Disclaimer: This presentation has nothing to do with the movie ‘50 shades of grey’ please do not misinterpret. Why the title is so personal; why should I share my experience about my design career? Before I let you know the answer you should know little things about me, I would love to introduce myself as an engineering graduate; yes an engineer who engineered himself as a designer. I don’t have design degree I’m a self-taught designer and I don’t settle in learning new things because I don’t have that black hat with a tassel which every degree holder has. How many of you feel that you’re an engineer and you are struggling to chase your dreams? Coming back to the title; this presentation is so personal because it will make you relate yourself and you can see some of your shades in me. __ If you like it; please share this presentation. Thank you.

1. 15 SHADES OF
A D I T Y A D H O T R E

2. DISCLAIMER
This presentation has nothing to do with the movie
‘50 shades of grey’ please do not misinterpret.
SHADES = THOUGHTS
In this presentation, shades refer to thoughts

3. ANALYSE
YOURSELF
01
We can positively influence our
qualities and make a decent
attempt at whatever we exceed
expectations in, however, we
should not be diverted with our
flattered assessment of
ourselves.

4. DON’T LOVE IT?
DON’T DO IT!
02
We would have seen well-settled
professionals who have quit their
comfort jobs and turned
teachers, farmers, consultants,
become entrepreneurs and
authours. Instead of changing
your mind later; why not choose
what you love and do what you
like.

5. CHASING
HAPPINESS
03
Keep in mind, sadness and
adversity are not to be despised
or something to be afraid of; they
enrich human character. They
inspire us with grit and make life
worth living.

6. 04
LET GO
OF FEARS
Start by figuring out how to
acknowledge yourself as you
seem to be, Learn to be happy
with all your disturbances,
weaknesses, blemishes and soon
you will feel better.

7. VALUE
YOURSELF
05
A little bit of self-assessment will
take you on the long road to
self-discovery. Once the process
starts, you will discover the
responses to the majority of your
issues, instead of feeling
persecuted.

8. DESTROY
THE EGO
06
Never consider yourself very
seriously. We all create egos
because we acquire a very
serious picture of ourselves as
we become more established and
we don’t prefer to be made fun of.

9. BE DETACHED
07
We get moved by emotions
because we allow ourselves to
participate and get entangled by
happenings. We must become
like true mystics who transcend
all feelings, Love or Hatred,
Happiness or Unhappiness. In
short we must become detached.

10. DISCOVER
YOURSELF
08
Discover yourself and follow your
heart. Do not lose hope, but be
inspired by life. And look within
yourself for that spark of
inspiration.
Do not borrow it.

11. TRANSFORM
YOURSELF
09
Admiration and jealousy are
reactions that direct us to what
we value most. Also when we get
to be mindful of what we value,
we are much better positioned to
create a life that’s richly
satisfying.

12. BRAND
YOURSELF
10
One should build an unbreakable
reputation; your identity should
distinguish one from the rest of
the crowd. Such an identity could
be construed as the
style/personality/image of a
person that sets them apart.

13. ACCEPT
MISTAKES
11
It is the willingness to learn from
our failures is the critical
difference between successful
people and the not-so-successful
ones.

14. ENVISION
YOURSELF
12
Envisioning yourself as
something big in your life can
create a fundamental shift in the
way you perceive your world.
Instead of being a passenger why
not become a pilot and take
responsibility for your own
directions.

15. TAKE A
BREAK
13
The most impactful thing I’ve
decided to do is to take a week off
every quarter - usually a relaxing
spot, however its generally an
excursion as opposed to a
staycation. Try to invest 100% of
your time relaxing and strictly no
gadgets.
Whenever I return, I’m always
refreshed.

16. BE AN
ADVENTURER
14
One must allow the clock and the
schedule to blind ourselves to the
way that every snippet of our life
is a miracle and puzzle.

17. BE PART OF A
COMMUNITY
15
Community of like-minded
people is one of the most
essential components to enhance
your skills. Stretch yourself
beyond your network of
colleagues to connect with other
diverse creatives who will inspire
you. Be active in seeking out a
community where you can share
best practices.

18. F O R Y O U R P A T I E N C E
THANK YOU

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