12 lessons I learnt from 2012

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12 lessons I learnt from '12

'12 has almost ended and '13 is nearly here. End of the year always feels emotional for most people. A new year brings new hope. It is almost as if a notch has been made in the annals of time.

I am no different.
I take stock at the end of the year, look back, reminisce and make my resolutions for the new year.
If you want to read about 5 powerful tips to follow those resolutions, read the earlier post that I
wrote.


A newspaper called me up the other day to ask what were the highlights  for me in 2012.I have had a good year career-wise.(two published books, both doing really well--touchwood). But more than the career, I think what makes a difference is the lessons that we learn, as we go through life's experiences.

Here are 12 lessons that I learnt from '12.


1. If people really want to keep in touch with you, they will always find a way. 'Too busy', 'swamped with work' etc are just excuses.

2. Focus and discipline pays.

3. People are never what they appear to be. Some are horribly two faced. They do not mean what they say and are manipulative. Accept them but do not let them affect you.

4.For some, you will always be an option, not a priority. Take a call and decide if you are okay with it,

5.It is not selfish to walk away from a situation that makes you unhappy. If you are unhappy, leave.

6.It is not always wise to speak the truth. A white lie is okay if it spares someone's feelings. Honesty isn't always the best policy. There are always shades of grey (not just fifty:) )

7.Invest time in yourself. Take time to sit in silence, and get used to your own company. You will be amazed when you begin to hear your heart's whispers.

8.Do not presume everyone has your best interests at heart. They don't! They may seem to, but remember to take whatever they say with a huge pinch of salt. Jealousy does strange things to people.

9.The best source of advice is your own mind. Nobody else, no matter how close they are to you, will be able to see the situation, in the exact same way that you do. Trust your judgement.

10.Situations change, People change. Sometimes they change together. It seems really horrible and awful when that happens, but it shall pass. Better times are in store.

11. Best way to feel good about something you can do nothing about is to do nothing! Instead do something about the things you care about. Like a hobby.

12. Have at least one friend who is at least 15 years younger than you. (if you are only 15, what are you doing reading my blog?! Go study for your board exams! heh heh) Have another friend who is 15 years older. Both will be good for your soul.

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