1) To begin with, coming first in class is not the goal of your life. More than studying for the exam, study for the knowledge. 15 years down the line, when you will smile at the memories of your school days, you should not regret that you forgot what was taught.
2) Take advantage of opportunities presented in front of you. Join the near by dance classes, summer camp, guitar classes ... At the maximum,you will discover that you suck at it. Begin early, I'll tell them. Atleast,you will not be cluless about life at 26, unlike your mother here.
3) Dont get into fights, but do not be afraid of speaking up when you are right! (Again unlike your mother who scampers like a mouse when presented with a tough situation)Give the person a piece of your mind if required. But do not hold hatred for anyone.
4) Try different cuisines. Eat everywhere. The poshest hotels and tackiest dhabas. You should know to carry yourself in every environment.
5) Read the newspaper. Its a tad bit boring in the beginning. But when you make it a habit, you will be proud of it.
6) Read (Like your mother :)). Just about anything and everything. It helps you broaden your horizons.
7) When in trouble, write it down. You will be amazed how easily you'll get the solutions to a problem when you put it down in clear words on paper.
8) Do not swear. Looks and sounds bad. Smile and be calm when you are angry. Never speak when you are angry.
9) Never refuse good company. Surround yourself with people who will help you grow as a person , even if they are a little critical of you.
10) Work hard and Party harder.
11) Dont give up when you fail. success tastes sweeter when earned.
12) Learn to cook and learn to eat everything. Even Kaddoo. When you go out in that big bad world, everyone might not be ready to serve you your favorite dish.
13) (A)If its a boy : Respect girls. Donot say anything derogartory about them even if you know some dark secrets about her.
(B) If its a girl: All Boys are not bad ...but DONOT trust them. Do not melt at the very first romantic proposal. He may not break your heart ... but then again ...he may!
14) Tell your Mother Everything! Remember! She has seen the world more than you :)
PS: Whats more? What do you plan to tell your children? Answers below pls!! :)
3 comments:
I am going to tell them 'IITs and IIMs are not the end of the world.' :)
Vibhaaa! Lovely to see you on my blog! I am sure your kids are going to be IIT and IIm material anyway! With the genes in them :) :)
I always read all of your posts, just that sometimes it just strikes the right chord (of my heart) to comment
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