Rushing for time

Lately I have my hands full with things to do:
1) MBA application: I have shortlisted my schools (finally)
Wharton - course in finance + social innovation is high point of this school
Columbia - only 1 reason - Raymond Fisman, C. Fritz Foley
Tepper - Technical depth + laid back environment.
Cornell - Strong social innovation + Africa exchange program + live trading & sales room
ISB - The international edge in India + Africa exchange program + leading faculty

2) Financial markets
With so much happening, my thoughts are racing ahead and I hardly have time to note and reflect on current world events. But thanks to John Maudlin's reading, makes up for the loss

3) My idea on volunteerism
As I write my essays, I discover the power I have within me and I can't wait to set out to accomplish it. Want to enroll in an organization for children.

4) Did Tony Buzan's writing skills course
I was not very impressed by the course but the mind mapping training really helped. Its pretty much all in the books and implementing the techniques. Overall a powerful tool but adequate training provided.

5) Start my own portfolio
I want to manage my money now. Last year i remember staying out coz i was having a feeling that this is hyped, bubble in making. I don't attribute it to my 'market insight' but just the way the wall street was racing ahead. But now I believe we have reached the bottom; the damage is done and recession has begun. After 6 months will be good time to enter the market.

6) Reading
My obsession with bookshelf on facebook grows. There is a long list of books I want to read. Just wait till November when my MBA application will be over. I am going to unleash my voracious appetite ;).

7) Finding a social organization in Gujarat for my trip

8) Traveling plans?

9) Catch up on gym...

Prayers that I learnt

http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/o/o797.html Thank you for finding one of my most fav prayers from Swami Vivekananda school. 

One more step along the world I go, 
one more step along the world I go;
from the old things to the new 
keep me traveling along with you:

Part of clutter

Thoughts:

Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek. Mario Andretti Thousands of geniuses live and die undiscovered - either by themselves or by others. Mark Twain Aditya Mukherjee's mail: mukherjee.aditya@gmail.com I will permit no man to narrow and degrade my soul by making me hate him. The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read them. Mark Twain Find a job you like and you add five days to every week. H. Jackson Browne (24/05/07) Many people quit looking for work when they find a job. Unknown (25/05/07) "Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp. Or what's a heaven for?" "Andrea Del Saro' by Robert Browning. Our attitude toward life determines life's attitude towards us. John N. Mitchell Intellectual is someone whose mind watches itself.

Clutter all over

Information overload, primarily due to 'I am left out train of thought' which I am currently affected by. So rules that I need to establish for myself

1) You need not know everything - its ok to be 'not the most updated'. 

2) If you loose some piece of info - its ok - but don't horde everything that comes your way. You can always find it again on the web or from your web of people. 

3) If you have good ideas, note it down - because nobody is going to find it for you. Your own ideas are more important than provided by others. 

So with above rules of 3 comes up now some interesting pieces that I have tucked away somewhere nicely but time to let them go from bookmarks/postits etc etc. 

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