be watching the Stats so closely, every day and as I started doing so I began enjoying. It was never a chase but became a wish that before Year End in 2018 I should feel lucky if I receive… Read More 100206 times Gratitude, Many Thanks for to my BFFF’s, Readers, Viewers❤️🙏👍👌😎❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Boredom is not a problem to be solved. It’s the last privilege of a free mind | Gayatri Devi | Opinion | The Guardian

But boredom is not tragic. Properly understood, boredom helps us understand time, and ourselves. Unlike fun or work, boredom is not about anything; it is our encounter with pure time as form and content. With ads and screens and handheld devices ubiquitous, we don’t get to have that experience that much anymore. We should teach… Read More Boredom is not a problem to be solved. It’s the last privilege of a free mind | Gayatri Devi | Opinion | The Guardian

News & Views: Farmers must make their voices heard

Change! Christina Kamer is the HR consultant for WATT, an AG Media company based in Rockford. Kamer often quoted the saying, “The only person that likes change is a baby with a wet diaper.” That may not always be true, as there are good changes we choose to make — buying a new house, getting… Read More News & Views: Farmers must make their voices heard

My Best favorite Newsletter – Brainpickings.org.

This is the brainpickings.org weekly digest by Maria Popova. If you missed last week’s edition — Anne Lamott on forgiveness, self-forgiveness, and the relationship between brokenness and joy, Nabokov on wonder, artists celebrate the love of books — you can catch up right here. And if you’re enjoying this newsletter, please consider supporting my labor of love with… Read More My Best favorite Newsletter – Brainpickings.org.

Arctic: Fraud Daily Digest I subscribe to.

Fraud Daily Digest http://www.arctic-intelligence.com Published by Arctic Intelligence 16 December 2018 Read paper → Business Politics World Crime #fraud #h1b Specialists in audit, risk and compliance software solutions. Our mission is to combine subject matter expertise with world-class technologists to deliver innovative, affordable and accessible audit, risk and compliance software which enables organisation’s regardless of their size, sector or geographic… Read More Arctic: Fraud Daily Digest I subscribe to.

Your story – The fav newsletter for Startpreneurs

Daily Capsule | 16th December Hello It’s that time of the year again. Merely 15 days left, and all of us are in the mood to celebrate. Be it with a few close friends and family, or with a large gang of people, December is truly the most festive of months. December is also possibly the… Read More Your story – The fav newsletter for Startpreneurs

Random Phrases: Have an interesting Day :)

Read ‘Em and WeepMeaning: Often said by the winner in poker, as the others ‘weep’ over the loss. Put a Sock In ItMeaning: Asking someone to be quiet or to shut up. Poke Fun AtMeaning: Making fun of something or someone; ridicule. Don’t Look a Gift Horse In The MouthMeaning: When you receive a gift from someone, do not… Read More Random Phrases: Have an interesting Day 🙂

Rock n’ Roll Marriage Day

Did you know… … that today is Rock ‘n Roll Marriage Day? This date has always been a favorite time for rock ‘n roll musicians and singers to get married. In 1973, Jermaine Jackson married Hazel Gordy. In 1984, Olivia Newton-John married Matt Lattanzi. In 1984, Bette Midler married Martin von Haselbert. In 1990, Rod… Read More Rock n’ Roll Marriage Day

Rock and Roll Marriage Day

Did you know…… that today is Rock ‘n Roll Marriage Day? This date has always been a favorite time for rock ‘n roll musicians and singers to get married. In 1973, Jermaine Jackson married Hazel Gordy. In 1984, Olivia Newton-John married Matt Lattanzi. In 1984, Bette Midler married Martin von Haselbert. In 1990, Rod Stewart… Read More Rock and Roll Marriage Day

Why ‘F*ck’ Is the Word of the Year – Words That Matter – Medium

Fuck is filler. It is unimaginative. It is the verbal equivalent of cuff tattoos and plug earrings. It gestures at being a badass while belying the deeper truth that you run with the pack. It is the colloquy of the proverbial basic, the pumpkin spice latte of speech. via Why ‘F*ck’ Is the Word of… Read More Why ‘F*ck’ Is the Word of the Year – Words That Matter – Medium

Random phrases: have an interesting day :)

Man of Few WordsMeaning: A person who does not speak a great deal; someone who talks with as few words as possible. Swinging For the FencesMeaning: Giving something your all. Mouth-wateringMeaning: Delicious; something that looks or tastes appetizing. Drive Me NutsMeaning: To greatly frustrate someone. To drive someone crazy, insane, bonkers, or bananas. Talk the TalkMeaning: Supporting what you say,… Read More Random phrases: have an interesting day 🙂

My Toastmasters journey 2.5 months – very inspiring and rewarding !

Toastmasters Pathways Effective Coaching Level 2 Completion Certificate – Received from President Garden City Toastmasters club Mr. Askander Dtm This was also a great day to receive my 7th Laurels Ribbon as Best Speaker which has made the journey inspiring, interesting, challenging, rewarding. The journey becomes most motivating because of the Best Evaluators ( perhaps across… Read More My Toastmasters journey 2.5 months – very inspiring and rewarding !

CELEBRATION

Celebration Free verse by jay Because I could not celebrate for Celebration,it did kindly celebrate for me.Does the Celebration make you shiver?does it?I cannot help but stop and look at magnificent festivities.Are you upset by how splendid they are?Does it tear you apart to see the festivities so impressive?How happy is the fabulous bash!A bash… Read More CELEBRATION