Here we are, in continuation of the previous post, on ways to tackle the problems faced by the country due to the abundant nature of the Indian economy, as explained in the previous two posts. The excerpt is from It Takes Two To Tango, written by serial entrepreneur, Gaurav Marya. We have divided the subject in three parts. This is the first of the three-part article.
The Emergence of the Abundant Economy.
In continuation to the previous post on the current scenario, the era of abundant choice. . .
As students of school-level economics will testify, we have always accepted as a given that the “resources are scarce and needs are unlimited.” We are, today, witnessing the emergence of abundance.
The Era of Abundant Choice.
It Takes Two To Tango, an Entrepreneur India publication, written by serial entrepreneur Gaurav Marya talks on building vibrant relationships in the complex market of today by understanding what he actually needs. The following excerpt is reproduced from the same book.
The consumers of luxury items always had choice. We have all heard stories of how the rulers of princely states would import the best and finest from Europe. To a significant degree the luxury brands have entered the Indian market, but choice has emerged in dramatic abundance at the mid-level and to a much lesser degree at the base level also.
Dealing With Competitive Colleagues Made Easy.
If you ask a seasoned employee of a reputed organisation how competitiveness has changed over the years, you’d be surprised to hear the views. While it is good to know that the attitude’s changing, what is alarming is the overly competitive attitude among the colleagues, making it not only difficult to achieve individual targets but also creating a less conducive workplace that is not healthy for a fruitful output. But not all competition is without a reason! Some workplaces are more competitive than the others and therefore welcome cut-throat competition.
Avoid Being Lazy.
What’s the point of going to work every day when you pass your work-time reading random articles online or checking out your friend’s vacation pictures on the Facebook or other social networking sites? While being lazy is an unhealthy way to live life, it is fatal for your professional growth. A lot of times we get overwhelmed with the work load and make ourselves an excuse to not work at all. If you are facing a similar dilemma, try dividing your work in smaller, doable chunks. You will be surprised at your newly-found confidence to complete the tasks in time.
Confident By Choice.
You must have read a zillion articles by now on how you should feel confident about yourself. Dalai Lama once said, “With realisation of one’s own potential and self confidence in one’s ability, one can build a better world.” We have a lot to learn from that quote. The lack of self confidence can hold you back from pursuing your dreams, as much as it can stop you from becoming successful in your endeavours. Confidence is an important life skill that needs to be developed. Confidence is neither arrogance nor being cocky. It is when a person has accepted himself/herself as he/she is, without trying to change anyone’s perception about them and without feeling any superior or inferior to anyone around them.
To Be or Not To Be.
Being professional is one of the most important things about our job lives. It is important to be a professional if you want to be a success and have a purpose of making your job a lifelong career. A professional individual will not only display excellence and ethical standards in his way of working and thinking, which will help the industry (or business) in which he has taken employment, but will also not fret at the thought of helping his co-workers when he’s overburdened.