Dear HRs,
The Japanese have always loved fresh fish. But the waters close to Japan have not held many fish for decades. So, to feed the Japanese population, fishing boats got bigger and went farther than ever.
The farther the fishermen went, the longer it took to bring in the fish. If the return trip took more than a few days, the fish were not fresh, and the Japanese did not like the taste.
To solve this problem, fishing companies installed freezers on their boats. They would catch the fish and freeze them at sea. Freezers allowed the boats to go farther and stay longer. However, the Japanese could taste the difference between fresh and frozen fish, and they did not like frozen fish. The frozen fish brought lower prices.
So, fishing companies installed fish tanks. They would catch the fish and stuff them in the tanks, fin to fin. After a little thrashing around, the fish stopped moving. They were tired and dull but alive.
Unfortunately, the Japanese could still taste the difference. Since the fish did not move for days, they lost their fresh-fish taste. The Japanese preferred the lively taste of fresh fish, not sluggish fish. So, how did Japanese fishing companies solve this problem?
How do they get fresh-tasting fish to Japan? To keep the fish tasting fresh, the Japanese fishing companies still put the fish in the tanks. But now they add a small shark to each tank. The shark eats a few fish, but most of the fish arrive in a very lively state.
The fish are challenged.
As soon as you reach your goals, such as finding a wonderful mate, starting a successful company, paying off your debts, or whatever, you might lose your passion. You don't need to work so hard, so you relax. Like the Japanese fish problem, the best solution is simple.
L. Ron Hubbard observed it in the early 1950s. "Man thrives, oddly enough, only in the presence of a challenging environment."
The Benefits of a Challenge - The more intelligent, persistent, and competent you are, the more you enjoy a good problem. If your challenges are the correct size, and if you are steadily conquering those challenges, you are happy. You think of your challenges and get energized. You are excited to try new solutions. You have fun.
You are alive!
Recommendations - Instead of avoiding challenges, jump into them. Beat the heck out of them. Enjoy the game. If your challenges are too large or too numerous, do not give up. Failing makes you tired.
Instead, reorganize. Find more determination, more knowledge, more help. Don't create success and lie in it. You have resources, skills, and abilities to make a difference. Put a shark in your tank and see how far you can really go!
Thanks,
Dilnaz
From India, Bangalore
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4The Japanese have always loved fresh fish. But the waters close to Japan have not held many fish for decades. So, to feed the Japanese population, fishing boats got bigger and went farther than ever.
The farther the fishermen went, the longer it took to bring in the fish. If the return trip took more than a few days, the fish were not fresh, and the Japanese did not like the taste.
To solve this problem, fishing companies installed freezers on their boats. They would catch the fish and freeze them at sea. Freezers allowed the boats to go farther and stay longer. However, the Japanese could taste the difference between fresh and frozen fish, and they did not like frozen fish. The frozen fish brought lower prices.
So, fishing companies installed fish tanks. They would catch the fish and stuff them in the tanks, fin to fin. After a little thrashing around, the fish stopped moving. They were tired and dull but alive.
Unfortunately, the Japanese could still taste the difference. Since the fish did not move for days, they lost their fresh-fish taste. The Japanese preferred the lively taste of fresh fish, not sluggish fish. So, how did Japanese fishing companies solve this problem?
How do they get fresh-tasting fish to Japan? To keep the fish tasting fresh, the Japanese fishing companies still put the fish in the tanks. But now they add a small shark to each tank. The shark eats a few fish, but most of the fish arrive in a very lively state.
The fish are challenged.
As soon as you reach your goals, such as finding a wonderful mate, starting a successful company, paying off your debts, or whatever, you might lose your passion. You don't need to work so hard, so you relax. Like the Japanese fish problem, the best solution is simple.
L. Ron Hubbard observed it in the early 1950s. "Man thrives, oddly enough, only in the presence of a challenging environment."
The Benefits of a Challenge - The more intelligent, persistent, and competent you are, the more you enjoy a good problem. If your challenges are the correct size, and if you are steadily conquering those challenges, you are happy. You think of your challenges and get energized. You are excited to try new solutions. You have fun.
You are alive!
Recommendations - Instead of avoiding challenges, jump into them. Beat the heck out of them. Enjoy the game. If your challenges are too large or too numerous, do not give up. Failing makes you tired.
Instead, reorganize. Find more determination, more knowledge, more help. Don't create success and lie in it. You have resources, skills, and abilities to make a difference. Put a shark in your tank and see how far you can really go!
