Of People

In any given room, I always consider myself the stupidest there. An empty vessel. Because then I can soak up the discussion, and speak less. [Note to self: practice this more with hubby and listen to him please!]

There are all sorts of people in this world. 

Successful people especially, have climbed to the top in many different ways.

Some get a bit of 'push' or 'lift' from connections,

Some work hard beyond any imagination and get where they want to be,

Some may not have intended to be thrown in the limelight but did, because he/ she have done something groundbreaking/ significant/ wonderful,

Some succeed from a little bit of everything, including luck/ tapping the right opportunity.

I also like to observe how people speak (about themselves, and their achievements), and you can really see how they feel about themselves, their view of the world, and at times about others. [Maybe this is why Prophet Muhammad PBUH advised that the lesser we speak the better, and I paraphrased].

Personally I hope that what I deliver (when I speak) is honest, humble and meaningful to whoever is listening, my students and my children particularly.