Super Series - 2005

In 2005, the World XI played against Australia in a one test and three ODI series. The World XI lost all the matches by a huge margin. And thus, the concept was shelved.

Why, I don't really understand. It was said that players had no motivation and the series was without any context.

I think it was a good idea then and it's a good idea now. The Australian team of that era was so dominant that it was no surprise that World XI lost heavily.

I would love to see that concept tried again in a better way.

What is it that you want the most?

A Question of Self Worth

The other day I was travelling in Ola Share when I met a young fellow of around 25-26 years.

He had done his engineering from a private college in Jaipur and an MBA from a less reputed b-school than mine.

In his conversation, he said something which made me realise that he had a very limited understanding of many things.

In my mind, I though less of of him because of his educational background and his views.

So the question is this

What do you attach your self worth to?

Is it the money you have or make? (and the benefits that come along with it)

Is it your educational background?

Is it the clothes you wear?

Is it your beautiful face?

Is it the position you hold in your company/organization?

Is it your beautiful wife/husband?

If the answer to any of the above questions is yes, then your self worth stands on a very weak foundation.  Take any of these away, and you will lose your happiness and peace of mind.

Would I consider myself lesser than a person who has an MBA from Harvard and an engineering degree from MIT, or is a CEO of a hot shot company? Unfortunately, I think I will.

The guy in the Ola share seemed much happier than I am. After he left, I thought of myself as a fool.

Ghalib - A Man for all seasons

रही न ताक़त -ए -गुफ़्तार और अगर हो भी
तो किस उम्मीद पे कहिये कि आरज़ू क्या है

Smart People

I was working on something for which I needed some sophisticated online tools.

I asked a guy who was supposed to know about it (In his mails, he would repeatedly ask me if I needed any help regarding this work)

He suggested I do a quick Google search.