How to Change The World (a short FB blog by u know who):

How to Change The World (a short FB blog by u know who):

#1. Change your world. (All you do each day reveals your deepest beliefs and your strongest values). Get better and you’ll do better.

#2. Aim higher. (Your life reflects your standards and what you’ve settled for. As you go for world-class, you uplift everyone around you).

#3. Be kind. (Sounds really obvious but not so commonly practiced. Little acts of brave kindness remind people to be human again).

#4. Get laughed at. (Stop being so reasonable and practical. the great ones were all called crazy before they were revered).

#5. Be patient. (Changing the world is a daily process. It happens one goal and one conversation at a time. Mastery takes years of devotion. But it’s worth it).

Hope this serves you. Hope I help you. Hope you use this. To CHANGE THE WORLD. Your fan always, Robin

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HSPA+ vs LTE: Which one is better?

We have all marveled at the revolution in mobile communications technology. The 1980′s saw the introduction of the “brick” style wireless mobile phone accessible to a privileged few. Since then, we have seen a lot of shifting trends in designs and capabilities, but an exponential increase in availability and popularity. We now live in a world boasting over 6 billion mobile phone users, with most high-end devices mimicking the capabilities of a computer, featuring dual-core or even quad-core processing capability.

Ah, the Zach Morris brick.

I still recall a time when the primary purpose of a mobile phone was voice communication. Now, with smartphones bursting onto the scene in ever growing numbers, the mobile landscape is changing rapidly. With devices now featuring messaging, social networking connectivity, email and browsing capabilities, and the ability to stream or download high-quality music and videos, making and receiving calls has almost become a secondary feature.

Of course, none of this would be possible without an equally impressive evolution in mobile networking technology. From first generation communication networks to the current 4G craze, these advances have made it incredibly easy for any user to always be connected. Today we will compare the latest networking technologies, namely HSPA+ and LTE, and take a look at what the future holds.

History

Courtesy of Ofcom

First generation mobile networks were basic analog systems designed purely for voice calls. Mobile devices and call rates were very expensive and therefore not available to everybody. The early nineties saw the introduction of the first digital cellular networks. 2G brought with it improved sound quality and a higher capacity, allowing for data services, albeit at very low speeds up to 14.4 kbps. Further advances in this technology introduced GPRS and EDGE features with quicker data speeds between 40kpbs to 100kbps.

This was followed by the 3G revolution. Apart from wide-area voice telephony, it introduced high-speed internet access, far improved audio and video streaming capabilities, support for video calls and conferences, and internet TV. With effective speeds ranging from 128kbps to 384kbps, the advent of 3G completely changed the way people use their mobile phones.

The effective entry of the tablet and increasing dependency on handheld mobile devices led to demand for even faster speeds and connectivity options, leading to a new standard, HSPA+, followed by 4G LTE.

What is HSPA+ and LTE?

HSPA+

HSPA+ or Evolved High Speed Packet Access, is a souped-up version of HSUPA and HSDPA 3G standards with speeds comparable to the newer LTE networks. Theoretical speeds are said to feature download speeds up to 168Mbps and uplink of 22Mbps. These are of course theoretical speeds, with the actual speed available to users being much lower. While most HSPA+ networks around the world boast a theoretical 21Mbps(download) speed, T-Mobile(USA) and Deutsche Telekom(Germany) feature 42Mbps networks. A hotly debated issue is the 4G tag offered by cellular network companies to advertise their HSPA+ networks(T-mobile and AT&T), while most accept that it should be considered, at most, a 3.75G network.

LTE

On the other hand, LTE, or Long Term Evolution, is considered a “true” 4G network. Theoretical speeds boast downlink speeds of 300Mbps and uploads of 75Mbps. LTE, which is an IP-based system, is a complete redesign and simplication of 3G network architecture resulting in a marked reduction in transfer latency. Because of this, LTE is not compatible with 2G and 3G networks and thus, functions on an entirely different wireless spectrum. Unfortunately, this means that erecting an LTE network requires it to be built from the ground up. This is one of the main factors behind the delayed launch of  complete 4G LTE networks.

