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Now What?

Ideas come cheap, many a times – free!

To trivialize an idea  – just add “so what?” at the end of every idea.

To take an action – just add “now what?” at the end!

Developing an obsession to action is the key to conversion of great ideas into reality.

Met a guy with over 25 yrs in semiconductor industry – busy filing patents almost every other month. Asked him how come he is able to maintain the pace and renewed interest every time he comes with an idea?

He said – “My job is to let the world know how good an expert I am, in my field. Only authentic means I have found is patenting my idea!”

So True!

It is our job to let others know – how good we are! Mostly our actions and associated results stand in our support in this respect.

– “Now, What?” find and act – relentlessly!

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Boundary of Freedom!

We all come across many Freedom Fighters like the ones below – within ourselves and/or around us

“I would like to start my own business, because I want Freedom!” – standard reply from dreaming entrepreneur enthusiasts!

“I do not want to leave my job and start a business because I will not have any Freedom from work!” – standard excuse from cubical emperors!

“I would like to take a break in my career because, I want to experience Freedom!” –

“I do not like to marry, because I want to retain my Freedom!” – standard response from dreaming singles!

‘I would like to rent an apartment in place of buying one, because I would like to retain the Freedom!”

What is this Freedom? Is this just an immunity from an obligation or duty?

Is this freedom “from” or freedom “for” or both? Irrespective of the reason, result will be a new “boundary!” – a greatest possible degree of something one can do!

Some of us feel that freedom is being boundary less! But, Freedom & Boundary go together.That’s the paradox of life!

Freedom of a country from slavery v/s Freedom for a country to be self ruled!

Freedom from cube v/s Freedom for experimenting in open!

Freedom from loneliness v/s Freedom for leading a self directed lifestyle!

Freedom for creating a social impact like new job creation v/s Freedom from 9-5 labor!

Everything comes with own boundaries! Passion defines the drive and shifts the pivot between “from” and “for”. One anchored in the past and the other driven towards future!

Though these are just “Perspectives”, they change the impact and the drive within an individual to move/expand the boundary for a greater cause or benefit.

Future shifters and Dreamer Doers always considered Freedom “for” as the right perspective than just “from”.

Freedom comes at a price and if it is “for”, expands the boundary as well!

Year end review and plan for the next year should cover the aspect of improving the Boundary of Freedom for another successful run!

fencesitting

Time to get down and run “for” something than “from” it!

Dozen Tips for a Great Presentation!

Presentation is an art mastered through a structured and repetitive process. There are quite a few Nuggets from variety of masters. Here is one that covers the most basic and powerful elements – a path towards a great presentation:

  1. Know your Purpose : Make sure it is feasible and appropriate!
  2. Define the Structure: Identify the fundamental message and main Ideas!
  3. Create Passion : Believe what you are doing is important!
  4. Know your Audience: Give your listeners something of true value!
  5. Summarize at Start: For a busy audience – summarize at the start!
  6. Be Flexible in approach: Adapt to the changing needs of the situation and the audience!
  7. Prepare for Questions: Prepare well for questions, in advance!
  8. Keep It Simple : Keep visual aids readable and simple!
  9. Pay attention : pay attention to every detail when arranging the presentation!
  10. Rehearse : Always dry run the presentation!
  11. Make it a Performance : Keep audience interested by your voice, Body Language and Positive Attitude
  12. Enjoy : Keep your perspective and Enjoy the Presentation!