Softening Judgment

Softening Judgment
Moving Beyond Appearances


It is our natural inclination to judge people, since it happens without our even thinking about it. We take one look and summarize a whole person—overweight, pretty, stylish, sloppy. When we judge, we are looking for pertinent information, trying to determine whether the person approaching is a threat, an ally, or someone we don’t need to worry about. This way of looking at people makes sense in a dangerous context, but in our daily lives it leads to an overly simplistic reading of the people we meet.

If you have ever judged someone, only to have them become a dear friend once you got to know them, you know the hazards of the judgment cycle firsthand. An experience like that may have led you to soften your natural tendency to believe your first impressions. We will always notice things about the people we meet, but as we become more conscious of the shortcomings of judgment, we won’t be satisfied with our surface observations. We may notice that someone is driving an expensive car, but we will decide whether to befriend him based on getting to know him over time. We will not rule out a friendship with someone with messy hair, especially if he turns out to have a great sense of humor and a kind heart. Liking or disliking a person is a choice you will naturally make, but it will be after you have gotten to know them.

Next time you notice yourself judging somebody, try to send love, light, or blessings to the person you were judging. Then try to listen to them openly or look them in the eye and learn something about them. If this is not easy for you, remember not to judge yourself either. Trust that with practice, you will successfully disable your habitual patterns. As you do, you will find a whole new dimension of perception opening up to you, allowing you to see beyond the surface and into the essence of the people you meet..


Cheers!!!
Haider J

Outlining Your Intentions

Outlining Your Intentions
Making a List of What You Want


The universe is aware of both the concrete goals we actively pursue and the dreams we have not yet begun to refine. Neither our struggles nor the daydreams that inspire us are beyond the range of universal perception. Yet to manifest our aspirations, we not only need to know what it is we generally wish to achieve; we also need to clearly articulate these aims to ourselves and the universe. When we create a list of what we want, citing each item in as much detail as possible, our aspirations take on new substance. What was once a mere wish becomes real and achievable when put into words. As you pour the contents of your heart and soul into your list, your well-defined ambitions become a part of you, and the universe responds to your new determination by placing opportunities related to your objectives in your path.

Whatever the nature of your desires, your list can help you channel your intellectual and emotional power into your efforts to realize them. The list you create should not simply be a record of your individual goals. Rather, it should be a comprehensive, exhaustive catalog of each target you want to reach and your reasons for aiming for them. This may mean that your list will encompass many pages of text, since when you write down and review your ambitions, you empower yourself to more accurately direct your goal-realization efforts. You then also have a framework in place that helps you distinguish success from setbacks. If you keep your list in a convenient spot and review it daily, you will inadvertently reaffirm your conviction to your aspirations, demonstrating that you are truly devoted to your chosen path while keeping your objectives fresh in your mind. If you have an altar, this would be a great place to keep your list.

As you compose your list, try not to edit or judge what you have written. Some of what you want may seem outlandish when considered in the context of your current circumstances. Whether you are destined to fulfill the items on the unique long-term agenda you create in a year, 10 years, or 20 years, if you are free with your ideas and understand that you may not bring these dreams into reality for some time, your list will attract the universe’s benevolence even as it energizes and inspires you.


Cheers!!!
Haider Jasdan

Trendsetters in the Wonderland

Alice: Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?
The Cat: That depends a good deal on where you want to get to
Alice: I don't much care where.
The Cat: Then it doesn't much matter which way you go.
Alice: …so long as I get somewhere.
The Cat: Oh, you're sure to do that, if only you walk long enough.

We all read this story in our school didn’t we ? It has such an important lesson to learn , as Cheshire Cat rightly told Alice that she would definitely reach “SOMEWHERE” if she walks long enough and it does not matter which way she takes , but just reaching “SOMEWHERE” is not enough .We need to know where do we need to go and then what is the path to reach “THERE” .