Bottom Line

HSPA+ is the tip of the mountain with 3G technology, and LTE is simply the foundation for a new mountain. LTE, also known as 4G, is the most advanced telecommunications technology currently available, and is one that defines a clear path toward future developments, making it the most attractive choice for carriers these days.

Speed Comparison

Neil Shah

The biggest question consumers have is whether the additional cost of buying an LTE-enabled device and the higher data charges are worth it, compared to the “slower” but relatively cheaper 3G and HSPA+ networks. Let’s take a look.

Under consideration are speed comparisons based on the recently conducted wireless speed tests byPCWorld, of the major network carriers in the US (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Sprint). For our purposes, we are going to compare the LTE-based AT&T and Verizon 4G networks, against the 42 Mbps HSPA+ based T-Mobile “4G” network. While Sprint and T-Mobile both aim towards launching their LTE networks soon, as of now, they are based on Wi-Max technology and HSPA+ respectively.

PCWorld, along with their testing partners Novarum, conducted the tests using Ookla’s speed test app in 13 cities across the US including San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Jose, Seattle, Las Vegas, Denver, Dallas, Chicago, New Orleans, New York, Washington D.C., and Boston.

There are a few key points to note from the chart above:

• T-Mobile’s HSPA+42 network performs admirably against, what is supposed to be, far superior LTE networks. The high speeds offered by this network should be more than enough for most users.
• LTE is fast! While HSPA+ is definitely good enough, the LTE networks(in their current state) are 20-30% faster. A big plus for all the speed demons out there.
• Unrelated to the topic, but is anyone as surprised as I am at how poorly Sprint’s Wi-Max network performed?

Granted these results for HSPA+ aren’t standard the world over, with most networks featuring 21Mbps download capabilities. But all these network carriers are planning to upgrade to 42Mbps and even 84 Mbps networks, so HSPA+ still has a lot of potential, and is certainly “good enough” for now.

Coverage

Courtesy of GSA

As you can see from the map above, 4G LTE is certainly the network of the future. With the much faster speeds, higher efficiency, and increased reliability, it is the next logical step in network technology development. There are some key points to note about the map though, which shows that LTE coverage isn’t as “colorful” as it seems:

• While a lot of countries are marked “red” indicating countries with commercial LTE services, it is slightly misleading. For example, while India as a whole is marked, only one carrier(Airtel) offers 4G LTE services in only one city(Kolkata) thus far. Of course, plans are in the works to rollout the network eventually, it will take quite a lot of time before complete coverage is achieved.
• The above point is true for most countries, with none boasting a full coverage LTE network. Full coverage in some regions will be achieved at the earliest by late-2013 to early-2014, with most others much later.

On the other hand, HSPA+ is more along the lines of a software enhancement that elevates 3G data network performance. Of course, the process isn’t as simple as it sounds, but it is definitely easier than building a completely new LTE supported network. As such, any carrier that has an established 3G network, have upgraded to an HSPA+ network. With over 100 network carriers worldwide featuring HSPA+ networks with most boasting over 80% coverage. To keep up with current LTE speeds, carrier networks are also upgrading the their “slower” 21Mbps networks to 42Mbps or even 84Mbps (theoretical) download speeds.

Cost

As mentioned earlier, the biggest issue with taking advantage of the faster speeds of a 4G LTE network is coverage. Availability is still quite limited but that will of course, get better. What surprised me is the lack of a difference in cost between a carrier’s HSPA+ and LTE networks.

• AT&T and Verizon have standard data rates of $50 for 5GB regardless of whether you have access to 3G, HSPA+, or 4G LTE networks.
•  T-Mobile, which currently features a 42Mbps HSPA+ networks, also features the same data rates.
• In India, while available only in Kolkata so far, 4G LTE costs Rs 1399(~$28) for 9GB, with HSPA+ being Rs 1250(~$25) for 10GB.

Of course, I’ve only used the information from two places I’m most familiar with, so there might be other networks worldwide where there is a more evident price difference (or not), so if there are, do let us know in the comments section.

