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7 Responses to "What Would Your Father Do? Lessons From The Previous Generation"
K.C. Kamakoty
Hello Anisa I am recent reader of your blog/column. Request you to elaborate on the Wealth Builder part and its connect with Common Sense living. Regards KCK
Anisa
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I was just telling one of the readers that the main reason I write is because I like hearing everybody's stories! Naveen: I think the qualities of our parents we decide to imbibe slowly make their way to us. I'm sure your dad's capacity to keep your large family connected will someday bloom in you as well! Anurag: We all have to find our own balance of work and family and respond to our own challenges in our own way - but it's nice to have fathers as a guiding light. Farhan - A money-back guarantee on relationships...what a great idea! Should we get insurance on our relationship? Kapil - I hope so! The refund policy is sacred to me now :)
P. K. Chatterjee
Hi Anisa, Thanks for the thought provoking article. However, I wish to add: when it comes to the question of making a change and standing for that, we need to first analyse and find out the logical reasons (and not guess them) that will support the sustainability of the proposed change. In '70s or '80s, our environment was changing at a much slower rate (pace), but today that is changing very fast. I am not entering the debate -- whether it is good or bad. I want to point out -- like the slope of a tangent on a circle changes with every neighbouring point on the circle, and ultimately their is an 180 degree difference -- our world is also changing that way. So, the old paradigms need to be refined under the new light. Then only that will fetch success, otherwise, it will be like travelling by a bullock cart in the Mumbai city to cut down carbon footprint.
Naveen
Hi Anisa. Wonderful and touching article indeed. As I recall my childhood,and the image of my father, it gives me glimpse of so many things, like selfless, quiet man working without any expression of challenges being faced by him. The intense desire of him for growth in our life. In-spite of limitations he used to make sure , that we get an exposure of various things and we become independent and learned. Something which he did not get in his childhood. Being a soldier in Army he groomed me in a manner that I built a self esteem and capability to become an Army officer. I learnt discipline and self less service from him which I feel proud of. I find it lacking in me, his capacity to take steps to keep us connected with our extended family. He could take us all in every vacation to our native place in Bihar and meet and learn from our roots. It involved lot of effort in terms of money and energy but still he never missed it. I also learnt from him to be grateful for people who help and guide us. It was his constant impressing on our mind " Padhna aur sikhna hi tumko jivan me madad dega " and " Character is biggest wealth" that gave everything worthy in my life so far. I hope to inculcate same in my next generation. I am proud of him.
Anurag Gulati
Hi Anisa,Thanks for inviting comments about learning from my father.He was having below qualities- A.He was in a Govt job and was having limited income source.Still he made sure to secure our future by investing in properties and stocks in a time bound matter and created a fortune for us. B.He was extremely loving and always gave top priority to spending time with us,playing and teaching us.Though he used to be at home by 3pm everyday,after finishing his school working hours,he was having enough time to earn extra income by teaching tuitions or doing something else,he chose to invest that time on us and socializing instead(which sometimes I regret I don't do with my children).He taught us to love human beings and prioritize relationships. C.He was very social and took special joy in meeting with his relatives and friends with family,was having very good relations with his boss(Principal of the school) and other powerful people in the township.Because of this he was quiet popular and respected.These relationships also ensured that he got his administrative jobs done through various Govt departments without any hassle. Unfortunately we could'nt pick up this habit. D.He was having exemplary leadership quality and was staff secretary of the school on 2 occassions.Once when tide was against him,he exhibited excellent people management skills and turned the majority into his favour. E.He took special interest in extra curricular activities in school,himself organized these activities and always encouraged us to participate actively in these events.Because of this probably ,I've very good presentation skills. F.He proved that even if you are in a mediocre position because of your skill/education in any organization,you can excel to great heights if you've willingness and resolve to do so. While if I think of what I want my children to learn from me,it'll be - 1.High Integrity and try to honour your word. 2.Hard work to make your own fortune. 3.Spend wisely. 4.Be honest in life. 5.Plan ahead of current situation
Farhan
Absolutely love this! I wish more people had this perspective and implemented it in their own lives. The corporate environment would be a much better place and our lives more enriched. Imagine if it was possible to have a similar money back guarantee like that with relationships, personal and career. Wouldn't we all think twice when it comes to our words and actions with others? I think this is what helps create personal wealth that is much more meaningful when it's earned with integrity. Wonderfully written, Anisa!
Kapil Marwaha
An exceptional article ! Very well written too.. You always touch my emotional string Anisa, and I love your articles. Keep up the good work and I am sure like your refund policy your posts are going to get even more customers ! All the best ! :-)
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