An Idea’s Idiosyncrasy

Okhay so on popular demand, am back with a Bang!
:) Here’s something that most junta won’t get or be able to relate to but for the few crazy ones (read psychology connoisseurs) who do, they might enjoy it and wanna work upon it !

Someone rightly exclaimed once ‘An idea is just like a baby’ ….. If you nurture it well it grows into a big, healthy manifestation of your creative genius and otherwise it dies away in no-time! It’s this ephemeral evanescent nature of a ‘creative thought’ that makes it so extraordinarily beautiful…. Most of us are often faced with a dilemma and doubts about one’s ‘creative potential’ …We often wonder if we actually have that innovative streak within us .. the ‘thought leadership’ that differentiates us from the common folk??


More often that not , we come up with a ‘BIG NO’ for an answer.. .. as we cant quite substantiate any instances where we displayed these qualities.
So does it mean that we don’t have that winning edge ..the creative genius to make us stand apart ??
Well my take on the issue would be definitely ‘NO’.. I believe that most of us are creative or innovative in generating new ideas but don’t essentially recognize them during the short spectacle when they show up and flash our consciousness.. nor do we realize their importance ..or how to deal with it … So it comes ,sparkles for a moment, but badly ignored ,fades away for eternity into the deep abyss & thick layers of our sub consciousness.

So most of us commit this grave gaffe of letting it all go away and die just after its very inception !! :(

So does it mean we doom ourselves to a pathetic existence without any glow of this creative light?
Well, certainly not! The whole trick lies in deliberately implementing a mental process where you recognize an original idea as soon as it arrives in your conscious thought-process ....realize its existence... Register it …Dun let it go …Hold on to it ….Build upon it ....Ponder…deliberate and let it grow into a big, healthy, concrete & substantial thought. Just like you’d want to feed your baby, nourish your new idea into a healthy ,structured ,creative thought & plan.…. !!

And before its too late, Act on it!



Well that’s basically the trick to living a life full of new actionable ideas and probably more success!

Whether it’s a successful entrepreneur (Dhirubhai Ambani)/ or an innovative scientist (Einstien) or a profound author (Ayn Rand) …or a triumphant creative corporation (3M) , or an insightful philosopher (Socrates) ……the only trait that differentiatesthem from the common and mundane ones. is their ‘Thought leadership’,‘creativity’ & ‘originality’ .. and even more importantly the strong belief & conviction in their ideas (however simple or small they may sound) …that makes them persue it & endure all hurdles to express and act on it. And this is what finally pushes them onto a whole new plane that inspires awe and reverence for ages to come.

Gluckschmerz Vs Schadenfreude !

M sure the title of the post must b sounding rather perplexing but believe u me ..tht the concept here in .. wud come in handy many a times if u r an MBA or into any of the ~ rat race n cut throat competitive fields !

Well Somehow really got intrigued by these German Words that aroused my interest enuff to waste an hour on my quest for the holy grail towards their etymological origins (at the cost of my exam prep which cud lead me to a doomed flunkin attempt tomo )!

Nevertheless it was worth the effort!

Schadenfreude as a few of us already know is a tendency to feel a secret of sense of pleasure at the misfortune of others.. kinda like sadistic as we define !
Originating from Schaden (damage, harm) and Freude (joy) , its usage is picking up quite fast in general lingo these days so have come across it a few times ...
However, it ceases to cast its spell once we explore the relatively esoteric concept of
Gluckschmerz :- which signifies a sense of deep discomfort & sorrow at the good fortunes of others !

So semantically the words are just as interesting as their typically tongue twisting German pronunciations!

Guess they are a testament to the inherent competitive human spirit & the tendency to be & have the best!
Maybe such emotional convulsions just act as a vent for our dark insecurities hidden deep down our sub conscious & help in a cathartic release to what cud otherwise have been malicious ! !

M sure Some of us might feel a sense of discomfort at these ironical human tendencies and psychological aberrations inherent and deeply embedded in the our race ! Nevertheless they add a spice to otherwise monotonous regular patterns of life & give a few nutty psychos (the case in point being me :)) something interesting to ponder upon !!

Finally an MBA !!

Just like every starry eyed CAT aspirant , I had also dreamed of making it thru to some desi ivy league B -School , maybe something like one of the Top 10 Indian B schools … !
But once the screwed up results started pourin out , I realized how dreams are soon gonna crash & burn … probably another one of my many futile CAT attempts (3 to be precise) and another wasted year …..!
But then it happened !! I got a decent rank in JMET & converted the call for MBA @ VGSoM (IIT-Kgp) , which further worsened my already confounded plight ! Afterall its an IIT & not an IIM , dunno if its gonnabe worth it ! ?? It’s a matter of my career & eventually the whole life may depends on the BIG decision !

