What can I do for 10 minutes every day that will change my life?
Answer by Shrey Kataria:
Talk to random people. Fellow passenger in public transport Daily vendors Store owners Watchman Peon of your office Taxi drivers Anyone you meet. Remember, do not talk about yourself. Ask about them. And listen. I do that everyday and knowing people is amazing. Here are some examples/ lessons I learned: 1. Got job offer from a real estate company owner 2. Made a friend during my journey home. I didn't have return ticket but luckily I met the same guy again and we shared the railway berth. 3. Met a taxi driver whose wife works in some MNC (i guess it was GOOGLE, as a developer). After talking to him, my chauvinism went to drain. EDIT: This conversation happened 3years ago in Hyderabad, and I don't remember what company exactly it was. But I do remember that while mentioning this, he pointed to some IT park where Google was written in bold. 4. Peon of my office gives me a distinct respect 5. Once a door to door vegetable daily vendor brought back my wallet which I dropped by mistake. 6. Some underprivileged children - whom I used to teach during my college send me "happy teachers day" card every year. And that is the most beautiful day my year. 7. I stay in Bangalore. The moment you approach a rickshaw either they will ask for 2times the meter or 20/ 30 extra over meter. But because I was listening to one of the rickshaw driver all my journey he kind of liked me, and he charged me as per meter. The meter was 74 and he took only 70 in spite Of my insisting. 8. Once in a restaurant a couple was struggling with their toddler. They were unable to eat. I was waiting for my meal so I started playing with the kid. The couple had meal in peace. By the time I left the restaurant it started raining cats and dogs. So the same couple saw waiting outside the restaurant under a shade and offered me a ride to the bus depot. During the ride we had great conversation and they decided to drop me till home. 9. I was waiting for my bus stop near the front door of the bus. So I started talking to the driver. For 20 mins we talked about topics ranging from girls empowerment to spirituality. And the drivers knowledge was surprising. His thoughts about "girl child" made me believe India is changing. There are thousands of such conversations I can share. I learned that everyone is struggling with a fight which no one has ever fought, sometimes these conversations gives me hope, confidence, another perspectives to the different problems of life, when I am depressed it helps me feel privileged that I have such good life, parents and friends. It's overwhelming to talk to people. Most importantly the smile you get after listening to these people is just priceless. The life has become fast, and all one need is some ears.
What can I do for 10 minutes every day that will change my life?