Thanks,
Dilnaz
From India, Bangalore
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Dear Dilnaz. I am pretty sure that almost all will share your view. But I am of dissent view: LIFE AS A CHALLENGE CROSS IT AND LIFE AS A BED OF ROSES EXPLORE IT. regards
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Simply suberb Dilnaz. I agree that when we get what we want we get into a zone called as comfort zone where life is good but not great. Most of the times good is the enemy of great Cheers! :)
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Hi Dilnaz,
"To keep the fish tasting fresh, the Japanese fishing companies still put the fish in the tanks. But now they add a small shark to each tank. The shark eats a few fish, but most of the fish arrive in a very lively state. The fish are challenged."
Thanks for sharing this lovely story. I use this example extensively in my workshops. This can be interpreted in a different way as the thread of discussions was on Challenge. As observed in the above example, fish were fresh and lively because of the presence of a shark in the tank, which in other words means that their life is at stake. Similarly, to succeed in our professional life where we sometimes tend to get complacent, we need to ask, "Do you have a shark in your life?"
Cheers,
Rajat
From India, Pune
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"To keep the fish tasting fresh, the Japanese fishing companies still put the fish in the tanks. But now they add a small shark to each tank. The shark eats a few fish, but most of the fish arrive in a very lively state. The fish are challenged."
Thanks for sharing this lovely story. I use this example extensively in my workshops. This can be interpreted in a different way as the thread of discussions was on Challenge. As observed in the above example, fish were fresh and lively because of the presence of a shark in the tank, which in other words means that their life is at stake. Similarly, to succeed in our professional life where we sometimes tend to get complacent, we need to ask, "Do you have a shark in your life?"
Cheers,
Rajat
From India, Pune
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Dear friends,
Namaskar.
Since there is overwhelming support for challengeability, I was thinking that someone might have posted the formula. As no one has posted, I think it is appropriate to post the formula. The challengers repeat the formula SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats). My own challengeability score is as follows:
Assets/liabilities - Maximum rating - My self-rating
1. Strengths - +100 - 0
2. Weaknesses - -100 - -50
3. Opportunities - +100 - +75
4. Threats - -100 - -100
Total challengeability score - +200 - -75
Now you may check your challengeability score.
Regards
From India, Delhi
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Namaskar.
Since there is overwhelming support for challengeability, I was thinking that someone might have posted the formula. As no one has posted, I think it is appropriate to post the formula. The challengers repeat the formula SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats). My own challengeability score is as follows:
Assets/liabilities - Maximum rating - My self-rating
1. Strengths - +100 - 0
2. Weaknesses - -100 - -50
3. Opportunities - +100 - +75
4. Threats - -100 - -100
Total challengeability score - +200 - -75
Now you may check your challengeability score.
Regards
From India, Delhi
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Let me post it again
CHALLENGEABILITY
Assets/liabilities Maximum marks .My self assessment
1.Srengths .+100 0
2.Weaknesses -100 . ..-50
3.Opportunities ...+100 +75
4.Threats .-100 .-100
_______________________________________
Total ..200 ......-75
Is it clear now?
regards
From India, Delhi
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CHALLENGEABILITY
Assets/liabilities Maximum marks .My self assessment
1.Srengths .+100 0
2.Weaknesses -100 . ..-50
3.Opportunities ...+100 +75
4.Threats .-100 .-100
_______________________________________
Total ..200 ......-75
Is it clear now?
regards
From India, Delhi
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Hi Fatima,
Thank you for your interest. Let me explain. I am unable to compete, so I have rated myself 0 out of +100 for strengths. I have identified several weaknesses, hence I have rated myself -50 out of -100. Despite having many opportunities, I have assigned myself +75 out of +100. However, I am constantly faced with threats, leading me to rate myself -100 out of -100. This results in a total score of -75.
To become a true challenger, one must evaluate themselves across four categories. Strengths and opportunities are considered assets, whereas weaknesses and threats are viewed as liabilities. After balancing my assets and liabilities, I have concluded that my overall score is -75.
An ideal challenger would achieve a score of +200, indicating a lack of weaknesses and threats, and an abundance of strengths and opportunities.
I hope this clarifies things for you.