We 30 Trendsetters have already decided we have to reach “THERE” and not just “SOMEWHERE” . Now we are working in identifying the way to reach “THERE” through our externships. We are in the process of identifying the companies where we would be doing our externship and thanks to our well connected Faculties and directors we have a wide range of companies coming and visiting us , to name a few Lawrence and Mayo, Siemens, Al Seer Dubai, Datamatics etc .
Our externships starts this October. That’s when we start our journey to reach “THERE” from the cross road where we are today as we know our goal is to reach “THERE” we would definitely find the way to reach our destination with able guidance of our Cheshire Cats (Our Faculty)

BON VOYAGE Trend setters !!
Paritosh Sharma
Trendsetter 26
Proud to be MBSite

An awakening...!!!

Last month we got an unexpected mini-vacation(courtesy... Swine flu). Almost everyone of us had gone home. We met our pre-mbs friends after a gap of almost 4 months. We had a time of our lives. Long chats, parties, nostalgia, all rolled into one. That’s when it struck me. Those fellows... chums... are not very different from the new friends I made here. Staying away from fellow trendsetters for just 4 days made me realise how much I love these guys. It is true ‘Distance is a great teacher’. When we are around 24/7 we don’t realise it. Every moment I was thinking of coming back to school. After returning, I realised, this feeling was same across the batch, Sparsh’s bday party was a testament to that.

Term 2 started with a bang. Never thought International Business would be such fun(Prof. Venky is too much...) and Uncle Bala teaching Management Accounting(He’s a master of his art). Coming back the grind started again. But I felt the difference. The group dynamics had changed. We always sat together as groups to solve the case studies. Now groups were sitting together as a big team, tackling problems, solving doubts. The better ones were teaching and guiding the lesser mortals irrespective of what groups she/he belonged to. Frankly this never happened before. We have become a family now. Like all families, we study together, party together, even fight together and once we are done fighting, we party harder.

I think this is what Dr. Rai wanted us to be. Humane managers. We are becoming ones. We are better at our subjects now. The business immersion’s in place. Many companies are accepting this new format of management studies. We have a green signal from various Brands for interns as well as working opportunities. Life’s on the move. Deep inside I feel, rather we all feel, that we are with a set of likeminded individuals. There comes a time in everyone’s life when she/he thinks beyond her/his personal accomplishments. I think we are doing well. We are still learning. Every dawn sees the end of a dark night.

That’s a small realisation I wanted to share with any and everyone. I now look at this college with a different view... MBS is no longer our school... not anymore... It’s a home away from home.

Bhushan Vishwasrao

Trendsetter # 30

A proud MBSite.

Going through the Opening

Contracting before Expanding


Sometimes our lives contract before they expand. We may be working hard on ourselves spiritually, doing good in the world, following our dreams, and wondering why we are still facing constrictions of all kinds—financial, emotional, physical. Perhaps we even feel as if we’ve lost our spirituality and are stuck in a dark room with no windows. We may be confused and discouraged by what appears to be a lack of progress. But sometimes this is the way things work. Like a caterpillar that confines itself to a tiny cocoon before it grows wings and flies, we are experiencing the darkness before the dawn.

When things feel tight, it’s easy to panic or want to act in some way to ease the feeling of constriction. We might also spin our wheels mentally, trying to understand why things are the way they are. However, there is nothing we need to do at this time other than to be patient and persevering. We can cling to the awareness that we are processing the shift from one stage to another, and the more we surrender to the experience, the more quickly we will move through the tightness into the opening on the other side. Just like a baby making its way down the birth canal, we may feel squeezed and pushed and very uncomfortable, but if we remember that we are on our way to being born into a new reality, we will find the strength to carry on.

We can look to the natural world for inspiration as we see that all beings surrender to the process of being born. In that surrender, and in the center of our own hearts, is a willingness to trust in the unknown as we make our way through the opening.


Cheers!!!
Haider Jasdan

Right decision at right time changes life…

MBA can make sense at any level as long as it makes sense to you. Doing MBA or not is a very personal decision people take this decision to move ahead in life (fresher(s), experienced(s)).

