My Future Wife.......

‎( PLEASE Read it CAREFULLY )

Tomorrow you may get a working woman, but you should marry her with these facts as well...

Here is a girl, who is as much educated as you are ;
Who is earning almost as much as you do ;

One, who has dreams and aspirations just as
you have because she is as human as you are ;

One, who has never entered the kitchen in her life just like you or your
Sister haven't, as she was busy in studies and competing in a system
that gives no special concession to girls for their culinary achievements.

One, who has lived and loved her parents & brothers & sisters, almost as much as you do for 20-25 years of her life ;

One, who has bravely agreed to leave behind all that, her home, people who love her, to adopt your home, your family, your ways and even your family ,name

One, who is somehow expected to be a master-chef from day #1, while you sleep oblivious to her predicament in her new circumstances, environment and that kitchen

One, who is expected to make the tea, first thing in the morning and cook food at the end of the day, even if she is as tired as you are, maybe more,
and yet never ever expected to complain ;
to be a servant, a cook, a mother,a wife, even if she doesn't want to ; and is learning just like you are as to what you want from her ; and is clumsy and sloppy at times and knows that you won't like it if she is too demanding, or if she learns faster than you.

One, who has her own set of friends, and that includes boys and even men at her workplace too, those, who she knows from school days and yet is willing to put all that on the back-burners to avoid your irrational jealousy, unnecessary competition and your inherent insecurities.

Yes, she can drink and dance just as well as you can, but won't, simply
Because you won't like it, even though you say otherwise.

One, who can be late from work once in a while when deadlines, just like yours, are to be met ;

One, who is doing her level best and wants to make this most important relationship in her entire life a grand success, if you just help her some
and trust her.

One, who just wants one thing from you, as you are the only one she knows in your entire house - your unstinted support, your sensitivities and most importantly - your understanding, or love, if you may call it.

But not many guys understand this......

Please appreciate "HER"

I hope you will do.... :)

Defeat

Defeat may test you; it need not stop you. 

If at first you don’t succeed, try another way.

For every obstacle there is a solution.

Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.

The greatest mistake is giving up. Wishing will not bring success;

But planning, persistence and burning desire will.

Beginning

Journeys end. Friends depart.
Every phase of life comes to an end.
But every end is also a new beginning.
It is a new chapter waiting to open.

It’s up to you what you want to think about,
The End or The New Beginning!

Way To Happiness

Keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry.
Live simply, expect little, give much.
Fill your life with love. Scatter sunshine.
Forget self, think of others. Do as you would be done by.

Its the way to happiness.
Try this for a week and you will be surprised.

Author : H C Mattern

Its me

"That's impossible" said pride. "That's risky" said experience. "That's pointless" said reason. "Give it a try" whispered the heart.

Life 2

Life is not about stopping, but to continue and learn.
And whenever you are down, Think of the shining sun in all its majesty, all its grandeur.

Life always has to offer more.
If you ever see this world in shades of gray, don't cry, do not dismay.

Look through my eyes, you will see life is indeed beautiful.
For both you and me.

Love

The greatest mistake in Love is trying to possess it.
It will spill out of hand just like water.

Love will retrieve from you if you demand, if you expect.
Love is meant to be free; you cannot change its nature.

If there are people you love, allow them to be free beings.
Give, but don’t expect. Advise, but don’t order.
Ask, but never demand.

සයුරු රළ පෙළ

පෙම් බැන්දට ඔබ මට 

හසරක් අසමින් 

මංමුලා වුවක්මි මම........

දෙපා හොවමින් කෙතරම් බලා සිටියද

ඔබට පිදීමට 

මාසතුව ඇත්තේ

ලුණු කදුළු දෝතක් පමණි  

මා සයුරු රළ පෙළ .............

Life's direction

Over the same sea, on the same winds;
A ship sails in one direction, another in opposite.
It is not the wind that decides which direction the ship goes;
Its the sails; how they are tied and how they are maneuvered.

Similarly, it is not fate that decides where your life is going;
It is all about how you take life and where you take it to.

Time

Time is like a river.
You cannot touch the same water twice,
because the flow that has passed will never pass again.

Enjoy every moment of life...

Bend; But don’t break!

Life is a mixture of good times and bad times,
happy moments and unhappy moments.

The next time you are experiencing
one of those bad times or unhappy moments,
Try your best not to let the situation get the best of you.

