Procrastination

Procrastination is a sin,
the reason for grief and sorrow,
I know I will stop,
I think I will start tomorrow.

Mahesh

Great Expectations or Expectation Ping Pong

I worked in consulting for 8 years at Oracle and consulting is more of an expectation management game than anything else. If you are a consultant, odds are you play this game every day. Here are some basic pointers.

1.) Understand the expectation
2.) Define the expectation (state your understanding)
3.) Confirm the expectation (confirm with the person your understanding and definition of the expectation) including time and cost.
4.) Deliver to that expectation

Remember, the easiest way to get setup for failure is
1.) Don’t define an expectation.
2.) Have it change on you all the time

If you work for somebody who is changing the expectation on you all the time, it is time to look for a new job.

Mahesh

Garland of Eternal Victory www.maalaflowergarlands.com

In Hindu mythology, when the gods and the demons churned the ocean of milk, Lakshmi came out of it holding a garland aptly named Vyjayanthi(meaning a garland of eternal victory). It was her intent to give it to the most eligible being present and Vishnu was right there. Lakshmi garlands him. Hindu mythology and garlands have a lot of synergy. Devotion is usually expressed by presenting the deity with a garland of flowers.

My friend Jaya has started a web site and a service where she can deliver garlands of high quality for expressing your devotion or if you are getting married just as Lakshmi married Vishnu by presenting him with a garland.

Check out http://www.maalaflowergarlands.com/ for garlands and express your devotion or love.

Mahesh