Thinking is such a waste of time! Time and again, I have questioned the statement and tried to prove it wrong but no matter how long the tryst goes, every time the bottom line comes as Hence Proved just like my good old trigonometry notebook!
Believe me, even I do not want to believe it either but unbelievably its the fact. People say, "planning is very necessary to get things done in right way". Well...I don't disagree with them but then, I have my own reasons to stand in the League of Extraordinary gentleman who abide by Murphy's Law that,"If anything can go wrong, it will". So, that means if you are planning, you are just increasing the uncertainty factor involved.
Not convinced...hhmm..ok..lets say your gang plans for a movie and everything is planned, like who ll pick whom, which route to follow, when to leave, who ll manage cash/card and who ll get the tickets. Now what if:
1. The guy coming to pick you gets stuck in traffic jam or his ride punctures. result=screwed !
2. Some people take shortcut and wait for others to follow, who obviously don't because they
don't know . result=screwed !
3. The friend allotted to you as pillion, takes a "bit" more time for make-over(not make-up).
result=screwed!
4. You send your friend to get the tickets, but there is no ladies line today. result=screwed!
5. Tech savvy...internet booking....ahha...the console ditches you just when its your turn to get
the tickets. result??? do I need say it again ??
You can say there was no risk mitigation plan, or failure modes could have been fixed! I agree, but then with those plans, there would have been new uncertainties or risks.
During school days, we used to stage plays and always get appreciated, but God knows, it never went as per script, planned and rehearsed a 100 times. Thank God our mentor was a real brave-heart, as she survived numerous heart-attacks, she used to get back-stage during performance. The irony being, we got similar kind of appreciation for our spontaneous performances also! While in college,in every semester, we always planned to complete the assignments in time.....but it always resulted in last time topology. We always planned to finish the study material in 2 out of 3 days gap between exams...but result being one night stand with books on 3rd night or for that case, 5th night of 5 days gap.
As a matter of fact, Tatkal quota in Railways truly represents quota for Murphy's followers. I don't remember, when was the last time, I booked my ticket and traveled in general quota! Its not that I didn't try, but whenever I tried, I had to cancel the ticket because of one or the other inevitable reason. One more instance that pokes me real hard is, me and my friends planned many a times to visit Vaishno Devi....but the plan just couldn't materialize. Sometimes we hadn't had leaves, sometimes we couldn't get the tickets, sometimes we had both but people backed out. And that's how, the planner inside me died a slow and painful death!
But no regrets, because it always landed me in deep soup. Moreover, I have had best of the experiences which were not planned or which surfaced because of excessive uncertainty arisen due to fool-proof plans. So, it doesn't really matter whether you plan or not, you are bound to face the uncertainties.
For me, planning means adventure sport. And, a No...No affair, when I don't have margin for adventures! But usually, I fall prey to the temptation of adventures and do make plans. But I don't know why, the moment I utter the word Plan, my friends start running in all directions(kat lete hai) or bribe me to shelve my plan indefinitely. May be they are not so adventurous types. Crazy people.....huh!
18 January, 2009
15 January, 2009
Being Jack-ed !!!
When I first read about Titanic story in 9th or 10th standard, I tried to visualize the tragedy,and almost sighed for the passengers. When I saw the movie, it seemed so real, I almost cried for the victims. But to be on a ship that is drowning is altogether a different experience than reading about it or viewing it on screen. So, I wished I were on such a ship since I was sure I wont repeat the mistake Jack did in Titanic movie...
Unfortunately, my destiny's sense of humor is a bit wicked, and so my this particular wish was granted! I am serving a company which is going through turbulent times, and has hit a "confession-iceberg". And believe me its nonetheless a similar experience. Chaos has replaced professionalism, panic can be seen instead of foundation on girls' faces and guys are considering transition to 502 Pataka bidi from Marlboro ! But my heart pounds for the family bugs, whose wings are under scissors because of bank EMIs(not Electro Magnetic Interference) they wont be able to pay...They are going through a hailstorm and that too with a bald head!