If the going gets tough and you are at your breaking point; show resilience.

Bend; But don’t break!

You take your own life

Over the same sea, on the same winds;
A ship sails in one direction, another in opposite.
It is not the wind that decides which direction the ship goes;
Its the sails; how they are tied and how they are maneuvered.

Similarly, it is not fate that decides where your life is going;
It is all about how you take life and where you take it to.

Walk

You have to walk your own walk in this life.
And as you are traveling down your road;
Don’t look down at your feet.

Keep your head up and your eyes focused
on the road that reaches your goals.

Happiness

Happiness lives for those who cry, those who are hurt, those who have searched, and those who tried. For only they can appreciate the importance of people who have touched their lives.

The happiest of people don’t necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way.

If you pursue happiness, it will elude you. But if your focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others, your work and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you.

Choice is yours...

When we wake up in the morning, we have two simple choices.
Go back to sleep and dream, or wake up and chase those dreams.

Choice is yours...

You

Don’t wait for someone to help you; You can do everything you want to.
You will be better, but if you start working.

Start to put your dreams, your wishes in to action.
Limit the things you hate and change it bit by bit.

If you continue to do the same things, you will gain the same results.
You must do all what you can to get all what you want.

Life is not all about winning

Life is not all about winning. There are lean moments in everyone’s life, we have to take the rough with the smooth, and we have to keep looking for the silver lining in the clouds.

Remember, no one is lucky enough to be successful their whole life.

So every time you fall down - cheer up, get up and keep moving. Keep you sights on the big goal. Let not the temporary bruises worry you.

Life Is A Game

Life is a game of cards.
You did not invent the game, Nor did you frame the rules.
You have no control over the cards dealt to you.
But you are there to play..

A good player, even with a bad hand of cards, will play well and emerge a winner.
A bad player, even with the best of cards, will play badly and lose.

How are you playing it with your cards?

Greatness of a person

Greatness comes not when things always go good for you.
But the greatness comes when you're really tested,
when you take some knocks, some disappointments, when sadness comes.

Because only if you've been in the deepest valley
you can know how magnificent it is to be on the highest mountain.......!

...........indika...........

My Love...!

I saw your face today, In the face of a stranger
But when I looked again, You were not there anymore

I heard your voice today, In the middle of a crowd
I turned around to listen, But did not hear a sound
...I felt your touch today, In the blowing wind
I clung to that moment, Held it to its end

I cried over you today, Drowned in my own sorrow
Then I came to realize, There is always a tomorrow with out you.


...................indika....................

Life

Its an imperfect world.
Things are as they are.
You have to work with broken tools.
Life can’t go the way you think.

Do the best you can.
Life will shape the way you shape it.


.............indika.............

How To Succeed At Work And In Career

1. Don’t talk negatively about people behind their backs. If you gossip, people won’t confide in you. Mind your own business.

2. Try to work for someone who’ll challenge your powers. You’ll learn more in a year than 4 years of college.

3. Successful bosses have good communication skills. They learn from people, including their employees.

4. Work in such a way that makes your boss look good. It’s not flattery.

5. On downsizing, the first to go are those with few friends. Bosses prefer competent people whom they respect.

6. Dress for the job you want, not the one you have. Let your dress reflect professionalism.

7. Workout to get in good physical shape. Unless exceptionally skilled, the unhealthy are at a comparative disadvantage.

8. Personal integrity is crucial. Tell nothing but the truth. Bosses can forgive mistakes but if you lie, you’re gone.

9. Be on time. Try to arrive few minutes early. It saves you from stress. You’ll be much relaxed & work better.

10. Strive your best to keep a deadline. If you cannot meet it, then apologize & ask for an extension

11. Don’t take things personally. If some people are unhappy with you, it’s their problem. But always strive to give your best.

12. If you must correct someone, don’t get personal about it. Do it never in front of others.

13. Spend some time alone everyday. What’s the mission of my life? What do I want to be? And how to go about it.

14. As you move along Plan A of your career, maintain a Plan B as well — an alternative course to rely

15. Always remember that the secret of success is passion. Always think big. Spread love & joy. You’ll have blissful years ahead.   

Never take someone for granted.

Hold every person close to your soul because you might wake up one day,

and realize that you’ve lost a diamond, while you were too busy collection stones.

