Connect to the Inner-Net and Face the Book Inside!!!

Management begins in the mind. When the mind manages itself better it can manage anything.

                                                                                                         ---H. H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji

What’s your Plan? Why do you intend to do after this course? What is the opportunity cost? Almost every thought would start with this one question followed by the question how are you going to SCALE-UP? A volley of questions asked and introspected facilitating us to reflect on our aspirations.

We have been studying subjects that would help us to understand the logistics, operations, scalability and other where about of our ventures but amidst all this we know very little about ourselves.  The Companies Act 1956 mentions the business owner and the business are two different entities but in the real world these two entities are one; a businessman is officially and literally working 24x7 to expand the scope of the business.

So, here is the mantra for “Scaling-Up” that I have derived upon the inspiration from H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ji.

Scaling-up One-’SELF’ with the Power of BREATH

We talk about scalability of the ventures day in day out without working on the scalability of the SELF; A bank of creative ideas, strategies and plans.

Bringing in steadiness in dynamism-

There is a very thin line between being in rush and being dynamic. We have got several occasion to witness being in hurry. At that particular moment we are hardly able to perceive things properly, our haste just blinds us to the thrill and beauty of life. Often we don’t even know why we are in a hurry; it almost has become a biological phenomenon to be in a rush.

Its time we wake ourselves up and become aware of the rush in us.  Need of achievement engenders the Rush in us.  Dynamism is the natural expression of fulfillment.  When we are awake we can’t help but be dynamic.

Realizing Dreams

The entire country is indebted to Guru Gobind Singh Ji for the endeavor he put to resuscitate the culture to work like warriors. It is the resilient strength of the mind which is needed if we wish to realize our dreams. The irony of the current scenario is that we are clogged by a comfort zone attitude.

For any venture to scale-up the “STRETCH”  is much needed and acts as a pruned land. We need to stretch a little more than we think we can. We need to stretch to inspire people around us, to impel them a little to make them do what they can do.

Experiencing freedom in different roles

Many people do not want to work under someone else, be it in the personal sphere or as an employee in a company. They have a pre conceived notion that when they work under someone, they lose their freedom and have to be accountable. Thus, many people opt to run a business of their own, wanting to be their own boss. In fact, having your own business binds you more than having a boss does!

Many of us crave freedom from the circumstances, situations or people surrounding us, but that is not freedom at all. The reality lies in the fact that we are changing our roles every moment;

Being comfortable working under anyone is sign of strength in an individual. Knowing that nobody can take away your freedom is strength which acts as a catalyst in bringing the best in us and helpsus enjoy our work.

Awareness

We can’t espouse too much consumerism, and be too greedy and destroy our planet. There is dearth of entrepreneurs working on the Sustainable development of the planet.  We need to hone our Awareness on various aspects- environmental awareness, awareness of human values, awareness of ethics in our business.

Time for reflection

After having given ample of presentations our discussions boil down to a question viz, is it feasible or not; is it really worth doing. Any venture to succeed requires the time for reflection; a thorough look into the profits, breakeven points, economies of scale, etc… But can we tap the above mentioned points when are mind is agitated or restless? The answer is obvious we can’t; to embrace and to assent the source, all we need is a few minutes of reflecting on the truth, on our lives, on our aspirations; Just a few minutes to ourselves. And what this does for us in return is brings Clarity and awareness, frees intellect from inhibitions and frees our memory from the illusions.

Having Freedom at Workplace

We speak volumes with our presence than we could through words.When we are at peace with ourselves we can re-create this peace in the workplace and the work culture will also improve. As entrepreneurs we need to give some thought to how we create an easy and informal atmosphere for others around us at work. We can motivate somebody by giving them hundreds of rupees but such motivation is short-lived. It will only last two or three months and the demand for more money is what is inevitable.  Work Culture revolves around either inspiration or emergency deadlines or fear psychosis. A good ethic work culture can conceive only when the personnel are inspired from within.

B    R    E    A    T    H

With the power of breath and meditation, we can create positivity in the work atmosphere leading towards highly sustainable ventures.

Just imagine yourself in a car without brakes, a car with the speed of 120km/h; having no control over the car leading to a lethal consequence. Believe it or not that’s the same with the mind too.  Our mind is abstract or we can also call it an intangible entity where both positive and negative thoughts emanate.  A faculty with which we hear and see is the mind.

If the mind is conditioned well and is not embroiled in influences and impressions, it will have optimum capacity to envisage clear perception, observation and expression.

Log-In Life !!!