Device availability

HSPA+ and LTE variations of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Device availability is another area where I consider LTE to be at a disadvantage. Here’s why:

• Most smartphones and tablets (3G versions) released in the last 2 years or so can access the faster speeds offered by HSPA+ networks.
• On the other hand, accessing a LTE network requires a significant hardware change, i.e. the need for an LTE radio.
• Options for LTE capable devices are comparatively limited and generally range towards the higher end of the price spectrum.
• There has been an incompatibility issue with latest Nvidia quad-core Tegra 3 processor and LTE radios, as seen with the HTC One X where the international version features the quad-core processor, and the US releases with LTE radios “falling back” on Qualcomm dual-core Snapdragon S4 processors. Whether this issue will be prevalent in other quad-core processors such as the Samsung Exynos 4412, is yet to be seen.
• LTE radios are also infamous for being a huge drain on battery life.

The Future

HSPA+

Evolution of HSPA

HSPA+, with its theoretical 168Mbps downlink speeds, still wasn’t the pinnacle of HSPA technology. Back in 2010 began talk of LTHE or Long Term HSPA Evolution. LTHE brought with a lot of advantages including:

• Backward compatibility with existing WCDMA and HSPA networks. This provided the possibility of an easy transition to LTHE as opposed to a network upgrade to LTE.
• Theoretical download speeds up to a whopping 672 Mbps.
• Carriers and hardware companies claimed that LTHE could have been ready for deployment by 2013.

Unfortunately, almost every network around the world has decided to move onto LTE as their network for the future. HSPA+ networks will likely be upgraded to the 42Mbps or even 84Mbps download capability, but now, it seems like that is as far as this evolutionary technology will be pushed.

LTE

Courtesy of Teliasonera

While HSPA+ was the peak of 3G technology, the current variation of 4G LTE is only the first step in this next stage, opening up numerous possibilities for much further advancement in this field. It is somewhat strange that advances in LTE technology are already being spoken about when the “original” standard networks aren’t even close to being fully established. Yet, that is the rapid speed in which the tech world progresses. Let’s take a look at some of these developments:

•  TD-LTE:  TD-LTE or Time-Division LTE was developed by China Mobile over the last few years. Unlike LTE networks which carries two separate signals for data traveling in either direction, TD-LTE features a single channel and allocated upload and download bandwidth depending on your usage. This accounts for higher data speeds. TD-LTE is also compatible 4G WiMax and it will easier to upgrade from WiMax to TD-LTE than to LTE.
• LTE Advanced: LTE Advanced is a further evolution of current LTE networks which brings with it theoretical peaks of 1GBps download speeds, increased spectrum efficiency(upto 3 times more bandwidth), and reduced latency. Like the upgrade from HSPA to HSPA+, a move from LTE to LTE-Advanced is also a software deployment upgrade.
• TD-LTE will also see a shift to TD-LTE advanced in the future.

Conclusion

Advantages of LTE over HSPA+

• The most obvious advantage is the higher data speeds
• Much better spectrum efficiency
• Far lower latency
• LTE has a simpler architecture compared to an HSPA+ network

Advantages of HSPA+ over LTE

• HSPA+ is an already established network, whereas complete LTE coverage still has a while to go
• HSPA to HSPA+ evolution required much less investment in infrastructure and was less costly to upgrade as opposed to LTE which needs a completely new network built from the ground up.
• LTE requires specific LTE radio featured devices, whereas HSPA+ is available to any user with a 3G enabled phone.

As you can see, LTE is definitely the way of the future, and the potential with this technology is incredible. But I still think there are a lot of factors that lead me to conclude that HSPA+ networks are certainly more than enough for now.

What are your thoughts? Is HSPA+ good enough for now? Is LTE not here fast enough? Let us know in the comments section below. We’d love to know what you think!

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Born to avert another 26/11, Heuristics Info Systems offers location based security systems

Sometimes opportunities knock at our door at the wildest of circumstances and take us off guard. For Amit Dubey and his team members at Heuristics Info, this happened with 26\11 Mumbai terrorist attacks. During this unfortunate incident the police was late to learn about the attacks and in the interim Railway Protection Force (RPF) guards were left at the mercy of the AK47s against their normal weapons.