                                                                                                                        .........indika.............

Relationships

Don't let someone become a priority in your life,

when you are just an option in their life...

its become balanced.

Relationships work best when they are balanced. 

Best on your life

Some people always enjoy the best that life has to offer.
It's not because more good things come their way.

It's because they find and enjoy the good
in whatever that comes their way.

                                              

Retrace our steps today for tomorrow.

If we had a chance to live the day once again,
All of us would have rectified all our mistakes.
But unfortunately we cannot do it.
Don’t regret that we can’t do so……………!

Start looking ahead for tomorrow.
It gives us another chance to retrace our steps……………….!
            
                                                                    ..............indika..................

What do you know about Apple Inc ©?

 www.apple.com

Apple's motto, "Think Differently," is a concept that the company does very well by creating innovative products that continue to define the world of computer design. Other computer manufacturers have attempted for decades to replicate the iconoclastic appeal of the Apple design. None have succeeded in the manner of  Apple.

When Steve Jobs assumed the post of CEO in 1998, he re-revolutionized the entire company. Apple introduced the iMac and iBook product lines for the more basic computer buyers and the PowerBook and G series computers for the advanced purchasers. Apple continues to forge ahead in design with the introduction of the iPod digital music player and the iTunes Web site for the sale and download of music.

Among giant rival firms, such as IBM, Apple is on the forefront of a revolution of technology, integrating music, images, and animation.

History :

Founded in 1976 in a garage in Santa Clara, California, Apple is the brainchild of Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs, two college dropouts who sought to provide a user-friendly computer to a new and distinct market of small computer users. Between 1978 and 1980, sales increased from $7.8 million to $117 million, and in 1980 the company underwent its initial public stock offering. In 1983, Steve Wozinak left Apple. That same year Steve Jobs hired away John Sculley from Pepsi to be the company's president. After experiencing several product failures, Apple unveiled the Macintosh computer in 1984 to overwhelming success, setting the stage for Apple's rise and its recognition as a household name.
By 1985, relations between Sculley and Jobs became contentious. Finally, the board of directors sided with Sculley, and Steve Jobs was forced from the company he helped found. Additionally, while CEO of Apple, John Sculley ignored Microsoft founder Bill Gates's appeal for Apple to license the Macintosh operating system to Microsoft. Gates had hoped to make the Macintosh platform an industry standard.

However, with Sculley refusing to license the operating system, Gates purchased and developed the DOS operating system, which has become the international operating standard for more than 90 percent of all personal computers in the world.

By the late 1980s, competition from Microsoft's Windows operating system and the abject failure of Apple's Newton handheld computer caused the earnings of Apple to plunge, forcing a reduction in the Apple workforce and the resignation of John Sculley. In 1997, Gilbert Amelio, Apple's current CEO, orchestrated the purchase of the company NextStep from Apple founder Steve Jobs. The NeXT operating system was a vast improvement over the then outdated Macintosh operating system. At the time of the purchase, it was hoped that the NeXT operating system could be used to upgrade and overhaul the Macintosh operating system. However, sales in the corporate and education sectors continued to fall, and Apple was forced to trim its, workforce by 30 percent, canceling projects and trimming research costs.

In 1998, Apple CEO Gilbert Amelio was ousted, and Steve Jobs triumphantly returned as interim CEO-iCEO, as he referred to himself. Jobs took immediate control of Apple by forging a surprising relationship with Microsoft, which included releasing a Macintosh version of Microsoft's popular office software. To protect Apple's declining market share, Jobs rescinded the licensing of the Macintosh operating system from chief imitator Power Computing.

Apple also implemented other cost saving measures, including canceling the Newton handheld device and the production of printers. In addition, Jobs streamlined Apple's product line. Pryor to Jobs's return, Apple produced 12 versions of the Macintosh computer, none profitably. Jobs refocused Apple to concentrate on two markets: consumer and professional. The professional series of Macintosh computers would have the prefix "Power," such as the PowerMac desktop series and the powerBook laptop series. The consumer series would have the prefix "i" for Internet, such as the iMac desktop series and the iBook laptop series. Steve Jobs's real value for Apple has been his willingness to be innovative. Shortly after his return as CEO, Jobs oversaw the introduction of the iMac line of personal computers.

