I was recently asked
by a company to conduct a "Motivational" talk for some of their
fresher Employees. Like in most such cases, the HR (human resource) department
was very clear with their requirements.
I still remember the
HR guy calling me a few days before and saying,
"Well Doc, we
pride in being one of the very few Multinational companies that like to employ
freshers. While the market standard requires 1-2yrs of experience, we believe
in harnessing and cultivating talent from the beginning. As you will
understand, we require them to be completely motivated to face the challenges
ahead and build a long term relationship with us".
For those who would
like me to simplify what he meant - "We hire freshers because they come
cheap. We want them to work as much as we demand them too. And we don't want
them leaving our company before a year or two atleast. So please do
something!!"
One amazing thing
about freshers is that they are loaded with energy. A fresher is the
embodiement of youth. He/she puts everything into work because they feel they
can change the system and also have the need to impress everyone with their
ability. A fresher is also a great learner. He/She understands the system
and when time comes, might decide to make a quick move towards a
higher plane.
My job was to
channelize this energy and youthfulness. Give it a direction.
Of the 3hr workshop I
had with them, one part was to help them find a real life example of positive
energy channelization and success... Thou I couldn't think of any better
example that the hindi film actor Shah Rukh Khan.
It's known that
Shahrukh Khan has made it to the top the tough way. While preparing this
module, I stumbled upon a write up on Shahrukh Khan. There was a quote on his
struggle.
ShahRukh Khan - "I slept on a bench for a week and borrowed Rs.20/.
everyday from a friend to travel to film city"
Then I thought, In that one week he might have thought of quitting at
least a 1,000 times...
How many times have you quit before giving it a 1000 thoughts???
Then again I analysed the statement and I realized,
In that moment, when
he was sleeping on a bench, what must be going through is mind. It's only if
you have the virtues of Perseverance, patience and positivity that you can
fight those moments of despair.
It's so important to understand, that
which you start working, only 2% people are happy... The rest fight stress,
sadness and worries about the future every single day.
In such a scenario its important to understand you cannot be positive
all the time and every single ounce of negativity is taking you closer to your
goal.. Remember:
Every successful man has thought of quitting at least for once.
Every successful man has lost his patience more than once.
Every successful man has failed more than once.
Every successful man has thought more about negativity than positivity.
If there is so much negatives, how could they succeed... because they
persevered with goal in mind, saw every failure as an opportunity to fight back
and focused on achieving their want at all costs.
Dr.Hemant MittaL
(MBBS, PG.DPM, M.D.(Mind Mantra Wellness Concepts - Mumbai))
For any further query, especially regarding Stress, Depression, Emotional, Behavioural, Sleep, Memory, Concentration and Sexual Health feel Free to Contact me at:
Website - www.mindmantra.in
Email - eksoch@gmail.com
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ReplyDeleteBut please do something about font and background color. I had to copy post to notepad and read.
But thanks for such gr8 post :). Keep it up.