Regards
From India, Delhi
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Thank you for your interest. Let me explain. I am unable to compete, so I have rated myself 0 out of +100 for strengths. I have identified several weaknesses, hence I have rated myself -50 out of -100. Despite having many opportunities, I have assigned myself +75 out of +100. However, I am constantly faced with threats, leading me to rate myself -100 out of -100. This results in a total score of -75.
To become a true challenger, one must evaluate themselves across four categories. Strengths and opportunities are considered assets, whereas weaknesses and threats are viewed as liabilities. After balancing my assets and liabilities, I have concluded that my overall score is -75.
An ideal challenger would achieve a score of +200, indicating a lack of weaknesses and threats, and an abundance of strengths and opportunities.
I hope this clarifies things for you.
Regards
From India, Delhi
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Namaskar friends. Is none else is interested in assessing his/her challengeability score? To challenge or accept a challenge strategy is more important than material assets. am I right? regards
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oh fatyma! I was confusing you with noor fatima. So I had not welcomed you. Now I see that you are from my neighbour country and you are most welcome to participate. regards
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Hi all,
Change is what keeps us fresh and innovative. Change is what keeps us from getting stale. Change is what keeps us young and from being pale.
Dr. Mahanta,
I appreciate your thoughts on the challengeability rating by self on SWOT. Being a personal rating, many of us may not get an accurate picture. Do you have any solutions or ideas for this?
Thanks,
Rajat
Reference to a shark in our life is very pertinent because they truly get you out of your comfort zone and make you think hard, fostering creative thinking. I remember one of my ex-bosses was a very tough taskmaster, like a shark. Though I hated him initially, he subsequently brought about a real change in me.
So, my advice to all of you is to thank your stars if you have one. If not, look for one.
Regards,
Rajat
From India, Pune
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Change is what keeps us fresh and innovative. Change is what keeps us from getting stale. Change is what keeps us young and from being pale.
Dr. Mahanta,
I appreciate your thoughts on the challengeability rating by self on SWOT. Being a personal rating, many of us may not get an accurate picture. Do you have any solutions or ideas for this?
Thanks,
Rajat
Reference to a shark in our life is very pertinent because they truly get you out of your comfort zone and make you think hard, fostering creative thinking. I remember one of my ex-bosses was a very tough taskmaster, like a shark. Though I hated him initially, he subsequently brought about a real change in me.
So, my advice to all of you is to thank your stars if you have one. If not, look for one.
Regards,
Rajat
From India, Pune
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Hi all,
Change is what keeps us fresh and innovative.
Change is what keeps us from getting stale.
Change is what keeps us young and from being pale.
Dr. Mahanta,
Appreciate your thoughts on the Challengeability rating by self on SWOT. Being a personal rating, many of us may not get an accurate picture. Do you have any solutions or ideas for this?
Thanks, Rajat
Reference to a shark in our life is very pertinent because they truly get you out of the comfort zone and make you think hard and creatively. I remember one of my ex-bosses was a very tough taskmaster, like a shark. Though I hated him initially, he truly brought a change in me. So my advice to you all is to thank your stars if you have one, and if not, look for one!
Regards, Rajat
Namaskar,
Happy to meet you, Rajat ji, and also happy to read your thoughtful deliberations.
1. Whether we wish it or not, change is inevitable. So why not aim for the better? This is the constant question to myself. This question helps me monitor the biorhythms in a favorable direction as opposed to an unfavorable one.
2. Ratings are always subjective. But the greatest discovery in human life sciences is that subjective ratings/thoughts cause objective changes. To approximate accuracy in ratings, one has to rate oneself at intervals. By rating, one will automatically turn towards an inward journey and be mindful of the changes within. Mindfulness of feelings and behavior is the best way to progress.
I have shown that my challengebilty rating is -0.75 on a continuum of -200 to +200. Here, most members believe in the dictum "Life as a challenge, face it." So, I thought let me post the challengers' formula SWOT. But I find that none has assessed themselves.
3. Rajat ji, I could not grasp the shark part properly. Would you please elaborate for my appropriate response?
Regards
From India, Delhi
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Change is what keeps us fresh and innovative.
Change is what keeps us from getting stale.
Change is what keeps us young and from being pale.
Dr. Mahanta,
Appreciate your thoughts on the Challengeability rating by self on SWOT. Being a personal rating, many of us may not get an accurate picture. Do you have any solutions or ideas for this?
