Sunday, May 10, 2009

Inspired (In)action

Ramu seems to be forcing me to think too much, something that I am not much used to. He mentioned the other day about people setting examples for inspiration. 

Well, inspiration for inspiration's sake is like reading a book on swimming. Michael Phelps will only inspire you, the diving has to be come from you.  Inspiration leads you nowhere if it does not prompt action. On the other hand, action that is not inspired is like archery blindfolded. You will keep shooting till the cows come home, but you will never hit your target. 

To recount my statement during a meeting recently, if you haven't stretched yourself, you haven't been effective. Whatever we do that is only comfortable, will rarely be anything purposeful. Armchair effort is for government employees, and is not the hallmark of enterprise and enterprising individuals. 

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