Do you have ‘thought partners’?

Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow.
Don't walk behind me, I may not lead.
Just walk beside me and be my friend.
-- Albert Camus

You would have heard of business partners, life partners, working partners, financial partners etc. ‘Thought’ partners?
You need people who can share your thoughts and thought processes. You need people who are emotionally connected with your thinking process. You need people who will look at things from your perspective. You need people who will look at the world from your point of world. You need people who will share your concerns in life. You need people whom you can use as ‘sounding boards’ who will sincerely and honestly ‘connect’ with your thoughts. 
They are your thought partners!
In life there will be times when you will yearn for such people. When you are in a dilemma and confusion not knowing what to do and how to decide on some important issues, you need your thought partners.
With your thought partners, you can be frank and open. Like business partners and life partners, they will also be equally affected favourably or adversely with your decisions. They will take personal interest in your life.
You may have lot of friends and relatives, but few of them alone can fill up this position!
Check if you have a ‘thought partner’ and if you are a ‘thought partner’ to someone!
N C Sridharan
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Do you have ‘relevant’ friends?

Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk with me and be my friend.
Albert Camus
I read a quotation which reads ‘tell me who your friend is and I’ll tell who you are’. This quotation is very common in many languages.

The quality of our life is influenced by what we constantly see and hear hence the profile of our friends is a key factor which will shape our attitude and thinking process. 

Decide what you want to be in your life and heights you want to scale in your career. Be specific in defining your goal.
Then ask the following questions to yourself:
•    Do I have relevant friends circle matching my career ambition?
•    Do I have a legend or role model among my friends’ circle whom I can emulate?
•    Do I spend quality time with such friends who are relevant to my life?
•    How do I benefit maximum from my friends’ circle to further my career?
•    How can contribute to my friends’ ambitions and goals?
May be it is a good idea to ‘audit’ this parameter of ourselves once a year! Take one area of your life and double the quality of your friendship in that area and notice what happens to your life in one year!

You will be amazed!
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N C Sridharan

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