Heuristics Info System Pvt Ltd has emerged as a leading company in the field of location-based products, solutions and services. It offers VTS and Mobile Application software and provides unique cost effective quality solutions to various industry segments. The Heuristics team has an extensive experience in GPS Based Vehicle Tracking System (VTS) and Mobile Based Personnel Tracking Solutions, e-Beat, e-Investigation Solutions etc. Amit shares “In case of 26\11 attacks, management found out that the failure of beat operation co-ordination was because communication between RPF and Police was not made in time.”

Beat (patrol) is a very important activity of Police department, where constables at each station are assigned some important sensitive locations to patrol, such as hospitals, railway stations, bus stands, schools etc. They are supposed to keep an eye on these locations frequently, but in the former case there was no tool to ensure the patrol was done efficiently. To improve the scenario Punjab Police invited Heuristics Info to develop a tool to monitor their beat constables. Amit and his team members analyzed the whole situation and came up with Mobile Phone and Server based beat monitoring solution. It’s a client server based solution where a software runs in the background of the mobile phone which keep sending live location of a mobile to the server and if the mobile takes any image/video that also gets uploaded to the server instantly. This became a huge hit and subsequently they were recommended for e-governance award also. lt was deployed in Punjab Police as e-Beat/e-Investigation System on 6th Jan 2011. Following this success the startup started focusing on Private Industries and developed a very strong GPS/GIS Cloud based server platform which could track any GPS device available in the world.

Heuristics Info is led by Amit Dubey, as co-founder and CEO he has over 12 years experience in embedded and mobile software industry as senior manager with Samsung, ST-Micro and ST-Ericsson. He is also a renowned Crime Investigation Expert. Amit is well supported by Pradeep Rai (co-founder and CTO) and Rahul Shivhare. Pradeep has rich experience of 14+ years in Location Based Services and GIS Industry in Tele atlas Infotech, and TomTom. He also has expertise in developing highly optimized cloud based server solutions. While Rahul has 12+ Years in enterprise sales of Software Solutions, Experience with GPS, logistics and Fleet Management Industry. A total of 16 other members in the team also provide valuable support in strengthening the services.

The vision which was framed to help Indian Police Department was diversified to other business prospectus. Amit chips in “When we started developing the server solutions for various kinds ofGPS tracking units, we realized the scalability potential of this business and we started identifying various gaps in this business. We thought of becoming number one GPS software service provider in India.” Their cloud based server now supports more than 150 different types of GPS trackers, these can be easily tracked on their server. They also offer a very specialized GPS Tracking Based Software Solution to Manufacturing Industries like Maruti and Transport Corporation of India (TCI), Coldex etc.

In August 2012 they had started office in Ghana and this year they have touched a partner count of 55 and achieved 800 + direct/indirect customers. Amit shares “The whole idea to select Africa (to expand our services) was to explore the under-developed markets. But we do have plans to expand to other countries as well. This year we opened an office in US and we are aiming for the same in UK as well.”

Heuristics was started with the initial savings from the founders, later they got a grant of 25 lakhs from Amity Incubator. They have been growing by 25-30% per month while focusing on the African market. Team Heuristics wish to touch a revenue count of five crores by the end of this financial year. They have also eyed to become a leader GPS software service provider in Africa by 2014/15.

