The Kshatriya’s Way


wealthymattersThere are seven techniques/upayas at the disposal of Kshatriyas to carry out their duties:

1. Sama – “The Art of Gentle Persuasion”

2. Dana – The Art of Generous Donations to achieve one’s purpose”

3. Bheda – “The Art of aggravating dissension amongst parties opposed to each other”

4. Danda –  “The Art of Punishment”

5. Maya – “The Art of Illusions or deceit”

6. Upeksha – “The Art of deliberately ignoring people so as to achieve one’s purpose”

7. Indrajala – “The Art of Jugglery” Read more of this post

Sanity In The Face of Promises


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Its impossible to be an investor or be in business without buying into promises to pay or deliver in future.And its impossible not to make the occasional mistake and lose the whole or part of your money or ultimately pay more than you bargained for,put in more time and effort,have to deal with delays, litigation etc.

The best way to deal with these situations is to decide that that’s all the money,help or assistance in any way, you are going to provide at that stage in time.To be pressured into giving more is to get caught up more badly in a less than ideal situation.In the face of all the sweet talk I like to recall these words: Read more of this post

Just Get Up And Keep Walking


Keep Walking

An Excellent Piece Of Advice


wealthymattersLast night I received an excellent piece of advice from from a person who has used it to devastating effect in his professional life.His advice is to know what your own business priorities are and continue working on them,irrespective of the proposals or deals others bring along or whatever else their own priorities,needs or demands are,even if these are a result of a specific request,suggestion or proposal originating from him.This is an excellent use of the principle of ‘ want,but only that much ‘.

This attitude gets  people working extra hard to please him,to get his attention,to drop their own demands,do without themselves and adjust their schedules and priorities to his needs and convenience.This way the people who hang on demonstrate their need and therefore weakness/desperation and he is able to cut deals on terms advantageous to himself.

Home Buyers Budget Across Cities


Home Buyers Budget Across Cities