Thanks, Rajat
Reference to a shark in our life is very pertinent because they truly get you out of the comfort zone and make you think hard and creatively. I remember one of my ex-bosses was a very tough taskmaster, like a shark. Though I hated him initially, he truly brought a change in me. So my advice to you all is to thank your stars if you have one, and if not, look for one!
Regards, Rajat
Namaskar,
Happy to meet you, Rajat ji, and also happy to read your thoughtful deliberations.
1. Whether we wish it or not, change is inevitable. So why not aim for the better? This is the constant question to myself. This question helps me monitor the biorhythms in a favorable direction as opposed to an unfavorable one.
2. Ratings are always subjective. But the greatest discovery in human life sciences is that subjective ratings/thoughts cause objective changes. To approximate accuracy in ratings, one has to rate oneself at intervals. By rating, one will automatically turn towards an inward journey and be mindful of the changes within. Mindfulness of feelings and behavior is the best way to progress.
I have shown that my challengebilty rating is -0.75 on a continuum of -200 to +200. Here, most members believe in the dictum "Life as a challenge, face it." So, I thought let me post the challengers' formula SWOT. But I find that none has assessed themselves.
3. Rajat ji, I could not grasp the shark part properly. Would you please elaborate for my appropriate response?
Regards
From India, Delhi
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Namaskar Dr. Mahanta,
Thank you, the pleasure is all mine, as your thoughts, or rather chain of thinking, does startle me. I am learning a lot from you.
Yes, you are right. Change is inevitable, in fact, it is the only thing that is constant. Well, I don't agree if this has to do with biorhythms, as posted earlier.
Yes, I agree with your viewpoint. Subjective ratings cause objective changes. Hmm, you are right! One has to delve deep to begin with. Surely, to know oneself is harder than a diamond. Nevertheless, efforts have to be made on the personal journey to the road of success. Good explanation.
I am sure they have done it. Perhaps they were reluctant to share with others.
The reference to the shark in the story made them alive and challenged, a struggle for life. In the same way, if we are challenged in a similar manner, it makes us realize our true potential. It sets one thinking on their own SWOT, work on them, and helps them discover their road to success. For instance, Lance Armstrong, a world champion in Bicycle Marathon, was diagnosed with cancer. Yet, he took it on and fought a successful battle to emerge as a winner!
Regards,
Rajat
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Thank you, the pleasure is all mine, as your thoughts, or rather chain of thinking, does startle me. I am learning a lot from you.
Yes, you are right. Change is inevitable, in fact, it is the only thing that is constant. Well, I don't agree if this has to do with biorhythms, as posted earlier.
Yes, I agree with your viewpoint. Subjective ratings cause objective changes. Hmm, you are right! One has to delve deep to begin with. Surely, to know oneself is harder than a diamond. Nevertheless, efforts have to be made on the personal journey to the road of success. Good explanation.
I am sure they have done it. Perhaps they were reluctant to share with others.
The reference to the shark in the story made them alive and challenged, a struggle for life. In the same way, if we are challenged in a similar manner, it makes us realize our true potential. It sets one thinking on their own SWOT, work on them, and helps them discover their road to success. For instance, Lance Armstrong, a world champion in Bicycle Marathon, was diagnosed with cancer. Yet, he took it on and fought a successful battle to emerge as a winner!
Regards,
Rajat
From India, Pune
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Namaskar Dr. Mahanta,
"Happy to meet you Rajat ji and also happy to read your thoughtful deliberations."
Thank you. The pleasure is all mine. Your thoughts, or rather chain of thinking, does startle me. I am learning a lot from you.
"Whether we wish for it or not, change is inevitable. So why not move towards better? This is the constant question to myself. This question helps to monitor the biorhythms in a favorable direction as opposed to an unfavorable direction."
Yes, you are right. Change is inevitable. In fact, it is the only thing that is constant. I don't agree if this has to do with biorhythms, as posted earlier.
"Ratings are always subjective. But the greatest discovery in human life sciences is that subjective ratings/thoughts cause objective changes. To approximate accuracy in ratings, one has to rate oneself at intervals. By rating, one will automatically turn towards an inward journey and will be mindful of the changes within. Mindfulness of feelings and behavior is the best means to progress."
Yes, I agree with your viewpoint. Subjective ratings cause objective changes. One has to delve deep to begin with. Surely, to know yourself is harder than a diamond. Nevertheless, efforts have to be made on the personal journey to the road of success. Good explanation.