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CDAC Experience- Ist Year

My C-DAC(N) experince has me lot in my initiatves becasue it taught me how business and real life works. It has helped me produce working examples in my focus areas. It also taught me how mangerial function and decesion are made. My approach has been to gauge h0wI can apply the analytical skills and tools that i have learnt at C-DAC (in all my current initiatives. And I am tried my best to get value out of the MCA programmefro that I keeping my focous a lot. I never faced a lack of support from my peer and proffesors here at C-DAC. They encourage me in terms of giving me plateform to actually take my initiataves forward. I could participate in many of competition till now. The exposure has beenn tremendous. I personally feels that C-DAC(N) culture is an add-on-experience to my comming 2 years. I have to work hard, more than what i did at the undergrad level. But the best part is that is that i am here working with some of the great mind of the country. Beside, with the vibrant culture here at C-DAC(N) it is not all work and not to play. I also engage in fun student activities well . It also given me opportunites to arrange many movements in my hostl as well. According to me it is the tough of the programme that really one life in C-DAC(n) togeteher with the expirence of best learning. I has found my calling and i am also i am very clear in my mind about how i can my MCA degree to follow my passion. It is very important to have big dream of what is want to do in life and then pursue it. Search where i passionate sometime is may not ur dream fulfilled but is should continue in ur pursuit. I am a man for many season. If anything that distinguish myself from others is my fleeting interactin and my wit not to hurt anyone. Beside this, i work pretty early on projects as soon as possible. A bit of initiative, oppurtinity, luck landed me, till now is best in my programming part. Which Ipersonally feel i could on a much higher plane owing to my extrovert nature in C-DAC hostel. In C-DAC I have structured plan at the back of my mind to took at every opportunity as soon that could strenghten my candidature fo my IT career. Extracurricalars activities have always been part fo my pursuits and i belives that i am evolve holistacaly as a person owing to the diversity till which i lernt. One of the great experice till to tackle the confliciting priorites and keenness to strtech is the best part of C-DAC(N). At the end of first year this is my experience in C-DAC(N) Hostel and in college.

51 Ways Ordinary People Reached World-Class

1. Know what you want. Clarity is power. And vague goals promote vague results.
2. Remember that every problem has a solution. Maybe you just can’t see it. Yet.
3. In this Age of Dramatic Distraction, the performer who focuses the best wins the most.
4. Before someone will help you, you need to help them.
5. Become the most passionate person you know. It’ll be contagious.
6. Know more about your craft/the work you do than anyone who has ever done the work you do…in the history of the world.
7. Join The 5 am Club. Your most valuable hours are 5am-8am. They have the least interruptions.
8. Devote yourself to learning something new about your field of mastery every day. Success belongs to the relentless learners. Because as you know more, you can achieve more.
9. Remember that when you transform your fitness, you’ll transform your business.
10. Don’t check your mobile when you’re meeting with another person. It’s rude. And rude people don’t reach world-class.
11. Every time you do what scares you, you take back the power that you gave to the thing that scared you. And so you become more powerful.
12. A problem is only a problem if you make the choice to see it as a problem.
13. Stop being a victim. Your business and personal life was made by you. No one else is responsible. To make it better, make better choices. And new decisions.
14. You can lead without a title. Don’t wait to get a position to stand for excellence, peak quality and overdelivery on every expectation.
15. Find your own style. Be an original. Every superstar differentiated themselves from The Herd. And marched to their own drumbeat.
16. Understand that when you play small with your success, you betray your potential. And the birthright you were born under.
17. Eat less food and you’ll get more done.
18. As you become more successful, stay really really hungry. Nothing fails like success. Because when you’re successful, it’s easy to stop outlearning+outOverDelivering+outthinking and outexecuting everyone around you. (Success is Beautiful. And dangerous).
19. If you’re not overprepared, you’re underprepared.
20. The only level of great manners to play at is “Exceedingly Polite”. In our world, this alone will make you a standout. And differentiate you in your marketplace.
21. Remember that the moment you think you’re a Master, you lose your Mastery. And the minute you think you know everything, you know nothing.
22. To double your results, double your level of execution.
23. Invest in your personal and pro development. All superstars do.
24. Get this year’s best Targets of Opportunity down onto a 1 Page Plan. Then review it every morning while the rest of the world sleeps.
25. You don’t get lucky. You create lucky.
26. When you push through a difficult project, you don’t get to the other side. You reach The Next Level.
27. Smile. And remember to inform your face.
28. Spend time in solitude every day. Your best ideas live there.
29. Debrief on how you lived out your day every night in a journal. This will not only record your personal history, it will make you uber-clear on what you’re doing right and what needs to be improved.
30. If your not being criticized a lot, you’re not doing very much. Ridicule is the price of ambition.
31. Develop a monomaniacal focus on just a few things. The secret to productivity is simplicity.
32. To get the results very few people have, be strong enough to do what very few people are willing to do.
33. Rest. Recover. It’ll make you stronger.
34. Buy a smaller TV and build a larger library.
35. Remember that the bigger the goal, the stronger a person you must become to achieve that goal. So goal-achieving is a superb practice for character-building.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: The 48 Hour Transformation

For the 1st time in 3 years, I’m doing a LIVE weekend event on personal mastery + creating a life you adore.

