Guru in our life

Gurupoornima was celebrated on 7th July across India. Series of emails highlighting the importance of this day received from friends, hindu organizations set the trigger in my mind. We all continue to learn through out our lives, but there are some people who make an impact and a long lasting one as well. We call these people our "Guru" or our "Teacher". The difference between a successful and unsuccessful person is that of a "Guru" in his life. We need to stay awake at all times to find this "Guru" for ourselves. I have found many of them in my lives, at least I feel so. I have learnt many things other than the ones which are taught in your school and colleges.

Amongst the many things which I have learnt from people around me is "Kabhi Kisi ko naraz mat karna". This sounds very simple but is very difficult to implement in your professional and personal life. It does not mean that you go on a boot licking spree and keep on saying “Yes Sir/Madam” to every command which you receive or every suggestion which is thrown on you. When translated into reality it simply means try and find out the best possible way to navigate out of the situation but without disturbing the relationship between the people with who you are dealing with. Nothing is as important as building relationships with people. When I say people I mean every body including your superiors, subordinates, colleagues, relatives, family members, friends and even unknown people. Work is always the first priority, be as harsh as you can in the form of your words when you want to put them on paper, but when it comes to talking with people, interacting with them, having a face to face dialogue with them always follow the principle "Kabhi Kisi ko naraz mat karna".
The principle seems to be very simple but it’s very difficult to adopt. But once you adopt it just see the wonders! Take my words, it really works.