As an individual I wanted to grow fast, I was facing lot of stagnation in my job and recognitions were not able to stop my hunger of growth. TINA (There is no alternative) factor for MBA was becoming prominent; I planned taking GMAT and with crucial project deadlines and all I could not get a sexy score for ISB.

I always had this in mind; that selecting a B-school is like selecting a new life, one has to be clear that what he or she wants to achieve in life and then think whether the college they are eyeing at is capable enough to bridge that gap.

What one should look while selecting a B-school; is that whether this School can actually add fuel to one’s dreams and desires nurture one by providing knowledge, so that one can protect them and ensures that he/she achieves them rather than making compromises. We just have one life, let’s live to the fullest and ensure it gets everything best.

There are two ways to mitigate that gap. Read up or Go back to School. Going Back to School seems a better option as one has to learn in the right fashion and understand the concepts and perspectives. If one wants to lead or manage then one needs to have all the right tools. Hence selection of B-School becomes very crucial.

I kept myself always occupied to find out is there any college that can help me getting wonderful knowledge and career ahead rather I was looking for BATNA( Better AlTernative Next Available)

Finally I applied for Great lakes, Chennai and got call from Mumbai Business School, a School that has been started with much bigger Mission and Vision; and run by same management.

This is a college that gets you world’s best faculties to teach you, best world’s best management gurus like Padmashree Dr. Bala Balachandran(Professor at Kellogg university, consultant to Indian government and to various countries around the world, man behind ISB,MDI Gurgaon, Great Lakes Chennai) , Prof. Jagdish Seth(Marketing Guru, Professor at Emory university, consultant to best firms in the world like GE, Square D and author to more 200 article), and many more legends standing in front of you and teaching. Chief mentor here is one and only Dr. Sunil Rai (Ex Joint-Director S.P.J.I.M.R, key contributor to its success today). This dream College has been made alive by one of India’s biggest entrepreneur Mr. A. Mahendran (Director Godrej).

The only B-school that is committed to fill all gaps, propel individual’s career and delight industry by giving them “Day one job ready, Domain focus, Role customized Manager” is “Mumbai Business School”. Only place to learn “next best practices”.

I feel this is one of the BEST B-School to study…. And with God’s grace I am at best place.

-Shreeram Iyer( Ex. Satyam Associate)

MBSite

RNo#11

Plunging Into The Deep

Life Can Be Scary


Life can take us on a roller coaster ride full of highs and lows and twists and turns. Even for those of us who enjoy unexpected thrills, it's frightening to suddenly find ourselves heading for a deep plunge. Yet, it happens to all of us. At these moments, it is important to remember that you are not alone in your experiences. No matter how brave, strong, or levelheaded we are, sometimes, we all get scared.

Our fears may revolve around our physical safety, particularly if we are not feeling well, living under difficult circumstances, or doing work that exposes us to hazardous conditions. Or, we may be experiencing financial woes that are causing us to be fearful about making ends meet. We may also fear the loss of a loved one who is sick, or we may be scared of never finding someone special to spend our life with. We may be scared to start at a new school, begin a different job, move to a new town, or meet new people. Whatever our fears are, they are valid, and we do not need to feel ashamed or embarrassed that we are, at times, afraid.

It may be comforting to know that everyone gets scared, and it is perfectly OK. Sometimes just acknowledging our fears is enough to make us feel better. And while it sometimes takes a lot more to ease our mind, we can console ourselves with the knowledge that life can be scary at times. Giving ourselves permission to be scared lets us move through our fears so we can let it go. It also makes it alright to share our fears with others. Sharing our apprehensions with other people can make our fears less overwhelming because we are not letting them grow inside of us as pent up emotions. Sharing our fears also can lighten our burden because we are not carrying our worries all by ourselves. Remember that you are not alone.

Cheers!!!
Haider Jasdan