I’ve built it to be one of the most powerful programs in the world on breaking through your limits and unleashing your greatest potential.

It’ll be held on Saturday June 8 + Sunday June 9 in Toronto, Canada (one of the world’s best cities)–with the option of an additional private VIP Mastermind on Monday June 10.

To keep this exclusive, I’m only offering 250 seats.

If you’re ready to transform the way you think + feel + perform + live, I’d love for you to join me at this life-changing event.

Here are the details

1. Food fuels your body. Learning feeds your mind.
2. Don’t ask for respect. Earn it.
3. Finish what you start. And always end strong.
4. Breathe.
5. In business, don’t play to survive. Play to win.
6. Protect your good name. It’s your best asset.
7. Remember that words have power. Use the language of leadership versus the vocabulary of a victim.
8. Give more than you take. The marketplace rewards generosity.
9. Know that if it’s not messy, you’re not making progress.
10. Be a hero to a kid.
11. In business, aim for iconic. Go for legendary. Make history by how awesome you are at what you do.
12. Please don’t confuse activity with productivity. Many many people are simply busy being busy.
13. Your doubts are liars. Your fears are traitors. Stop buying the goods they are attempting to sell you.
14. The best anti-aging remedy in the world is working really hard.
15. World-Class performers have no plan B. Failure just isn’t an option.
16. You have the power to change the world—one brave act and one person at a time. Please use it.

My best to you!

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Apple

Started by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne, Apple has expanded from computers to consumer electronics over the last 30 years, officially changing their name from Apple Computer, Inc. to Apple, Inc. in January 2007.

Among the key offerings from Apple’s product line are: Pro line laptops (MacBook Pro) and desktops (Mac Pro), consumer line laptops (MacBook Air) and desktops (iMac), servers (Xserve), Apple TV, the Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server operating systems, the iPod, the iPhone (now available for sale in over 90 countries), and the iPad.

Recent Milestones

• 
  Apple acquired WiFiSLAM for $20M. (3/24/13)
  Posted 3/23/13 at 10:07pm via techcrunch.com
• 
  Apple acquired Particle. (10/18/12)
  Posted 10/17/12 at 9:20pm via techcrunch.com
• 
  Apple — Apple’s $707M, U.S. Sales Ban Filings Against Samsung Underscore One Of Apple’s Biggest Concerns (9/23/12) ³⁶
  Posted 9/23/12 at 6:35pm via techcrunch.com
• 
  Apple — Apple Stock Crosses $700 Per Share After Hours On The Strength Of iPhone 5 (9/17/12) ³⁷
  Posted 9/17/12 at 7:45pm via techcrunch.com
• 
  Apple — Apple Awarded $1.049 Billion In Damages As Jury Finds Samsung Infringed On Design And Software Patents (8/24/12) ³⁸
  Posted 8/24/12 at 10:05pm via techcrunch.com
• 
  Apple acquired AuthenTec for $356M. (7/27/12)
  Posted 7/27/12 at 5:03am via venturebeat.com
• 
  Apple — Apple Now Has 150 Million iCloud Users (7/24/12) ³⁹
  Posted 7/24/12 at 7:01pm via techcrunch.com
• 
  Apple added Hemanth Mantri as Summer Intern. (5/21/12)
  Posted 4/6/12 at 3:49pm
• 
  Apple added Michael Hintze as User Experience . (5/1/12)
  Posted 3/7/13 at 10:30pm
• 
  Apple added Angela Baxley as User Experience. (5/1/12)
  Posted 1/10/13 at 10:49pm
• 
  Apple added Karandeep Chawla as Specialist. (4/12/12)
  Posted 3/4/13 at 9:57am
• 
  Apple acquired Chomp. (2/23/12)
  Posted 2/23/12 at 6:14pm via techcrunch.com
• 
  Apple added Xande Macedo as Product Designer. (2/1/12)
  Posted 3/6/12 at 9:24pm
• 
  Apple invested in ELAN Microelectronics. (1/5/12)
  Posted 1/5/12 at 4:29am via techcrunch.com
• 
  Apple added Faisal Yaqub as Software Engineer. (1/1/12)
  Posted 12/2/12 at 6:33pm
• 
  Apple acquired Anobit Technologies for $450M. (12/13/11)

