Dear Abhishek

Dear Abhishek Sahoo,

Here's wishing you a very happy birthday. Have fun. Enjoy yourself. And as you move through the rest of the day, do reflect on the fact that this may well be a milestone in your life. A landmark and a crossroad which can take you one way or next.

You're about to graduate in a year. Soon you'll be able to find out what course the next few years of your life will take. Whichever path you choose and whatever decisions you make in life, carry some advice from me. Be Brave. Have the courage to stand up for what you believe. And never do things by half measures. Setbacks are part of normal existence. What's the fun in an unchallenged life?

And in case you falter through these years, glance back at these Ten Commandments of Living.

1. Thou shalt work hard. Effort shall see you through
2. Thou shalt keep thy eyes and ears open. Remain altert lest thou get juggernauted by competition.

3. Thou shalt respect people. There's something to learn from everyone.
4. Thou shalt have faith. In thy abilities. In the certainty that nothing bad can last forever.
5. Thou shalt work smart. I shalt say no more.
6. Thou shalt remain happy. That's the purpose of everything.
7. Thou shalt think straight. Keep it simple.
8. Thou shalt speak less. And listen more.
9. Thou shalt practice what thou hast learnt. It makes perfect.
10. Thou shalt remain responsible and steadfast to thy word.Lest the world take you less seriously.


Follow this code by the skin of thy teeth and victory shalt be yours my boy.
Happy birthday.