Discover & become the best version of yourself

To discover what you are best at is a herculean task. I have been in this dilemma for years now. People close to me keep reminding me time and again about my talent but seldom have I tried to convert my talent into strength .

I would try everything I know rather than focusing on one skill ending up being a Jack of all trades, Master of none. But here I'm today, practicing a skill that could make me the best someday. 

What made me write this article is during a metro ride, a special friend who was in deep thought about what is he best at came up to a conclusion that he does not possess any talent.  This made me wonder, how someone in his 20's could convince self of not owning a talent although well positioned in a MNC with the required skill set, earning a handsome salary.  

I  realized that it's the case for most of us, that at one point in life, somehow we convince ourselves that we are not so talented to be the best. 

It is of utmost importance to value self to lead your life efficiently.

So, let us start to discover who we are and what can we become. 

Turning your Talents into Strengths is a 3 step process. 
Firstly understand the difference between TALENT & STRENGTH

Many of us believe that Talent = Strength. But Doug Wilks, founder of StrengthsLauncher has put this straight. Talent X Investment is Strength.

Talent is naturally recurring patterns of thought, feeling or behavior that can be productively applied.  

And when you invest your time to practice and develop your talent also by building your knowledge base combine to create your strengths.

The journey of turning your talent into strength is a long process, during the process you have to become a sculptor who molds and carves his statue to present before the world. 

What makes each individual unique is the choices he makes and certain activities that he involves himself in. 

Secondly, Don't wait and waste 

Imagine the plight, if Bill gates had dropped the thought of developing Microsoft because he had other important things  to do in life. 

What if Alexander Graham Bell not invented telephone because he was feeling too lazy to do so.

Do you feel it's a waste of time to hone your skills because you have better things to do or feel too lazy, or feel you are  not capable of doing it. Drop that thought right away.

If you want to shine as a star,  you must put in your sweat and blood to create your identity. 

As once said by Emile Zola, the renowned french novelist
"The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work"

And in the end Never settle for less.  

Do you love writing - Start a blog
Do you love singing - Publish your songs online
Do you love cooking - Go for an audition on Master chef

When you know what you could do the best, find all ways in the world to become the best. As there is no fun in being a mediocre. 

THINGS TO DO AFTER YOU READ ABOVE :
1. Discover your talent
2. Do it daily
3. Make it your strength 
4. Repeat the above all through your life till you rise & shine as a star.

Have you been able to practice a skill regularly now, comment below in the comment section!

Last Exit, Al Khawaneej, Dubai

Place: Last Exit, Al Khawaneej, Dubai

Mode of Travel : Car

Nearest metro station : Rashidiya metro station, take taxi till Last Exit, Al Khawaneej, Dubai

Best time to go : Between 3pm - Sun set

Type of clothes : Bright and colourful

Recommended things to carry : DSLR camera with highest resolution, selfie stick, bunch of cool friends who can strike the right pose. 

It has become a routine for  me along with my friends to plan for getaways every weekend. This week a good friend of mine suggested Last Exit D89 as our destination. Initially not so interested as a weekend is meant to love your bed and it's been a while since my bed got the love it deserves. But with no complaints we got ready, all decked up for an early evening photo shoot program.We left for the place on a 4 wheeler, enjoying the 25mins ride thoroughly. 

Upon reaching, I saw this giant board welcoming us ☝ (Pic courtesy:Samsung S8)
giving me a feel of the coolest highway 😎 drive thru one can come across. It was around 5.30 pm when we reached and if you want to cover the entire place and fulfill you thirst for good photography, I would suggest to reach by late afternoon i.e. 3pm - 5pm. This is the time when natural sun rays adds beauty and colors to the pictures. 

I was amazed with the theatrical scenery and was hopping like a kid around the place.This place provides an interesting range of photo spots with hanging baskets, courtyard, trucks, water pond, scarecrow statues and not to miss the love lock bridge. The unique idea of wash basins inside the washroom surprised me. The kinds we get to see in some cottages around Scotland. 

                                                                 Video courtesy : Pooja Rana

Pic Courtesy : Mukkaram 

You can spend a leisurely evening with friends, family and kids with huge area to play around. An ideal meeting point for a cup of coffee.

Pic courtesy : Dear Friend Imran 😊

And you have the likes of Poco Lolo, Jaldi Jaldi & Hot Chix to serve you after a long day you spend taking photos and relaxing.

So, I highly recommend this place for those searching for the perfect picturesque, for people who want to make a promise to their loved ones and for people to just chill around with a cup of coffee. 

Ideally it's a great drive thru during winters to enjoy the sun. Though during summer, blazing sun can burn you but some memorable pictures can make you forget everything.

MIGHTY GIRL

The world was incomplete, it awaited the creation of something unique

She was created, the feminine mystique.

She who's birth enraptured the world

As She was the epitome of love and grace, standing upright unfeared.

She who grows up with pain yet uncomplaining. 

For she believes joy ensue suffering.

Don't think her to be fragile, for She has a feisty heart as rock, unbreakable.

She requires no celebration. She shall be treated human and equal.

 She shall not be disgraced, her beauty not judged, her color not compared, her body not lusted after.

She shall not be bounded in a cage but just left to fly, as a bird's beauty is admired when it is up above in the sky.