"I have shown that my challengeability rating is -75 in a continuum of -200 to +200. Here, most members believe in the dictum 'Life as a challenge, face it'. So, I thought let me post the challengers' formula SWOT. But I find that none has assessed himself/herself."
I am sure they have done it. Perhaps they were reluctant to share with others.
"Rajat ji, the shark part I could not grasp properly. Will you please elaborate for my appropriate response?"
The story of the shark as a fish made them alive and challenged, a struggle for life. In the same way, if we are challenged in the above manner, it makes us realize our true potential, sets one thinking on their own SWOT, work on them, and helps them discover their road to success. For instance, Lance Armstrong, a world champion in Bicycle Marathon, was diagnosed with cancer. Yet, he took it on and fought a successful battle to emerge as a winner.
Namaskar and thank you, Rajat ji, for your point-by-point reply. But let me correct one mistake in my previous post. Please read -75 in place of -0.75 in the following quote:
"I have shown that my challengeability rating is -75 in a continuum of -200 to +200."
Biorhythms are more real than perceptible changes in us.
Exploring life as a bed of roses, I think, needs greater potentialities.
The very purpose of the discussion is to learn from each other. This is always reciprocal.
Regards
From India, Delhi
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"Happy to meet you Rajat ji and also happy to read your thoughtful deliberations."
Thank you. The pleasure is all mine. Your thoughts, or rather chain of thinking, does startle me. I am learning a lot from you.
"Whether we wish for it or not, change is inevitable. So why not move towards better? This is the constant question to myself. This question helps to monitor the biorhythms in a favorable direction as opposed to an unfavorable direction."
Yes, you are right. Change is inevitable. In fact, it is the only thing that is constant. I don't agree if this has to do with biorhythms, as posted earlier.
"Ratings are always subjective. But the greatest discovery in human life sciences is that subjective ratings/thoughts cause objective changes. To approximate accuracy in ratings, one has to rate oneself at intervals. By rating, one will automatically turn towards an inward journey and will be mindful of the changes within. Mindfulness of feelings and behavior is the best means to progress."
Yes, I agree with your viewpoint. Subjective ratings cause objective changes. One has to delve deep to begin with. Surely, to know yourself is harder than a diamond. Nevertheless, efforts have to be made on the personal journey to the road of success. Good explanation.
"I have shown that my challengeability rating is -75 in a continuum of -200 to +200. Here, most members believe in the dictum 'Life as a challenge, face it'. So, I thought let me post the challengers' formula SWOT. But I find that none has assessed himself/herself."
I am sure they have done it. Perhaps they were reluctant to share with others.
"Rajat ji, the shark part I could not grasp properly. Will you please elaborate for my appropriate response?"
The story of the shark as a fish made them alive and challenged, a struggle for life. In the same way, if we are challenged in the above manner, it makes us realize our true potential, sets one thinking on their own SWOT, work on them, and helps them discover their road to success. For instance, Lance Armstrong, a world champion in Bicycle Marathon, was diagnosed with cancer. Yet, he took it on and fought a successful battle to emerge as a winner.
Namaskar and thank you, Rajat ji, for your point-by-point reply. But let me correct one mistake in my previous post. Please read -75 in place of -0.75 in the following quote:
"I have shown that my challengeability rating is -75 in a continuum of -200 to +200."
Biorhythms are more real than perceptible changes in us.
Exploring life as a bed of roses, I think, needs greater potentialities.
The very purpose of the discussion is to learn from each other. This is always reciprocal.
Regards
From India, Delhi
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Shark, as a fish in the story, made them alive and challenged. A struggle for life. In the same way, if we are challenged in the above manner, it makes us realize our true potential, setting one's thinking on their own SWOT. Working on them helps to discover their road to success. For instance, Lance Armstrong, a world champion in Bicycle Marathon, was diagnosed with cancer. Yet, he took it on and fought a successful battle to emerge as a winner!
Between sharks and humans, there is a gap of millions of years in the evolutionary scale. Yet, the adaptation strategy by and large remains - fight/challenge, flight, or freeze. In my observation, these adaptation strategies are largely tuned by the chronological age of humans:
Up to 40 - challenge,
40s - ambivalence,
50s - flight,
60s - freeze.
The average lifespan of humans is now 68 years. So, almost all humans die prematurely.
The alternative adaptation strategy is to avoid involuntary stress, resolve involuntary stress, and actualize oneself. I think it will take time to grasp this adaptation strategy, and it will take even more time to adopt it. But, sooner is better.
