I have developed a new habit of walking home from work. Some times it feels weird but I am really feeling good about the fact that I get a change to do some physical activity daily and also contribute my 2 cents towards saving the environment.
Today, I was walking home near Devahiah Park and I noticed an old lady how was very lean and had a feeble voice. She was trying to cross the road and trying to get an auto. Something made me stop right there and ask the lady 'Mam, are you looking for an auto?' she replied 'Yes, child'. After which I helped her cross the road and get an auto. She offered to drop me till Aiyappa temple but I responded 'Its OK, I'll just carry on.' She got into the auto and went down the road while I was walking along the side walk. She waved at me from the auto, the smile and happiness on her face was worth a billion dollars. I am really happy that I got a chance to help someone in need.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Learning Speed Reading
- Reading Myths
x Reading is linear.
x True reading is word-for-word.
x All parts of a book are of equal value.
x Reading is a laborious task which takes a long time.
x Reading faster will reduce retention.
- Getting Ready to Read
> ELIMINATE ALL DISTRACTIONS.
> Ask: What is my purpose?
> Do a 10 minute PRE-READ.
> Read the KEY CHAPTER.
- Rapid Reading Techniques
* Raise your speed- comfort level.
* See the book as a mine full of ORE not GOLD.
* Quit Subvocalizing.
* Use your finger.
* Break the Back-skip habit.
* Use your peripheral vision.
* Learn to read KEY WORDS.
* Eliminate “Bus Stops” (Eye rests).
* Take breaks.(60 mins)
* Set a time goal.
- Retention Techniques
* Underline, circle, make margin notes.
* Dog-ear important pages.
* Transfer key notes to front of book.
* When finished, re-read dog-eared pages.
* Now write an “abstract” in the back or front.
* Consider drawing a “MindMap” of the contents.
x Reading is linear.
x True reading is word-for-word.
x All parts of a book are of equal value.
x Reading is a laborious task which takes a long time.
x Reading faster will reduce retention.
- Getting Ready to Read
> ELIMINATE ALL DISTRACTIONS.
> Ask: What is my purpose?
> Do a 10 minute PRE-READ.
> Read the KEY CHAPTER.
- Rapid Reading Techniques
* Raise your speed- comfort level.
* See the book as a mine full of ORE not GOLD.
* Quit Subvocalizing.
* Use your finger.
* Break the Back-skip habit.
* Use your peripheral vision.
* Learn to read KEY WORDS.
* Eliminate “Bus Stops” (Eye rests).
* Take breaks.(60 mins)
* Set a time goal.
- Retention Techniques
* Underline, circle, make margin notes.
* Dog-ear important pages.
* Transfer key notes to front of book.
* When finished, re-read dog-eared pages.
* Now write an “abstract” in the back or front.
* Consider drawing a “MindMap” of the contents.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Learning Touch Typing
Learning Touch Typing
I wanted to learn touch typing for a long time. I read a few articles and here is the game plan.
- First you play the lick as fast as possible.
- Next you play it as slow as necessary.
- If there's any secret to learning to type, it's persistence.
- Every day, five days a week for 12 weeks, they typed.
- They just came in, played typing football, and did the fast/slow/medium drills.
- Groups like "tion", "the" and "ing" had to be practiced until they rolled out with an effortless flick.
- Fast, Slow, Medium. Over and over. That's what they do. And it works!
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Living!!!
I am a person who hates reading forwarded mails. Especially the ones which say 'Forward this mail to 20 friends within the next 1 hour or .......' but I just stumbled into this forwarded mail in my inbox and felt like sharing it with the whole world.
The following one pager tells you all you need to follow to lead a life that is fulfilling in all aspects physically, mentally and spiritually. And the best part is that it is not boring and is very catchy. Hope it helps you lead a better life.
Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!!
Happy Living!!!
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1. Take a 10-30 minutes walk every day. And while you walk, smile.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
3. Sleep for 7 hours.
4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
5. Play more games.
6. Read more books than you did in 2007.
7. Make time to practice meditation, yoga, and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.
8. Spend time with people over the age of 70; under the age of 6.
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
11. Drink plenty of water.
12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
14. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
15. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
16. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
17. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
18. Smile and laugh more.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about. Don't compare your partner with others.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
25. Forgive everyone for everything.
26. What other people think of you is none of your business.
27. GOD! Heals everything!
28. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
29. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
30. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
31. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
32. The best is yet to come.
33. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
34. Do the right thing!
35. Call your family often.
36. Your inner most is always happy. So be happy.
37. Each day give something good to others.
38. Don't over do. Keep your limits.
39. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
40. Please Forward this to everyone you care about.
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The following one pager tells you all you need to follow to lead a life that is fulfilling in all aspects physically, mentally and spiritually. And the best part is that it is not boring and is very catchy. Hope it helps you lead a better life.
Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!!
Happy Living!!!
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1. Take a 10-30 minutes walk every day. And while you walk, smile.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
3. Sleep for 7 hours.
4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
5. Play more games.
6. Read more books than you did in 2007.
7. Make time to practice meditation, yoga, and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.
8. Spend time with people over the age of 70; under the age of 6.
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
11. Drink plenty of water.
12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
14. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
15. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
16. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
17. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
18. Smile and laugh more.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about. Don't compare your partner with others.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
25. Forgive everyone for everything.
26. What other people think of you is none of your business.
27. GOD! Heals everything!
28. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
29. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
30. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
31. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
32. The best is yet to come.
33. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
34. Do the right thing!
35. Call your family often.
36. Your inner most is always happy. So be happy.
37. Each day give something good to others.
38. Don't over do. Keep your limits.
39. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
40. Please Forward this to everyone you care about.
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Agile Testing
Agile Testing
From: Siddhi, 10 months ago
Introduction to agile testing at agile chennai 2007 by Narendra
SlideShare Link
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Thought for the day!!
I was crossing the road from Cunningham Road Bus Stop to the diagonally opposite corner to reach my office. And this thought just flashed to my mind like a bolt of lightning.
"If someone helps you, chances are you might become equal to them. If they fail to help you, you will certainly become BETTER than them."
-- Deepak Bhaskaran
(Patent Pending)
Another random thought on the same day at around 10:30 AM (this hold good for me and people who think like me, while the previous one is general.)
"History shows that, I apologies when I screw up! The future will show its corollary."
PS: Leave a comment if you don't understand the second one (Jai) I'll be glad to explain :-)
Sunday, July 27, 2008
"Hello World!"
I have been reading blogs for almost 2 years now. I always wanted to start my own blog, but never used to find time.
After months of thinking 'To blog or not to blog?' Here is the answer 'Agile Warrior'.
My blog will cover but not limited to Technology (that I work on and that I would like to work on.), Learning, Thoughts and Open Source.
I'll use this blog to leverage my learning with my "C2D" gang. I'll also put out questions that come to my mind. Please feel free to leave a comment.
After months of thinking 'To blog or not to blog?' Here is the answer 'Agile Warrior'.
My blog will cover but not limited to Technology (that I work on and that I would like to work on.), Learning, Thoughts and Open Source.
I'll use this blog to leverage my learning with my "C2D" gang. I'll also put out questions that come to my mind. Please feel free to leave a comment.
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