“Positive attitude neither changes the truth nor directs the circumstances in favour, and never makes things easy, but it SURELY makes 'THE IMPOSSIBLE THINGS' possible”
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An Excellent Example by a Satyam Employee

Dear All,
I (Satyam Employee) am deputed at client location and came across a very interesting conversation in cafeteria yesterday. One of my co-workers also deputed with the same client through some lesser known two room company, mustered guts to ask me sarcastically in front of entire team, "So, Satyam is gone! What are you guys planning to do now?"

In normal circumstances, I have a habit not to reply to loose talk, but in front of the entire team.... I thought I need to fix this guy's thought process. I asked him; as my military training has imbibed in me the habit to fight till last breathes! "Who says Satyam is gone when I am very much alive here and committed to create value on behalf of my company?” He shot back, "Hello Mr., your chairman has resigned, you guys are facing financial turbulence and you still have a face to say that Satyam is not gone!"

At this juncture, I thought of replying to this guy in his own language. I asked him, "Tell me, what will you do and where will you go if our country India was not there?" He was not prepared for this level of thought and asked back, "What a stupid question, How can India be gone, it is a country?"

I asked him back, "Country! What makes a country? Land? Economy? Our Prime Minister? Our President? Our Geography? Or the PEOPLE? If our PM resigns, will you say India is gone? If our economy faces a slowdown, will you say India is gone? But yes, if the people of a country are lost for any reason, we will say that country has no meaning. Who cares of vast land of Antarctica today which has just one permanent resident, Father George? Which country does it belongs to? Why does it not have any government? Why does it not have any economy? Or, how many countries were there when humans used to hunt for food in pre-historic times?

Countries, Wealth, Infrastructures and booming economies are nothing but creations of efforts of PEOPLE, and they do not have any existence on their own. And the final blow was, ..... .... ... .. .

"When one man can create Satyam as an organization of 53,000 people, why can’t 53,000 committed people rebuild one SATYAM?"

* Wishing all Satyam Employee Best of Luck *

~A forward from ‘Jenny’

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I tend to live in the past because most of my life is there.

~Herb Caen

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One More Day to Live

If I had only one more day to live,

All love, praise, and glory to you I'd give.

I'd try my best to put a smile on someone's face

to share with them your saving grace.

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I'd remember things about my life

The times you were there through fun and strife,

And thank you then for all you've done.

Without you no victories would have been won.

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If I have one more day before I die

I would apologize to the kid I made cry.

I would take back the harsh words said to everyone,

And fill their hearts with laughter and fun.

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If I only had one more day

I wouldn't push anyone away.

I wouldn't try to hurt a friend

because I should love them to the very end.

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Why not live each day as if it were our last

Looking towards our future and forgetting the past

to be a better human being each day we live

And most importantly to always give.
~by Carol Ann
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“I am neither especially clever nor especially gifted. I am only very, very curious.”
~Albert Einstein

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Curiosity
Children start along the path of learning and of growth -

Their minds like sponges drinking in right from the time of birth.

Thirst for knowledge built within however small they be;

With age some of us soon forget our curiosity.

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Question here and question there; they know they must enquire -

'Tis "how?" and "why?" and "where?" and "when?" until the grownups tire.

This brings on discouragement for questions still arise;

They turn to others like themselves and peers may be unwise.

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We answer questions when they're asked unless we do not know;

Then seek the answer - concentrate - and let our interest show.

We tell the child we do not know - we, too, would like to be

Aware of how to look for things - together, we will see.

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Children grow and grownups, too, will age like best of wine;

When curiosity lives on, our days with love, combine

To help them start along the path of learning and of growth -

The quest for life's vicissitudes will quench their thirst for both.

--Doreen (Adams) Ellis

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“Down it their hearts, wise men know this truth: the only way to help yourself is to help others”
~Elbert Hubbard

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A Glass Of Milk

One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way through school, found he had only one thin dime left, and he was hungry. He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house. However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so brought him a large glass of milk.

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He drank it slowly, and then asked, "How much do I owe you?" "You don't owe me anything," she replied. "Mother has taught us never to accept pay for a kindness." He said..... "Then I thank you from my heart."

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As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger physically, but his faith in God and man was stronger also. He had been ready to give up and quit.

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Years later, that young woman became critically ill. The local doctors were baffled. They finally sent her to the big city, where they called in specialists to study her rare disease. Dr. Howard Kelly was called in for the consultation. When he heard the name of the town she came from, the light of recognition filled his eyes. Immediately, he rose and went down the hall of the hospital to her room.

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Dressed in his doctor’s gown he went in to see her. He recognized her at once. He went back to the consultation room even more determined to do his best to save her life. From that day he gave special attention to her case. After a long struggle, the battle was won. Dr. Kelly requested the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it, and then wrote something on the edge and the bill was sent to her room. She feared to open it, for she was sure it would take the rest of her life to pay for it all. Finally she looked, and something caught her attention on the side of the bill.

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She read these words, “Paid in full with one glass of milk.” (Signed) Dr. Howard Kelly. Tears of joy flooded her eyes as her happy heart prayed:
“Thank you Lord, that your love has spread through human hearts and hands”
~Unknown
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*For last year's words belong to last year's language, and next year's words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning*
~ Eliot

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Put your Life in the top gear,

Spread the smiles, and overcome fears,

Forget all worries and start to cheer,

Hurray ! Its Happy New Year!

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Its now time to make resolutions,

Solve the problems & reach to conclusions,

And sort out all your confusions...

Set new Goals, and keep the vision clear,

Hurray ! Its Happy New Year!

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Its time to set new trends,

Its time to make new friends,

Time to analyze weaknesses & strengths...

Its time to remember all who are dear,

Hurray ! Its Happy New Year!

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I wish you Good Luck and Happiness,

Prosperity and lots of Success,

And always may God Bless...

But forget me not, always keep me near,

Wishing You a very very Happy New Year !!!

~Unknown

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