Passion is a form of intensity, a hunger for life.

- In around 1971, five IBM engineers from the AI department (Dietmar Hopp, Klaus Tschira, Hans-Werner Hector, Hasso Plattner, and Claus Wellenreuther, all from Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg) were working on an enterprise-wide system based on a particular software, and during those days it was told to them that it would no longer be necessary for them to work on this project.

These 5 seem to be very passionate and focused towards working on a software product which focused on enterprise wide processes integration. And it happened that these 5 people rather than abandoning the project, they decided to leave IBM Tech and start another company.

And here you go now it’s 2023 and guess which is that company now?

It’s 2022 revenue is €30.87 Billion. The company is the world's leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) software vendor.

It is the largest non-American software company by revenue, the world's third-largest publicly traded software company by revenue, and the largest German company by market capitalization.

It’s none other than SAP (Systems, Applications & Products).

It’s amazing story right. These passionate people were so focused on their goal, that they wanted to continue the project through a new company because they lost the opportunity at the organisation where they were employed.

If enthusiasm and passion are present, people tend to be more resilient when encountering obstacles. People who are passionate about what they do, rather than just "in it for the money," tend to be people who have more positive outlooks and can overcome difficulty through problem-solving (investopedia).

Passion for work means you feel excited about what you do. You find meaning and purpose in your work.

So let’s find passion in our work and mission, rather than just dive in for money.

Source: Wikipedia and some other sources.

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Right attitude is a great power (story):

😒A Businessman was deep in debt and could not see any way out. 😒Creditors and Suppliers were demanding payments. He sat in the park, deep in thought, wondering if anything could save his company from bankruptcy. 👍Suddenly an old man appeared before him and asked, "I can see that something is troubling you seriously". 👍After listening patiently the old man said, "I believe I can help you". 👍👍👍He asked the man his name, wrote out a cheque and put it into his hands saying, 👍"Take this money, meet me here exactly one year from today... and you can pay me back at that time". 👍Then he turned and disappeared as quickly as he had come. 👌👌👌The businessman saw in his hands a cheque for $ 500,000... signed by Warren Buffet, one of the richest men in the world. 👍"I can erase my worries instantly...

Learn B-school/Business lessons from street vendors:

- Captain Raghu Raman teaches an interesting business lessons from Street vendors. And in the last section he speaks about the after retirement life of young armed forces. Click to watch: About Captain Raghu Raman: Note: The above video is linked directly from youtube. About 'Raghu Raman' detail is received from youtube description.

What can a radical leader do?

Radical leader, can: Prepare oneself Exemplify Moral Integrity Go Beyond Self-Interest Establish Clear Goals Respect Your People Convey an Inspiring Vision Be A Mentor... and in doing so inspire revolutionary teamwork.

How important a good sleep is:

Snippets: - In an average a person needs atleast 7-9 hours of good quality sleep. - Lack of sleep affects certain parts of the brain more than others. The emotional center of your brain , the amygdala, becomes more sensitive to negative stimuli both internal and external. - Without enough rest, your immune system doesn’t have enough time to recharge itself or fight off infection. - Try going to bed and waking up at the same time every day even on weekends. - Sleep deprivation can affect all aspects of your life. Click to read the full article by sleep expert:

30 simple life skills for 30 days:

*How can I improve myself within a month?* This is a plan for 30 days. You can start practicing it from tomorrow. Follow one life skill per day as per the numbering 1-30 below. So if you follow order without miss, you will be able to do this whole exercise in a month. Many times we want to bring many habitual changes in us, but we fail to do it because of lack of initiative and many more reasons. Let us take this opportunity to imbibe this 30 better life skills in us. For better planning and implementation of this 30 skills. You should plan for the day one day prior. So that you can start your day afresh with a skill. *30 simple tasks for 30 days -:* *Day 1*. Greet people with smile. Life is short. Life is simple. Do not complicate it. Don’t forget to smile.. *Day 2*. 'Greet first'. Make an habit of, you greeting the person before he greets you 'Hi, Good morning'. *Day 3*. Start planning your day. It will take a few minutes but ...

How to Fight Stress with Empathy?

Snippets : - We often use the words “I’m stressed” casually in our everyday conversations, with little acknowledgment of the adverse effects of stress in our lives. - Not all stress is bad, of course. Stress can also be invigorating or lead us to care about the welfare of others, if channeled in the right way. - To some extent, we can reduce stress by simply taking good care of ourselves through getting proper sleep, exercise, and nutrition. - If we all focused more on listening and understanding each other, the world would be a lot less stressful—and a lot happier—place to live. Click to read from source : If unable to open, paste the below link to browser: http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_to_fight_stress_with_empathy/success

All that you want to know about depression:

Snippets: - Depression is not a sign of personal failure or something to be ashamed of. It does not mean that a person is "crazy." Depression is simply an illness that needs to be treated so that life will once more be enjoyable, purposeful, and worthwhile. - Depression affects a person's thoughts, but it also seems that a person's thoughts can affect depression. - The best way to help someone with depression is to encourage that person to get professional help. If the depression is severe, encouragement may not be enough, however. It may be necessary to arrange a visit to a health care provider for them. - Treatment for depression depends on its type and severity. There are several approaches that can be used either alone or in combination. Current thinking suggests that medication combined with psychotherapy is the most effective treatment for moderate to severe depression. The medication helps relieve the symptoms of depression, while the psychotherapy helps ...

Find out about importance of a good sleep:

Snippets: - Do you know what 'Sleep hygiene’ is? It is the term used to describe the environmental and behavioural factors that may affect our ability to fall asleep and gain a good quality of sleep. - We should know about the effects of not sleeping, too little sleep and/or low quality sleep. - Our quality of sleep can heavily influence how we behave and perform, how we feel and even how we look. - Tiredness and lack of sleep can be dangerous for lots of other reasons. Like it can effect your driving, office work and personal life too. - The referenced article discusses about what it all takes for a good sleep. It discusses stuff like maintaining a healthy sleep environment, meal time, routine and so on. Click the below link to read full article from source: https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ps/importance-of-sleep.html

The art of building a successful and collaborative team:

- Lindred Greer , an associate professor of organizational behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business says, a creative and successful team should have members that have different ways of thinking, different backgrounds and styles of work, and different expertise,". Further she comments, "Bring optimists and pessimists together; pair risk-takers with risk-avoiders. In other words, design a team around complementary but distinct attitudes and strengths." - The leader's and followers' vision and mission should be aligned. For this, every team should take part in an orientation in which goals are stated explicitly, benchmarks are established, and responsibilities of each team member are made clear. - For smooth functioning of the team, it's important for a leader to be well informed about happenings in the team. Left alone, small issues become bigger ones, and can disrupt team dynamics. Click to read full article from source: 'Life skills' b...

How being self-aware can make you a better person:

- Self-awareness is understanding your personality, feelings, strengths, weaknesses and behaviors. - Research shows only 10-15 percent of us are really self-aware. - Studies show coworkers are much better than you at recognizing how your personality affects your performance. - Psychologists say self-awareness is a foundation to happiness and success. - Self-awareness starts with reflection but doesn’t end there. - Self-awareness is easier for some than others. But we can all improve. - Highly aware people also ask “what” they can learn from the situation and “how” they can improve it. - It is also important to consider how the third person’s experiences shape the opinions of your family members or colleagues. - When you are in a 'Make Their Day' mindset, you see opportunities to lift people’s spirits you never saw before. Click to read from source of this snippets : This is an initiative of credence Learning Foundati...

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