But there is another side of the coin too....There are people who made the hay, while the sun was shining. I personally know 5-6 guys in my unit, who got engaged before this mayhem triggered. They also sigh, but a sigh of relief. And for others who were planning getting engaged mid-year, it would happen but with some extra grey hair! More happy people include new joinees, who got rid of their 'back home-sourhearts' as they have a valid reason now, not to call everyday.
The other good thing being, less phone calls by banks for loans and credit cards. Yesterday only, my friend got a call from a bank for a credit card, we all jumped at him and asked him to tell our company's name...the result...the caller hanged up apologising and sympathesizing. Otherwise it would have been a long call asking why you dont need a card or loan.
In another incident, that raised eyebrows of my colleague, he got a message from bank about reduction in his credit limit to 3k from 100k.We all giggled at him and he was fuming like a "Act II popcorn in making", but soon our mobiles also beeped to his rescue. And now it was his turn to laugh!
The flip side being, all things that seemed to be pleasing few days ago, seem to be teasing now. The sign boards of Sale seem to jeer at you, low air fares mean just a sarcastic joke and fuel-cuts make you feel like govt. is playing prank on you. To add to your woes, you open TV to relax and see every news channel broadcasting same horror movie starring your company. So, even jumping channels feel like crossing a lake with crocodiles as the only stepping stones.
The only option left.......to destress yourself by lending stress to others. So, I have started singing loud during shower; I dont keep change now and hand-over Rs. 500 note while buying Rs.1 rupee chlormint; et cetera et cetera....
Infact, I am seriously considering to record a message for all those "well-wishers" who call only when you are experiencing blues, explaining the situation and save me from hand-picking my own hair! Moreover, I am planning to appease all my relatives, who always crave for my visit to their abode. But, I ll make sure to stay for such a duration that I dont have to pay for the return-ticket!
Unfortunately, my destiny's sense of humor is a bit wicked, and so my this particular wish was granted! I am serving a company which is going through turbulent times, and has hit a "confession-iceberg". And believe me its nonetheless a similar experience. Chaos has replaced professionalism, panic can be seen instead of foundation on girls' faces and guys are considering transition to 502 Pataka bidi from Marlboro ! But my heart pounds for the family bugs, whose wings are under scissors because of bank EMIs(not Electro Magnetic Interference) they wont be able to pay...They are going through a hailstorm and that too with a bald head!
But there is another side of the coin too....There are people who made the hay, while the sun was shining. I personally know 5-6 guys in my unit, who got engaged before this mayhem triggered. They also sigh, but a sigh of relief. And for others who were planning getting engaged mid-year, it would happen but with some extra grey hair! More happy people include new joinees, who got rid of their 'back home-sourhearts' as they have a valid reason now, not to call everyday.
The other good thing being, less phone calls by banks for loans and credit cards. Yesterday only, my friend got a call from a bank for a credit card, we all jumped at him and asked him to tell our company's name...the result...the caller hanged up apologising and sympathesizing. Otherwise it would have been a long call asking why you dont need a card or loan.
In another incident, that raised eyebrows of my colleague, he got a message from bank about reduction in his credit limit to 3k from 100k.We all giggled at him and he was fuming like a "Act II popcorn in making", but soon our mobiles also beeped to his rescue. And now it was his turn to laugh!
The flip side being, all things that seemed to be pleasing few days ago, seem to be teasing now. The sign boards of Sale seem to jeer at you, low air fares mean just a sarcastic joke and fuel-cuts make you feel like govt. is playing prank on you. To add to your woes, you open TV to relax and see every news channel broadcasting same horror movie starring your company. So, even jumping channels feel like crossing a lake with crocodiles as the only stepping stones.
The only option left.......to destress yourself by lending stress to others. So, I have started singing loud during shower; I dont keep change now and hand-over Rs. 500 note while buying Rs.1 rupee chlormint; et cetera et cetera....
Infact, I am seriously considering to record a message for all those "well-wishers" who call only when you are experiencing blues, explaining the situation and save me from hand-picking my own hair! Moreover, I am planning to appease all my relatives, who always crave for my visit to their abode. But, I ll make sure to stay for such a duration that I dont have to pay for the return-ticket!
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