I could still come to terms with having to go through same old books and crappy preparations all over again , but the idea of continuing another year as a software geek in one of the so called IT stalwarts haunted me to death !

So finally I made up my mind to give it a shot ….. was more of an escapist decision at that point of time , I must confess !

Finally joined this place , still wondering if its worth me or not !!
But ever since I ve landed up here , I am living up with the perpetual ironical realization - of whether or not I am really worth this overwhelming place !

Such an astonishingly calibered junta with rich and diverse back grounds absolutely stunned me. 80 % of the batch has prior work –exp with individuals coming from organizations as varied as Manufacturing, Marketing , Finance , IT ,Indian Army , Air force and what not , each contributing a whole new dimension to the analysis during various discussions ! The findoo credentials of the batchmates constantly inspiring and challenging me to push my limits further to learn more in this delirious journey!

The extraordinary facilities and infrastructure at the IIT –Kgp campus absolutely facilitate every possible exposure & learning one can dream of !
Be it Wi- fi enabled campus, LAN connections in all the rooms, big comfortable single rooms with attached bath-rooms , nothing beats us !
The well equipped co-ed hostel provided further helps synergize group activities like case studies which may run late into night, ensuring the best of comfort , fun and learning for all the students!
One of the unique features of doing MBA here is the fact that over 30 of our
batch mates hail from the Indian Services (Army/Air force etc) and their veteran experiences add immense value to the discussions we undergo .
Another special development lately was that 50 of our seniors have had the most extra ordinary experience of their lives , as VGSoM gave them a unique chance to go to US for a training with the legendary Warren Buffett himself .


Now coming to the everyday lifestyle here, hadn’t really realized earlier that learning could be so much masti as well !
 If loads of fun assimilated with gaining gyan is your idea of life , then this is the place to be !
Having lived my life in a rather noisy metropolitan before coming here , It’s a welcome break to bicycle through the lush green campus here for studies and numerous recreational activities. The perpetual drizzling makes this whole experience all the more pleasant!
Volley ball matches in the hostel (generally @ 3 am) act as the ideal rejuvenation to complete that boring assignment or case study ! TT ,Baddy ,Lawn Tennis, Swimming Pool ,a Well equipped Gymkhana are just few of the numerous ways to indulge in and get charged up ! Not to mention, we have one of the largest LAN networks in Asia boasting of the best collection of infotainment, where even the most esoteric of songs, movies, serials , books , documentaries are readily available . The Library @ IIT- Kgp is also considered the largest and most well equipped in the nation .

Many a students are teaming up to participate vigorously in various National and International Management festivals ,Business plan Contests , Quizzes, Debates etc bringing laurels to the instii !
Everyone seems to be in a continuous frenzy to learn, assimilate and indulge in various activities all at once ! There‘s so much to do , and so little time .Very often life just feels like a futile race against time!
I guess in the end its all about optimizing your stay here & trying to strike out a balance amongst the various aspects of the MBA life .
It may be very challenging at times but I am loving every bit of it!
So far, so good !
All in all , its one of the best opportunities life has bestowed me with and sure as hell ,I ll make the best out of it! 

A poem on me, for me , by me!!


Life's meant to be a celebration,
No bounds on my dreams & imagination.

M true, straight-forward & frank ,
always giggling & playing some prank ! ;)

Love to follow latest trendz & fashion,
Life's full of zeal & passion.

Some say I'm the apple of their eye ,
Guess m the catcher in the rye!

Brightening everywhere with Cheers & fun;
M the winter-morning sun!

Deep down m real sentimeantal,
Adventure & Travel for me 's transcedental .
Music gives me a divine kick,
Just hypocrisy makes me sick!

I love people simple & pure,
M generally the cynosure !

My buddies are sweethearts i totally cherish ,
Surreal moments i'll forever relish!

I believe in strong indvindual expressions,
Many a great minds left everlasting impressions!

I believe in myself & at times m creative,
Love the thrill of takin initiative!
But attimes i screw up and fail ,
Falling and rising being the life's trail.!

Few say I'm a narcisst with high attitude,
Sorry Dear, Itz just my mood!

Just wanna make my parents proud ,
by standing out apart from the crowd.

I'd shut up befor u think i'm a snob,
For thee blissful life,I thank the Lord ! !!