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56 Inspirational Picture Quotes That Will Motivate Your Mind, Body & Soul

(Images) 56 Inspirational Picture Quotes That Will Motivate Your Mind

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15 Things Successful People Do

Warning Sign (Photo credit: Adam Tinworth)

 

“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.”

 

Whether in business or life, there’s a fine line between success and failure. Booker T. Washington’s quote highlights the inevitability of obstacles on the path to success. In fact, I firmly believe success and failure go hand-in-hand. Those looking to succeed must first fail or learn from those who failed.

 

Successful individuals aren’t just born, there’s a lot more that goes into the equation. I’ve found those who are highly successful have a lot more in common than we may think. If you’re seeking success, these habits may come in handy.

 

1. Fail. No matter how hard you work, failure can and will happen. The most successful people understand the reality of failure, and its importance in finding success. Rather than running and hiding when you fail, embrace it. Learn from this mistake and you won’t fail in the same way again.

 

2. Set goals. Those who are successful set daily achievable goals. Find success by solidifying S.M.A.R.T. — smart, measurable, attainable, realistic, timely — goals. Stop juggling a mental to-do list of just long-term goals and establish small daily goals to achieve your vision.

 

3. Don’t rely on luck. Many relate success to being in the right place at the right time. While this is an element of success, there’s also the crucial involvement of blood, sweat, and tears. Don’t hold yourself back by waiting for the perfect timing or idea. Some of the most successful people got there by hitting the ground running, even if timing wasn’t perfect.

 

4. Track progress. Success comes from regularly monitoring behaviors, strategies, and tactics. How can you make adjustments if you don’t know how you’re doing? Hold yourself accountable by checking your progress as often as possible.

 

5. Act. Successful people don’t always know the right answer, but the keep moving anyway. Don’t let obstacles stall you when you’re searching for the right solution. Taking action will lead to answers.

 

6. Connect the dots. Those who are successful have the ability to see the greater picture. They identify and connect the tiny details to get there. Look at things in a “past, present, and future” context to receive favorable results.

 

7. Display realistic optimism. Those who succeed truly believe in their abilities. This respectfully drives them forward. Assess your abilities to gain a clear understanding of what you are able to accomplish. This will allow you balance yourself through the aid of find someone or something else.

 

8. Continued improvement. Successful people habitually thrive on self-improvement, whether it’s in terms of learning from mistakes or simply using their weaknesses as opportunities. Channel this habit by continually searching for ways to be better. Maybe your networking skills are rusty or you need some extra training — set goals for improving your weak spots.

 

9. Commit. Success doesn’t come without effort. The most successful individuals are often the most committed to what they’re working toward. Throw yourself into your tasks and go the extra mile every single day. Make no exceptions.

 

10. Be alert. A keen sense of awareness breeds success. If you’re not keyed into your environment, you’re sure to miss opportunities. Do you know what’s being said within your company, feedback from clients, or even in your entire industry?

 

11. Persevere. Truly successful people never give up. Do they ever fail? Yes. But as times get hard, their stamina to move forward doesn’t wane. Develop a willingness to work through the challenges you encounter along the way.

 

12. Communicate with confidence. Those who are successful have an ease for convincing others. They don’t manipulate or pressure, but logically explain the benefits. Communicating with confidence will allow you to more easily negotiate your visions.

 

13. Display humility. The most successful individuals lack an ego. It’s their fault when they fail. Hold yourself accountable for every aspect of your life by focusing on remaining focused and humble.

 

14. Be flexible. Plans may change. Successful people roll with the punches. Rather than getting frustrated, swiftly maneuver in another direction.

