I still remember the day my haiku got accepted in a reputed magazine. I was thrilled! After months of learning and facing countless rejections, I was on the verge of giving up when this good news arrived. It felt like the breakthrough I had been waiting for.
My confidence soared as I saw a few more pieces published. Yet, just when I thought I was on a steady path to success, I hit another lull. It’s been over three years since, and I’ve come to accept that this journey is full of ups and downs.
We often expect progress to be a straight line from point A to point B, whether it’s advancing in our careers, mastering a new skill, or achieving personal goals like weight loss. The reality is far different. When things seem to be going well, a dip can catch us off guard. Conversely, when everything seems hopeless, a sudden upward movement can surprise us.
Accepting the zigzag path to success helps manage expectations. It keeps me humble during periods of progress and resilient in the face of difficulties.
What unexpected twists and turns have you faced in your journey, and how did you overcome them?
At the outset, I would like to thank you for stopping by my Blog.
I believe that there is nothing right or wrong in this world. What’s right in this moment and context may be wrong in another moment and context. This belief has inspired me to name my blog ‘Perspectives’.
Perspectives is a platform for me to share my experiences, thoughts and perspectives on various subjects. You may have a different point of view. I look forward to hearing them, these are the triggers for rich and deep conversations.
On personal front, I live in Mumbai, India. I love to read; Somerset Maugham and Nevil Shute are my favorite authors. My favorite books are The Razor’s Edge, Mrs. Craddock, Chequer Board and Gone with the Wind. I am thankful to my father who inculcated the habit of reading in me early on.
I am also passionate about traveling, I have been to most parts of India and to several countries across the globe.
On professional front, I work in Human Resources function. Over two and half decades, I have worked across multiple industries and cultures. I focus on Leadership Development, Talent Management, Visioning and Culture, Large-scale change, Employee Listening & Engagement, Employee Well-being, Inclusive work culture, HR effectiveness, Behavior and Mind-set shifts through sustained interventions
I currently lead Organization Effectiveness Function for Aditya Birla Group, a $44.3 billion conglomerate with 120000 employees across 35 countries.
I sincerely hope that you will enjoy reading my blog. I look forward to your thoughts and suggestions.
Thank you!
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