I enjoy the Fortune Cookie Application on Facebook. It often triggers a trail of thought. Today (06th October 2011) mine said, "Decide what you want and go for it."
Unfortunately, today I also heard about the death of a legend, Steve Jobs (co-founder of Apple Inc.) . The following video was shared by several on facebook and I had to watch the same.
It happened to be a very inspiring talk. He kept mentioning that one should follow one's heart. I have always been faced with the problem, I don't where my heart is. However, he said keep looking for it...so I shall.
Coincidentally, today is Vijaydashmi! In Kerala, on this day we have a ceremony of "Vidyarambham" (Vidya - knowledge & arambham - beginning) especially for children between 2-3 years old but also the best day to begin any new form of education or learning. I remember from my childhood days, my parents encouraged me to learn or read some educational books. I also remember, the early morning hunger pangs when we had to sit and write on the floor English & Malayalam alphabets, numbers and even sing a few Carnatic (Indian Classical) songs (as both my sister and myself had learnt some vocal before we got our morning coffee and breakfast. Traditions during childhood were cumbersome & irritating but now as an adult and not being my homeland, they seem to be a solace. (Sorry for the deviation!)
Thus, I am inspired again, to find what I love doing & pursue it. I am in a mood to start my own career in whatever I love...I say that as I still do not know what it is...And amazingly I am reminded, it is fine to feel stupid or foolish. Steve Jobs ended his speech with a quote "Stay hungry and stay foolish!" which reminded me of an article that said to be a scientist you needed to be a bit ignorant (therefore stupid) & curious . I had the following image (a snapshot from the article as my desktop background for a very long time).
I know the above is probably seem a ramble and not very connected but for me, the coincidences and the connection is clear . I couldn't help mentioning it .....
Any comments???
Unfortunately, today I also heard about the death of a legend, Steve Jobs (co-founder of Apple Inc.) . The following video was shared by several on facebook and I had to watch the same.
It happened to be a very inspiring talk. He kept mentioning that one should follow one's heart. I have always been faced with the problem, I don't where my heart is. However, he said keep looking for it...so I shall.
Coincidentally, today is Vijaydashmi! In Kerala, on this day we have a ceremony of "Vidyarambham" (Vidya - knowledge & arambham - beginning) especially for children between 2-3 years old but also the best day to begin any new form of education or learning. I remember from my childhood days, my parents encouraged me to learn or read some educational books. I also remember, the early morning hunger pangs when we had to sit and write on the floor English & Malayalam alphabets, numbers and even sing a few Carnatic (Indian Classical) songs (as both my sister and myself had learnt some vocal before we got our morning coffee and breakfast. Traditions during childhood were cumbersome & irritating but now as an adult and not being my homeland, they seem to be a solace. (Sorry for the deviation!)
Thus, I am inspired again, to find what I love doing & pursue it. I am in a mood to start my own career in whatever I love...I say that as I still do not know what it is...And amazingly I am reminded, it is fine to feel stupid or foolish. Steve Jobs ended his speech with a quote "Stay hungry and stay foolish!" which reminded me of an article that said to be a scientist you needed to be a bit ignorant (therefore stupid) & curious . I had the following image (a snapshot from the article as my desktop background for a very long time).
Any comments???
As you correctly said Steve Jobs was a legend. He was imitated but never duplicated (New York Times). May his soul rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteI am sure you will succeed in whatever career you decide to start. Good luck to you.
:) Thank you ...
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