 

15. Make connections. Successful people often attribute their achievements to the help of others. You can’t and won’t be able to do this alone. Invest in generating mutually beneficial business connections and partners. Even if you have all the skills necessary to run your company, a business partner could complement your weaknesses.

 

Initiating these habits of successful people will fuel you on your search for achievement.

 

What do you think is the most important habit of successful people?

 

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Top Performers Never Work “For” A Company

I recently got asked:

What’s the one key difference you see in top performers
compared to the rest of the workforce?

My answer: Top performers never see themselves as working “for” a company. They believe it’s better to work “with” a company.

Do you know the difference?

When we believe we work “for” a company, we give up control. They set the rules and we blindly follow them. They plan the future and we obediently execute the plan. They are the master and we are the ____(insert whatever you want). In short, we place a set of golden handcuffs on and silently suffer.

But J.T., if I stand up for myself, I’ll get canned.

I’m sure many of you read the above and immediately fear standing up for yourself will get you in trouble. Yes, if you decide to be aggressive and demand your employer make changes or else, you’ll most likely be shown to the door. That’s not what I’m suggesting. It’s about changing the way we see, and subsequently, work “with” the employer. The fact is, they don’t think they owe us anything. Why? We’ve been compensated for what we agreed to as the working arrangement. If we want to change the results, we need to change the approach.

Professional Emancipation = The Secret to Being a Top Performer at Work

Top performers don’t view themselves as employees. They don’t give up perceived control over their destiny. They see the employer as a means to an end – a client they want to work “with” as a way to create a win-win scenario. They patiently but persistently negotiate the terms until they feel there’s an equitable arrangement where both sides profit. And, when the situation changes (which eventually, it always does), and they start to feel like the agreement is out of balance, they proactively and positively explore ways to bring it back to equality. They plan their own futures and use the work they do with the employer to help them further their ambitions. They recognize they are their own boss and the employer is a consumer – an entity they must please to stay in business, but one that can be replaced, or even fired, as long as they keep their business relevant and in-demand.

I realize that is easier said than done. But please remember, I was asked about top performers – and in my experience, that’s what it takes.

So, which would you rather? Work “for” or “with” a company?

I believe we need employers and they need us. I believe we can free ourselves of The Golden Handcuff Effect and partner with employers to do great things. But most importantly, I believe it begins with deciding to stop working “for” a company and start working “with” them.

What do you think?

Dont’t React, Respond

Respond … Not react !!!

At a restaurant, a cockroach suddenly flew from somewhere and sat on
a lady. She started screaming out of fear. With a panic stricken
face and trembling voice, she started jumping, with both her hands
desperately trying to get rid of the cockroach.

Her reaction was contagious, as everyone in her group also got
panicky.

The lady finally managed to push the cockroach away but …it landed
on another lady in the group.

Now, it was the turn of the other lady in the group to continue the
drama.

The waiter rushed forward to their rescue.
In the relay of throwing, the cockroach next fell upon the waiter.

The waiter stood firm, composed himself and observed the behavior of
the cockroach on his shirt.
When he was confident enough, he grabbed it with his fingers and
threw it out of the restaurant.

Sipping my coffee and watching the amusement, the antenna of my mind
picked up a few thoughts and started wondering, was the cockroach
responsible for their histrionic behavior?
If so, then why was the waiter not disturbed?
He handled it near to perfection, without any chaos.

It is not the cockroach, but the inability of the ladies to handle
the disturbance caused by the cockroach that disturbed the ladies.

I realized that, it is not the shouting of my father or my boss or
my wife that disturbs me, but it’s my inability to handle the
disturbances caused by their shouting that disturbs me.

It’s not the traffic jams on the road that disturbs me, but my
inability to handle the disturbance caused by the traffic jam that
disturbs me.

More than the problem, it’s my reaction to the problem that creates
chaos in my life.

Lessons learnt from the story:
I understood, I should not react in life.
I should always respond.
The women reacted, whereas the waiter responded.

Reactions are always instinctive whereas responses are always well
thought of, just and right to save a situation from going out of
hands, to avoid cracks in relationship, to avoid taking decisions in
anger, anxiety, stress or hurry.

Have a nice day.

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