Maverick’s Blog

Category: Motivation

  • Dormant Poets Society

    Debate, discussion, art, are the ways to express ourselves. But they seem to be missing in today’s world. There are some voices which want ears but all they get are eyes.

    I believe the fire should be reignited. Environments should be created where people can openly express new thoughts and argue about their validity. In other words, the echo chambers should be converted to auditoriums.

    There is an asymmetry governed by a hierarchy. It defines what thoughts demand ears and contemplation whereas all other thoughts are put in the same bracket of “not useful”. As the saying goes, “A barking dog is often more useful than a sleeping a lion”. We need more enthusiasm from the generation which is going through an epidemic of loneliness. Perhaps because they need to be heard. Social media gives a superficial validation which lacks true debate and confrontation that is required to be truly heard and challenged.

    Conformism is the antithesis of youth. There is a silent force which lies dormant and needs the right spark, perhaps from a “non-conventional” teacher, to come back to life.

  • The Sailor

    Out into the open sea, the sailor set to sail,

    He knew he was ready when he felt a strong gale.

    He pulled the sail up to the top of the mast,

    He was ready to sail at last.

    He was aware that his job would be tough,

    the weather would be a challenge and the sea would be rough.

    He set out into the sea, with a strong determination,

    A will which won’t quiver until he reached his destination.

    He had no one to help with his daily ordeal,

    The ferocious sea was feeding on his zeal.

    But he never gave up and courageously sailed,

    Every day he won and every day he failed.

    The sailor is a manifestation of a strong will,

    A trait not found in anyone run-of the-mill.

    The sailor had in mind that the destination doesn’t matter,

    Destination came from daily struggle and he was concerned about the latter.

    He knew he had to survive everyday and keep learning from mistakes,

    He wished to be perfect but he knew his wishes were of no avail

    Because every day he won and every day he failed.

  • A Winning Mindset

    It could be hard to deal with a mental illness that affects almost every aspect of your daily life. It poses several stumbling blocks in your path. Even the simplest of tasks could seem like an insurmountable hurdle. Self-care and self-sustenance become an ordeal. However, if we adopt a mindset that intends to meet the problems face-on, then it could do wonders.

    But how do you develop such a mindset when you cannot trust what your brain is telling you? Like other things in life, it requires a certain level of skill. One needs to completely restructure the way one thinks. Baby steps are the most helpful. The idea is to create a small set of achievable tasks and follow this routine religiously. It is an excruciatingly slow process, but patience will reap its fruit. The most important thing to keep in mind is to radically accept the challenges in life. The tougher the challenge, the sweeter the victory.

    One should never derelict one’s duty. This serves as a motivation to keep going. As you start incorporating this mindset, it becomes self-sustaining. This positive feedback makes it a runaway process. This is the essence of a winning mindset. To focus on one step at a time, be confident of your ability and persevere. It is a fight and a crucial fight one must win. It is vital to inculcate the ability to start from a basic understanding and build your way up to the nitty gritty of the concept. In the process you create something beautiful, and this beauty only adds with time. In retrospect, when I look back, I find that I’m in a much better position than the previous day, and the cycle continues. This, in turn gives a boost to the confidence.

    So, to sum up, when facing any challenge, simply break it down and take it step by step. Eventually, you will get there. 🙂