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Reblogged from thalamtnafsee
ANIL SINGH-MOLARES: Global entrepreneur, former Microsoft executive, philanthropist
St. Josephs College 2/29/2012
This man - a successful philanthropist and entrepreneur who has a degree in Theology, Philosophy, and English Literature - spoke to us today about key tips on how to be successful compassionate people. The event, might I add, was amazing. I decided to take a quick awkward picture of him from my phone and share with you guys some of things he’s said today:
- Be culturally sensitive: for all of you who are considering to study internationally or take your degrees back home and make use of it, or heck, even travel the world, being culturally sensitive is a vital tool. Businesses and corporations (because hey, we do live in capitalist society that forces us to enjoin in its destructive ways) are more willing to hire people who are mindful of other people’s cultures. Learn their language, he advised, and understand their history.
- To respect and to understand: As obvious as this may sound, to show respect is to receive it in return. And to be understanding of those whom you work with (their intents, interests, and goals) is far more important than trying to win them over with your resume or public speaking skills. Those who hire want people who can shed their ego, work side by side with people from different parts of the globe, and spend more time understanding them than convincing them.
- Cultivating apathy; Cultivating wisdom: To be broad minded is to take all your unusual talents and applying them; the liberal arts help a lot of students broaden their horizon in terms of this. Consider taking a philosophy course, a religious course, or a creative writing course. These courses are what sparks wisdom and apathy. And to cultivate these two virtues is extremely vital in being successful and upright people.
- Do many things as much as possible: My personal favorite: be all that you are. Be a mother and a father along with a microbiologist and a writer. Be a teacher but also incorporate your experiences in the classroom. Be a doctor but also mentor your patients emotionally and cognitively. Yes, pursue your career as a lawyer or as a historian, but have people know your understanding of religion and metaphysical ideologies. Incorporate all that you love with all that you are; this will shed much light on your originality as a person.
