On 16th May 2014, the largest democracy in the world -
India - witnessed the remarkable emergence and installation of a new Government.
Close to 551 million voters (more than 60%) went out to vote and exercised
their right to choose among available options (candidates). They decided and
acted on what they wanted.
What was the outcome for those who didn't vote? Since
they CHOSE not to act, they received the "Default" outcome decided
by others. Whether they like the outcome now or not, they are stuck with it for
next 5 years.
"Default outcome" is what you receive when you
don't act.
At the Speed of Earth
I wasn't aware of the word "Default" until my
college days. Later, it turned out to be one of the most commonly used words in
my professional life. Of course most of us know what it means. But have you
ever considered what it potentially could reveal and convey when applied to
your life?
If you are like me then your New Year is ushered in with
a bang of "Happy New Year". The night brims with life and bliss as we
dance, drink and celebrate the first dawn of every New Year. In hindsight, the
year in the rear view almost always seems to have cruised past us. We wonder
and even remark how quickly it slipped by. Leaving behind an ever-growing pile
of "Dreams and Desires"!!
Now on the first morning, as the hangover subsides and
the eardrum vibrations diminish, we step into the New Year only to plump down
in the lap of routine-life moments later. Consumed by its perennial rut, we
embark upon yet another trip around the sun, just like dozens or scores before,
hurtling at an amazing 30 km/sec in space. The destination? Of course no clue!!
The Next Default Trip
For a moment close your eyes. Imagine you are standing
above and outside the earth in space. Pause your journey and think about what
"Default" means for your life as you watch the blue marble.
What default results would your life lead to at the end
if you don't act on your dreams? Is that what you desire?
Here is what Cambridge dictionary states DEFAULT means:-
"The thing that exists or happens if you do not change it intentionally by
performing an action". Another dictionary states: "Failure to act;
inaction or neglect".
Do you want a DEFAULT outcome – an outcome not decided by
you?
If no then the time to act is now. Challenge the DEFAULT, the status quo in your life. Otherwise, you are
just 7 months away from another trip around the sun. The Next Hurrah or rather
The Next Default Trip!!
Welcome Aboard??