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Between sharks and humans, there is a gap of millions of years in the evolutionary scale. Yet, the adaptation strategy by and large remains - fight/challenge, flight, or freeze. In my observation, these adaptation strategies are largely tuned by the chronological age of humans:
Up to 40 - challenge,
40s - ambivalence,
50s - flight,
60s - freeze.
The average lifespan of humans is now 68 years. So, almost all humans die prematurely.
The alternative adaptation strategy is to avoid involuntary stress, resolve involuntary stress, and actualize oneself. I think it will take time to grasp this adaptation strategy, and it will take even more time to adopt it. But, sooner is better.
Regards
From India, Delhi
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Dear Dr. Mahanta,
"Shark, as depicted in the story, symbolizes life and challenge. Just like the struggle for survival portrayed, when faced with similar challenges, it prompts us to recognize our true potential. It encourages reflection on our individual strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT), urging us to work on them and paving the way for success. For example, despite being diagnosed with cancer, Lance Armstrong, a world champion in Bicycle Marathon, confronted the battle head-on and emerged victorious!"
There exists a vast evolutionary gap of millions of years between sharks and humans; however, the fundamental adaptation strategies of fight/challenge, flight, or freeze remain consistent. Through my observations, I have noted that these strategies tend to align with the chronological age of individuals: up to 40 - challenge, 40s - ambivalence, 50s - flight, 60s - freeze. With the average human lifespan now at 68 years, it is apparent that most individuals pass away prematurely.
An alternative adaptation approach involves avoiding involuntary stress, resolving existing stressors, and self-actualization. Mastering and implementing this strategy may require some time, but the sooner one embraces it, the better.
Regards,
Jogeshwar Mahanta
Interesting perspective... The above scenario involves not just involuntary stress but also eustress, which plays a crucial role in both personal and professional growth.
Regards,
Rajat
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"Shark, as depicted in the story, symbolizes life and challenge. Just like the struggle for survival portrayed, when faced with similar challenges, it prompts us to recognize our true potential. It encourages reflection on our individual strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT), urging us to work on them and paving the way for success. For example, despite being diagnosed with cancer, Lance Armstrong, a world champion in Bicycle Marathon, confronted the battle head-on and emerged victorious!"
There exists a vast evolutionary gap of millions of years between sharks and humans; however, the fundamental adaptation strategies of fight/challenge, flight, or freeze remain consistent. Through my observations, I have noted that these strategies tend to align with the chronological age of individuals: up to 40 - challenge, 40s - ambivalence, 50s - flight, 60s - freeze. With the average human lifespan now at 68 years, it is apparent that most individuals pass away prematurely.
An alternative adaptation approach involves avoiding involuntary stress, resolving existing stressors, and self-actualization. Mastering and implementing this strategy may require some time, but the sooner one embraces it, the better.
Regards,
Jogeshwar Mahanta
Interesting perspective... The above scenario involves not just involuntary stress but also eustress, which plays a crucial role in both personal and professional growth.
Regards,
Rajat
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Namaskar Rajat ji,
Our focus is on the manifestation of inner potentialities - challengers vs. bedrosers. On the way, involuntary stress is always painful and detrimental. Voluntary stress is always progress-linked and can be turned on and off voluntarily or adapted. Adaptation to involuntary stress may be as follows: Majboori se dilchaspi, Dilchaspi se divya ananda, Divya ananda se paschattap aur atmaglani. A challenger will get stuck in any of these stages.
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From India, Delhi
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Our focus is on the manifestation of inner potentialities - challengers vs. bedrosers. On the way, involuntary stress is always painful and detrimental. Voluntary stress is always progress-linked and can be turned on and off voluntarily or adapted. Adaptation to involuntary stress may be as follows: Majboori se dilchaspi, Dilchaspi se divya ananda, Divya ananda se paschattap aur atmaglani. A challenger will get stuck in any of these stages.
Regards,
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Hi Rajat, Drji and Dilnaz who started this interesting and educating post.
Hmmm, I am really learning now, much more than all those electrons and protons and the rest in engineering.
Rajat & Drji, thanks a lot for exposing me to such eye opener concepts which would help any person to assess himself and move on in life in the right direction.
I did a quick assessment of myself this morning and this is what i got:
Assets/liabilities Maximum marks .My self assessment
1.Srengths .+100 .... +30
2.Weaknesses -100 -75
3.Opportunities ...+100 +10
4.Threats .-100 .-100
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Total ..200 ......-135
Unfortunately since I do not know the concept further i am unable to draw an inference out of the total score. Does the rating look very pessimistic? Is it because I am at cross roads in my professional life?
