Prevention is better than cure

“ Like Chinese medicine, like Indian Ayurvedic medicine, Tibetan medicine usually divided in to hot and cold. Most illnesses of lower body are connected with too much cold. Liver problems, headaches mean too much heat ”
Dalai Lama, The wisdom of forgiveness

How many of us would have a health insurance, and always want to attend the best hospital in an illness? How many of us would have made a thought on prevention, instead of cure?. How many illnesses would we have avoided, if we were bit extra attentive?
The issue with the present society is the image of fast food: the convenience and the taste buds. This comes with the attached high price and eroding health. I also have this craving for pizzas every time I see a franchise outlet. The indulgence is so acute that I would use my credit card, when I have no cash. After each meal I would analyze the pre and post meal experience. Always there is this uncontrollable desire to get my hands on a crusty pizza. Then after meal, I would leave the place with a heavy stomach and an empty purse (worse, once more swiped plastic card). The post-meal experience was painful than the pre-meal experience, but the rapid gushing desire at the sight of a pizza was overshadowing my pain after the meal.
When I saw the lines of his holiness the Dalai Lama, on the simple classification of heat and cold of illnesses, I felt ashamed of my self. How childish am I to seek instant pleasure by putting my health and stability on line?
Health is our prime asset. Happiness starts at the status of your health. Be alert!

decision making at market

One of my greatest experience in week, boils down to Sunday Morning at the market. This is where I meet (extra)ordinary entrepreneurs from all walks of life. Ram Charan was right on spot when he said, there is not much difference between a street vendor and a corporate in business fundamentals.

I learn from the vendors each day, as I scan through vegetables and fruits.
I met a very confident vendor in his mid fifties, selling only coconuts. He was very calm and did not shout that much. When I approached him, he said 28 rupees per nut. I realized the nuts were good in quality and bigger in size than what others around him offered. I asked ” why are you selling 2 rupees lesser, these are good nuts? “
Calmly he said ” Well, I may get a lower margin, but I ll be able to finish the stock by noon, and will be home early, AND that sky is not going to hold till evening “
I knew what he was talking about. Instant decision making in the face of changing environment, and anticipating risks. He was way over the usual business decision making. He was the boss, making his decisions, and winning peacefully.
Rain started pouring around 1 PM, when I was re-reading a chapter of  What the CEO wants you to know.