For all the non-fans of tennis, Nadal beat Federer in a great Australian Open Final this last Sunday. You can read the All Sports Fans article on the topic.
But this post is about the Passion that these players play with. A little history. Federer & Nadal are the top 2 players of the world and until last year, Federer was so far ahead of the rest of the players in terms of talent that tennis actually got boring. That is when Nadal found his form and became his No.1 nemesis.
Clay courts have been an un-friendly surface for Federer and getting beaten at the French Open was not that big a deal as losing at Wimbledon later last year. That has been his prized possession and by beating Federer, Nadal tore away an integral part of Federer. That is where the rivalry really picked heat and Nadal has come out good of most match-ups.
That is where this last Sunday's Final held so much weight. Federer looked like back to his best self and I was actually counting on him to gain back his reign at the top and when Nadal beat him in another match that went for 5 sets, Federer couldn't handle it. Look at the following post-match ceremony.
I have never seen Federer cry and he has been so good that the losers haven't really expected to win and hence no tears. But its when such rivalries come in where he was so close and yet so far. Nadal has proven time and again how to stay fit and play long matches while maintaining composure and ensuring top attitude right till the match has been won. Federer and Nadal are passionate tennis players and that's what was brought out in the above video.
Where Federer couldn't handle his emotions when somebody shouted from the Audience "We still love you Federer!!!", Nadal started with his now famous comment, "I am sorry I beat you."
Two great champions and I have the privilege of being in this era and watching some great tennis.
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Financial Crisis - Concentrating on The Positives
Motivational Mondays Time...
I know others have written on the topic as well and I think that is the best way to pass away the current doom & gloom surrounding us. Write about the positives, talk about the positives, share links, make it funny. Its quite stressful anyway.
I know its difficult to read a post about the positives of the financial crisis if you have been a victim of it. But the good part is, you are part of the majority. The best thing that I can say to people who have lost their jobs, are in financial stress etc is that "This too shall pass."
Trust me its even more difficult to write. Anyway, here are some positives that need to be mentioned.
As per a recent post by a fellow blogger, customer service has really improved. Banks are now ensuring they retain customers through excellent customer service. That is coming from the strategy most companies have employed.
Quality. Ensure that the quality of the product is maintained. If one looks beyond the recession, those who survive now will have a big market to just come and take over. Whoever ensures that the quality of their product or the experience that the customer enjoys remains intact and to the topmost level, will make up for all the tough times now.
I know this has been repeated again and again but I cant help just saying it once more.
Heheh...I am sorry, just had to put it in the post.
Anyway, do you know that if you are in an investment mode, this is the best time to put it in the right company. All you need to be good at is to find that company that is going to be around and buy that share. Its probable that you will get a huge bargain. Talk about tripling you money. That's a huge positive for people who got cash on them.
For most companies, its about consolidation. Filtering the dirt. Cleaning up the little messes which they couldn't find time to clean in the busy competition around. Now is the time, you find companies optimizing processes, reducing people to an optimum level. This does mean that many people do end up jobless, but what it also means is that if you are good, you can get a job in a place where you will make that difference. That is always good, trust me.
Oh, very important to mention is how companies have started going green. Yes, eco-friendly is the word people. See, green has always made financial sense as it does save cost. The only reason why many companies didn't go for it is that it is beneficial in the long run. With the tight funding and competition not many companies wanted to invest big. They want immediate returns. After finding time to review the benefits in the long run, now seems a good time for that.
Innovation is what will separate the wheat from the chaff, the great companies from the ordinary lot. That is what will be the difference on the other side of the recession. Its not only about survival but "Survival in Style" what counts today.
People have now seen what can happen when the bubble bursts. We had only heard that the bubble will burst some day. Well here it . How much can we borrow? How much? Speculative trading. Man. People now realize that the value of money is much more than the value of credit. The market has undergone the much needed correction.
The question still remains on whether the bottom has been hit, whether we have seen the worst yet. Its very important to stay positive. Its very important to hold on and live through it.
I know others have written on the topic as well and I think that is the best way to pass away the current doom & gloom surrounding us. Write about the positives, talk about the positives, share links, make it funny. Its quite stressful anyway.
I know its difficult to read a post about the positives of the financial crisis if you have been a victim of it. But the good part is, you are part of the majority. The best thing that I can say to people who have lost their jobs, are in financial stress etc is that "This too shall pass."
Trust me its even more difficult to write. Anyway, here are some positives that need to be mentioned.
As per a recent post by a fellow blogger, customer service has really improved. Banks are now ensuring they retain customers through excellent customer service. That is coming from the strategy most companies have employed.
Quality. Ensure that the quality of the product is maintained. If one looks beyond the recession, those who survive now will have a big market to just come and take over. Whoever ensures that the quality of their product or the experience that the customer enjoys remains intact and to the topmost level, will make up for all the tough times now.
I know this has been repeated again and again but I cant help just saying it once more.
"Isn't it amazing that women have not actually started marrying for love?"
Heheh...I am sorry, just had to put it in the post.
Anyway, do you know that if you are in an investment mode, this is the best time to put it in the right company. All you need to be good at is to find that company that is going to be around and buy that share. Its probable that you will get a huge bargain. Talk about tripling you money. That's a huge positive for people who got cash on them.
For most companies, its about consolidation. Filtering the dirt. Cleaning up the little messes which they couldn't find time to clean in the busy competition around. Now is the time, you find companies optimizing processes, reducing people to an optimum level. This does mean that many people do end up jobless, but what it also means is that if you are good, you can get a job in a place where you will make that difference. That is always good, trust me.
Oh, very important to mention is how companies have started going green. Yes, eco-friendly is the word people. See, green has always made financial sense as it does save cost. The only reason why many companies didn't go for it is that it is beneficial in the long run. With the tight funding and competition not many companies wanted to invest big. They want immediate returns. After finding time to review the benefits in the long run, now seems a good time for that.
Innovation is what will separate the wheat from the chaff, the great companies from the ordinary lot. That is what will be the difference on the other side of the recession. Its not only about survival but "Survival in Style" what counts today.
People have now seen what can happen when the bubble bursts. We had only heard that the bubble will burst some day. Well here it . How much can we borrow? How much? Speculative trading. Man. People now realize that the value of money is much more than the value of credit. The market has undergone the much needed correction.
The question still remains on whether the bottom has been hit, whether we have seen the worst yet. Its very important to stay positive. Its very important to hold on and live through it.
"The sun shines on the other side of each night."
This aint over people. I am standing. You are standing. Look around you, there are many people trying to stand up, give them your hand and together we will see this through. Hand in Hand.
Do you know that Google & Microsoft started during a recessionary period? Look where they are now. Fortune magazine was also a revolution, yet again started during a recession. Think about it. If you wake up in the morning, thinking you should own a company, this is the time to get something started. There couldn't be a better time. This is one way of looking at it. The positive way.
Of course you can also stick your head under the ground or go into hibernation. You make the choice. In the words of Captain Planet :P
The POWER is YOURS!!!
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