I pretty much understood the Shark theory. Yes, i feel unless there is shark we do not wake up and improve ourselves.
Thanks once again to Rajat and Drji for sharing all their knowledge and to Dilnaz for starting the subject.
Thanks
bala
From India, Madras
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Hmmm, I am really learning now, much more than all those electrons and protons and the rest in engineering.
Rajat & Drji, thanks a lot for exposing me to such eye opener concepts which would help any person to assess himself and move on in life in the right direction.
I did a quick assessment of myself this morning and this is what i got:
Assets/liabilities Maximum marks .My self assessment
1.Srengths .+100 .... +30
2.Weaknesses -100 -75
3.Opportunities ...+100 +10
4.Threats .-100 .-100
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Total ..200 ......-135
Unfortunately since I do not know the concept further i am unable to draw an inference out of the total score. Does the rating look very pessimistic? Is it because I am at cross roads in my professional life?
I pretty much understood the Shark theory. Yes, i feel unless there is shark we do not wake up and improve ourselves.
Thanks once again to Rajat and Drji for sharing all their knowledge and to Dilnaz for starting the subject.
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bala
From India, Madras
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Namaskar Bala ji,
Thank you for your appreciation and self-assessment. Time has changed, and we cannot survive with our animal legacy - survival of the fittest. Now the survival strategy is survival of the fittest and the wisest.
Your assessment shows that you have denied status quo and are on the path of exploration. I am sure you will have proper footing soon. Your learning in engineering will never go to waste either.
Regards
From India, Delhi
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Thank you for your appreciation and self-assessment. Time has changed, and we cannot survive with our animal legacy - survival of the fittest. Now the survival strategy is survival of the fittest and the wisest.
Your assessment shows that you have denied status quo and are on the path of exploration. I am sure you will have proper footing soon. Your learning in engineering will never go to waste either.
Regards
From India, Delhi
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Dear Dr. Ji,
Thank you for the quick reply. However, I am not clear on what you said:
"Your assessment shows that you have denied status quo and are on the path of exploration. I am sure you will have proper footing soon. Your learning in engineering will never go to waste either."
Could you please explain in a little more detail?
Thanks,
Bala
From India, Madras
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Thank you for the quick reply. However, I am not clear on what you said:
"Your assessment shows that you have denied status quo and are on the path of exploration. I am sure you will have proper footing soon. Your learning in engineering will never go to waste either."
Could you please explain in a little more detail?
Thanks,
Bala
From India, Madras
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Dear Bala,
Thanks, Dr. Ji, for the quick reply. I am unclear on what you said. Your assessment shows that you have denied the status quo and are on the path of exploration. I am sure you will have proper footing soon. Your learning in engineering will never go to waste either.
Could you please explain in a little more detail?
Thanks,
Bala
Bala Ji,
The status quo is - Life is a challenge. Face it. Your score is -135, so you have denied the status quo. Next, with your range of cognition, you are going to reorganize yourself soon. To facilitate further, you may like to learn and reverberate one of our Zero Pathology Ganga mantras:
LET US ATTAIN PERFECTION AND PLEASURES IN FEELING FREE, RELAXED, COMFORTABLE, REORGANIZED, AND PRODUCE AND PROGRESS INSTANTLY, PERFECTLY, PERMANENTLY, AND SPONTANEOUSLY.
Regards
From India, Delhi
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Thanks, Dr. Ji, for the quick reply. I am unclear on what you said. Your assessment shows that you have denied the status quo and are on the path of exploration. I am sure you will have proper footing soon. Your learning in engineering will never go to waste either.
Could you please explain in a little more detail?
Thanks,
Bala
Bala Ji,
The status quo is - Life is a challenge. Face it. Your score is -135, so you have denied the status quo. Next, with your range of cognition, you are going to reorganize yourself soon. To facilitate further, you may like to learn and reverberate one of our Zero Pathology Ganga mantras:
LET US ATTAIN PERFECTION AND PLEASURES IN FEELING FREE, RELAXED, COMFORTABLE, REORGANIZED, AND PRODUCE AND PROGRESS INSTANTLY, PERFECTLY, PERMANENTLY, AND SPONTANEOUSLY.
Regards
From India, Delhi
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