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Mastery begins with humility

One fine Saturday morning, I was getting ready for a behavioral session at Chennai. I received a call from a taxi driver who had come to pick me up. I understood that he reached my place. I went down the stairs. I saw the cab driver waiting for me. I looked at the driver, he seemed to be a 45-year-old man. When we were heading towards the venue, I gradually started talking to the driver. I found his driving interesting as he was so gentle and no honking at all. I complimented him saying "I like your driving". When I broke the silence, he started talking to me. I was shocked when he said, "I am 58 years old and I am in this profession for the past 38 years." I said  "It is unbelievable" as he was looking young. He told me something which made me realize something. He said, "Sir, though I have been driving a taxi for the past 38 years, I have learned only 30% of driving and it is an art. I am learning every day" Though he is an excelle...

First step to improve your communication

Hello folks, In this article, I am revealing one of the untold secrets to improve your ability to speak English, naturally. Many of you would have attended many language classes, from various institutions and language trainers. In spite of many coaching and training sessions, you might not be able to speak English, fluently, and naturally. Do you know why? Read this completely. "I am good in writing but when I speak, it is difficult.", "Sometimes I search for words" and "I am scared to talk in front of people". These are a few statements; the English learners use it regularly. I wouldn't agree that these statements are facts. It could just be your assumptions! These are various thoughts, which appear in our mind repeatedly, in various situations. We also hear these statements from others, very often. A great challenge for all of us is to handle the little men who are around us. Yes! People who put us down, who ridicule us when we in...