<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="1.0"><channel><title>Diary of Mohan Iyer</title><link>http://IdeasTank.rediffiland.com/</link><description>Diary of Mohan Iyer</description><language>en-us</language><item><title>Success</title><description><![CDATA[<P>The path to success has been defined in so many ways.<BR><BR>I have mine:<BR><BR>T - N - N<BR>Meaning<BR><BR>T - Today<BR>N - Next<BR>N - Now<BR><BR>"The future depends on what we do in the present"<BR><BR>Prioritise the things to do as above.<BR><BR>I will come back at a later date to further discuss this.<BR><BR>Meanwhile, you are welcome to give your critical comments.<BR><BR>Wish you all a great success!!!</P>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2007 18:55:45 +0530</pubDate><link>http://IdeasTank.rediffiland.com/blogs/2007/06/11/Success.html</link></item><item><title>What is Life?</title><description><![CDATA[<P class=ks-question-answer-container><FONT color=#408080><EM><STRONG><FONT face=Helvetica>My Interpretation of "What is LIFE?"<BR></FONT><BR></STRONG></EM></FONT><FONT color=#0080ff><STRONG><FONT face=Verdana>Life is something which we inherit - the hard(bio)ware part. Then the programming of the life starts. First, by parents, then by friends, near and dear and the society - not in any particular order. All the time the individual's brain accepting or rejecting the codes as per the then mental and physical requirements, seeking fulfilment, seeking happiness.<BR></FONT><BR></STRONG></FONT><STRONG><FONT color=#ff0000><FONT face=Arial>However, the codes written being in bio-degradable (bio-electronic) medium - notwithstanding the superior brain potential and capability - the programs get 'infected' or 'washed up' in due course of time.<BR></FONT><BR></FONT><FONT face="Trebuchet MS" color=#808000>FINALLY - QUITE A FEW PROGRAMS DELIVER AND MANY MANY OTHERS DON'T</FONT></STRONG><FONT face="Trebuchet MS" color=#808000>. </FONT></P>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2007 16:06:59 +0530</pubDate><link>http://IdeasTank.rediffiland.com/blogs/2007/06/06/What-is.html</link></item><item><title>The Psychology of Winning</title><description><![CDATA[<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><I><SPAN style="COLOR: navy"><FONT color=#0080ff>Thought of sharing the following (only choice quotes!). Happy Reading!!</FONT><BR><BR>The Psychology of Winning</SPAN></I></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #333333"> by </SPAN></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: blue">Denis Waitley</SPAN></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #333333"><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #333333"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: maroon">Your 1st Roadblock: Low Self-Expectancy<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: green">"Positive Self-Expectancy" <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #333333"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: maroon">Your 2nd Roadblock: Reverse Motivation<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: green">"Positive Self-Motivation"<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #333333"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: maroon">Your 3rd Roadblock: Weak Self-Image<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: green">"Positive Self-Image"<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><o:p> </o:p></B></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: maroon">Your 4th Roadblock: Lack of Direction<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: green">"Positive Self-Direction"<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><o:p> </o:p></B></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: maroon">Your 5th Roadblock: Indecision<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: green">"Positive Self-Control"<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><o:p> </o:p></B></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: maroon">Your 6th Roadblock: Lack of Follow-Through<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: green">"Positive Self-Discipline"<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><o:p> </o:p></B></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: maroon">Your 7th Roadblock: Self-Doubt<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: green">"Positive Self-Esteem"<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #333333"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: maroon">Your 8th Roadblock: Restricted Self-Dimension<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: green">"Positive Self-Dimension"<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><o:p> </o:p></B></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: maroon">Your 9th Roadblock: Not Knowing Who You Are<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: green">"Positive Self-Awareness"<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><o:p> </o:p></B></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: maroon">Your 10th Roadblock: Negative Self-Projection<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: green; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US">"Positive Self-Projection"</SPAN></B>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2007 11:42:19 +0530</pubDate><link>http://IdeasTank.rediffiland.com/blogs/2007/06/05/The-Psychology-of.html</link></item><item><title>ICE - In Case of Emergency</title><description><![CDATA[<FONT face="Trebuchet MS" color=#808000 size=2><STRONG><EM>As cell phones are carried by majority of the population, just store the number of a contact person or person who should be contacted at during emergency as ICE" (meaning In Case of Emergency). <BR>The idea was thought up by a paramedic who found that when they went to the scenes of accidents, there were always mobile phones with patients, but they didn't know which number to call. <BR>He therefore thought that it would be a good idea if there was a nationally recognized name for this purpose. <BR>Following a disaster in London, the East Anglican Ambulance Service has launched a national "In case of Emergency (ICE)" campaign. <BR>In an emergency situation, Emergency Service personnel and hospital staff would then be able to quickly contact your next of kin, by simply dialing the number stored as "ICE". <BR>It really could save your life, or put a loved one's mind at rest. For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc. A great idea that will make a difference!</EM></STRONG></FONT>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2007 10:13:57 +0530</pubDate><link>http://IdeasTank.rediffiland.com/blogs/2007/06/04/ICE-In-Case-of.html</link></item></channel></rss>