The iMac, with its innovative all-in-one design and choice of five colors, was a herald of changes and products to come. In a world that had seen the personal computer become anything but personal, the iMac was a sensation. Under Jobs, Apple is again the innovator of the computer market. His leadership has led to the adoption of USB and, later, Firewire ports for digital connection of the computer to peripherals.

It was Apple's introduction of the AirPort that heralded the coming of wireless interconnectivity. Apple's current line of products and services ranges from the tiny MacMini to the ultrapowerful PowerMac GS. Introduction of the iPod digital music player and the iTunes music site have again put Apple at the forefront of the digital computing age.

Source: http://www.scribd.com/doc/25130733/Apple-Case-Study

Learning from Failure

 Breakdown from governance and managerial optimization

Michael Eisner saved Walt Disney Company when he became the CEO in 1984. He implemented many creative and insightful strategic actions that turns around Disney’s fortunes. However Eisner’s leadership has been criticized in recent years because of the multitude of problems cumulating in the firm’s weak financial performance. Eisner has been criticized for exceptionally high levels of compensation, especially at times of weak firm performance, and for not developing a person to succeed him as a CEO. His last five or more years as CEO have been controversial.

Disney (and Eisner) has been criticized for having a weak board with many members having ties for Eisner. In fact, the board has awarded Eisner compensation at levels highly criticized in the media and has also taken no action against Eisner for his ineffective dictions, strategies and actions.

However, the situation at Disney changed in 2004. Powerful shareholders Roy Disney and the California Public employees’ retirement system (CalPERS), a large institutional investor, stated they would vote against reappointing Eisner as CEO. CalPERS representatives said that “We have lost complete confidence in Mr. Eisner’s strategic vision and leadership in creating shareholder value in the company.”

The vote of no confidence for Eisner as CEO was supported by 43% of the shareholders. Such a vote is almost unprecedented. While the board did not oust Eisner as CEO, they withdrew his position as the chairmen of the board gave it to George Mitchell, a former U.S. senator. While some feel that Eisner has “nine lives”, he may have used all of them. The board reported that it is developing detailed succession plane and is working to increase its independence from the CEO. Of course, a critical issue is the need for improvement in Disney’s performance. All of these actions may have influenced Eisner to state in late 2004 that he would step down as CEO in September 2006. However,  critics were not quieted until the board announced that it would hire a search firm no later than June 2005 to move forward with the succession plane.

Source : H.Yeager, 2004, Disney Board talking the right steps, Financial times, http://  www. ft.com, May 21; L.M Wilson, 2004, Eisner vote force Disney to catch up, New York Times, http:// www. Nytimes.com, March 10; B. Orwall & J.S Lublin, 2004, Disney Shareholders’ revolt widens, wall street Journal Online, http:// www. wsj.com, February 27; P.T Larsen, 2004, CalPERS turns against Disney’s Eisner, Financial Times, http:// www. ft.com, February 26; B. Orwall & J.S Lublin, 2004, Eisner’s critics now like the script: Roy Disney, Stanley Gold suspend bid to oust CEO after board pledges action, wall street Journal, September 29;B3.       

 Morale

Strategic leadership involves developing a vision for the firm, designing strategic actions to activate this vision, and empowering otters to carry out those strategic actions. Establishing the firm’s vision (and mission), developing a management team and planning for the succession, managing the resource portfolio, building and supporting an entrepreneurial culture, promoting integrity and ethical behavior, and using effective organizational controls are the actions of strategic leadership. 

A top management team is the group of managers responsible for developing and implementing firm’s strategies.  Strategic leaders shape an organization’s culture. In the current competitive environment, all the firms need to be innovative to remain competitive. Therefore, building an entrepreneurial culture is of particular importance to strategic leaders. An entrepreneurial culture encourages employees to identify and exploit new opportunities. It encouragers the creativity and risk taking and tolerates failures as results.  

Life...........!

You may have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong,
enough sorrow to keep you human, and enough hope to make you happy.

The happiest of people don’t necessarily have the best of everything;
They just make the most of everything that comes along their way.

The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past;
You can’t go forward in life until you let go of your past failures and heartaches.

Don’t count the years - count the memories….
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away!

More over.............

Face your past without regret.
Handle your present with confidence.
Prepare for the future without fear.
Keep faith and drop the fear.
Don’t believe your doubts and never doubt your beliefs.

Life is wonderful if you know how to live it.

                                                                                                 ........indika........