After watching any movie, we do become ‘The Most Reputed Movie Critic.’ How terrible was this movie, man? The acting was absolutely rubbish! The storyline had no substance at all. During Chai Pe Charcha (tea discussions), we even find faults in Virat Kohli, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Shah Rukh Khan. We don’t hesitate to criticize the Prime Minister and Chief Minister either. But when was the last time we reviewed ourselves? When did we admit our mistakes? When did we criticize ourselves? Now, it’s time for self-analysis. I have prepared a simple yet effective set of 10 questions for self-reflection to transform our life.
Who am I? Main kaun hoon
The first question we should ask ourself: Who am I?
Main kaun hoon? (Who am I)
Main Shunya hoon, (I am zero)
Main Paribartansheel hoon (I am transformative)
Main Ultrasonography wala pratibimb hoon (I am the reflection of ultrasonography)
Main bachcha hoon (I am a child)
Main Yuva hoon (I am young)
Main dheere dheere banne wala Budha hoon (I am gradually becoming an old man)
Main Nari hoon (I am a woman)
Main Purush hoon (I am a man)
Sex change operation karke, nari se banne wala purush hoon (Through a sex change operation, I am becoming a man from a woman)
Main Student hoon (I am a student)
Main Teacher hoon (I am a teacher)
Main Teacher se higher studies karne wala Student hoon (I am a student who is pursuing higher studies being a teacher)
Main Doctor hoon (I am a doctor)
Main Engineer hoon (I am an engineer)
Main Engineer se PHD karke banne wala Doctor hoon (After obtaining a PhD as an engineer, I am becoming a doctor)
Main Hindu Hoon (I am Hindu)
Main Muslim hoon (I am Muslim)
Dharam change karke Hindu se banne wala Muslim hoonya Muslim se banne wala Hindu hoon (Changing my religion, I am becoming a Muslim from Hindu or a Hindu from Muslim)
Main Indian hoon (I am Indian)
Main Canadian hoon (I am Canadian)
Naya citizenship leke, Indian se banne wala Canadian hoon (By acquiring new citizenship, I am becoming a Canadian from Indian)
Main Fakir hoon (I am a fakir)
Main, Kaal banne wala, Amir Hoon (I will become rich tomorrow)
Main Shunya Hoon, ((I am zero)
Main Paribartansheel hoon ((I am transformative))
Main Hara Nahi Hoon (I am not defeated)
Main kaal banne wala, Crorepati bhaiya hoon (I will become Crorepati Bhaiya tomorrow)
This means that who I am today, whatever I am, doesn’t necessarily mean I will remain the same tomorrow. Regardless of the circumstances, we can change ourselves. All it takes is the desire and passion to change.
So, the best version of yourself is still waiting for you.
What do I want to be? Mujhe kya banna hain?
We always lovingly ask a young child, “Dear, what do you want to become when you grow up?” However, when we ourselves grow up, do we ever ask ourselves:
What was I supposed to become?
What have I become?
What do I want to become?
Do we really know what we want to become?
Follow the Ikigai process to find out the purpose of living. Watch the video: “10 Japanese Techniques to Overcome Laziness” to understand your Ikigai.
Have I excelled as per my own potential?
We frequently blame Rishabh Pant, Shahid Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, questioning whether they are not justifying their talent? They are far more talented than their current performance and achievements.
Wherever we are today, whatever we are doing – we should ask ourselves, is this my maximum potential? If not, then understand your potential and start to excel according to your own capabilities.
What is my biggest strength and weakness?
All the big brands like Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Samsung, Tesla – conduct SWOT analysis. We are also individual brands. Therefore, knowing yourself is the first step towards realizing your dreams. In this competitive world, everyone should conduct a SWOT analysis to become successful.
Understand your strengths that will make you successful and identify those weaknesses that could hinder your success.
What is my biggest fear?
The most dreams shattered in the world are due to the fear of Log Kya Kahenge (WHAT PEOPLE WILL SAY)! My biggest fear has always been public speaking. When I speak in Hindi and English, people can tell that I am Bengali.
Friends have teased me, and interviewers have stopped me, saying, “You have a Mother Tongue Influence problem.” Today, when I am making a video in Hindi for the first time, I was little bit afraid. But today, I don’t care about them. I proudly embrace my imperfections and saying that I am a Proud Bengali! Today, I need your love and encouragement, not criticism. So, please subscribe to my channel, like, and comment. Share this video with your friends, family, and relatives.
I have noticed that most people fear Failure, Rejection, Imperfection, Criticism, Public Speaking, and Change. Whatever fear you may have, accept that nobody is perfect, and you are not an exception. Acknowledge your fears and work on overcoming them.
We shall overcome our fears someday.
What three things did I do today to achieve my goal, and what three things could I not accomplish?
Were the actions I took today aligned with my goal achievement? What were the three tasks today that I did with complete dedication? Ask yourself these questions. If you haven’t been asking, start asking now. Questions may puzzle you. OMG, I haven’t done anything today.
What were the three important tasks today that I couldn’t do? What were the three important tasks that, if I had done, something good would have happened today? If I had spent half an hour reading a book, I would have gained motivation and learned something. If I had exercised for half an hour, my health would have improved.
Identify the mistake made today that shouldn’t be repeated.
Everyone makes mistakes in the world. Making a mistake is not a sin. However, repeating a mistake is a great sin. Making a mistake is not your fault, but committing the same mistake repeatedly is a crime. So, today, let’s pledge that we may make mistakes during our experiments and learning, but we will not repeat the same mistake again and again.
What new thing and new skill did you learn today?
The world is changing at supersonic speed today, and so are the requirements. What is crucial today may become obsolete tomorrow. Therefore, keep learning, keep progressing. Continuously develop yourself in line with the changing world. Thus, Develop or Die.
Am I happy with life? क्या मैं जीवन से खुश हूं
In today’s fast-paced and stressful life, everyone should ask themselves, “Am I happy with life?” We often overlook this crucial question in the midst of our busy schedules.
Being happy in life is a mental condition. More than half of our happiness depends on things that are actually under our control. A significant part of how happy we are relies on our mindset, the habits we practice, and the way we live each day.
To stay happy in life, it is essential to:
• Recognize our goals and work towards their achievement.
• Engage in continuous learning and personal development for a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
• Maintain a work-life balance.
• Spend quality time with family, friends, and relatives.
• Take care of our health.
• Include the right quotient of entertainment.
• Be grateful to God, your parents, and family for whatever you have.
How do you want to be remembered when you die?
We came empty-handed, and we will leave empty-handed, but our actions will remain in this world. Whether you remain or not, your actions will be remembered by people. So, decide now, how do you want to be remembered when you die.
Let me tell you, if you feel that all of this is just theory and it doesn’t make any difference, then try doing all this for a few days for my sake.
I guarantee that whether there is a benefit or not, you will not incur any loss. You never will be in loss. Do it for me. Ask yourself these 10 questions daily.
What do you think – and which is the important question that we should ask ourselves? Please let me know your favorite question in the comment box.
