Managing Life..., to De'code COVID-19

COVID19. The name itself says that there is decoding required. And actually its going to be the same with our lifestyle post corona. We actually need to decode & work for a correction plan. It reminds me a story which my grand mom used to tell us during our childhood. Its about a Sage (Muni), to whom once a rat comes and cries about his fear from the cat. And request sage to bless him grow or change to a cat, so that situation can be manageable. The Sage blesses the rat & the rat becomes a Cat. Soon the cat again visits the sage & requests him to bless him to grow or change to a dog, as the dog haunts him for life. Sage smiles & bless with the required change. It becomes a dog & ran away. But soon the dog again comes to the Sage. This time the issue was a Lion & the dog requests for the transformation. The Sage was amazed by the changing desires of the animal, but still blessed again to change it to a Lion. As soon as the transformation happens, the Lion roars. Lion sees the sage as its food & thought of eating him as he feels hungry. As the Sage understand Lion’s wish, he again converts the Lion to a Rat. I was wondering on this childhood story, as how much it resembles human kind desires. As we wanted to grow, we used everything, we misused Mother Nature & her resources. And Corona pandemic is her turn to convey back that a change is required. A change based on the impacts which World foresee.

The post Corona impact is unknown. It’s a terrible situation for many. Speculations are not showing very positive timeline till the year end. Many articles says that this pandemic is causing the biggest disruption in decades to economies across the World. Somehow, less or interrupted income is foreseen for individuals or the companies, which may lead to lowering of demands of Product & Services. Low demand shall push production cuts, which will eventually lead to closing of business units or plants and further lay-offs. Or in other word, business markets will be contracted. COVID spread may parallel spread the joblessness & the unhealthy economy. Millionaires like Reliance & Amazon has already lost 30% of their worth, many of us may lose jobs. So what? Time is to make up our mind now.

Prepare, so that it doesn’t hurt once it squares down to your business or on you as an individual. As companies or Governments, there would be lot done by them or by the panel of experts, but I would like to comment for us as an individual. We simply need to deep dive, introspect the time based needs & work on skill enhancement. Focus on your hobbies & think whether you are good & experienced enough to start your own venture, post turmoil. Digital Certifications & Data driven learnings are the future and many courses are easily available online, that too directly with leaders like Google. One can learn & practice Yoga professionally – Its free online. Create short term professional plans, It will help. Make your mind, the situation is not going to last long. By chance many of the companies are offering free skill set & Certification courses in this time. There is a learning in every message, there is a message in every learning. As human kind what message & what learning we get from present pandemic is important. Be prepared to start afresh with a commitment that to rise again….., and better, that’s how we are human.

Mother Nature is telling us to learn, rejuvenate, revive, hold our limits & care – “Change not & I shall change the human evolution. You change & I shall bless you”. We must Cultivate dreams, rather than the (false) targets. Spare a time to be happy. I feel happy that at least I could connect to many of my old friends & relatives in this lockdown period.

Intention is everything. Lets bounce back !

Managing your Vidhna (Problems), by Managing Sri Ganapati this Chaturthi..............

This year Ganesh Chathurthi is on 5^th Sep 2016 - Monday

Ganapati is Vidhnaharta Ganesh, & the celebration is almost in every part of India (Rather World). Ways could differ, prayers could be performed in local langauages or dilect other  than Sanskrit; but the essence is one. Idea is Blessings of Growth & Removal of Problems  – the Smridhi & Vidhna Vinashan. Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival which observes the Birthday of Lord Sri Ganesha. The festival falls on the Hindu month of Bhaadrapada (mid August- mid September). The festival lasts for ten days and ends on the fourteenth day of the waxing moon period (Chandra  Kala). 

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated throughout India. So, It just came a thought in mind  that why not to thought through & share a general procedure as how to plan, manage & prepare for Ganapati Sthapana (Invitatation & Estiblshing God), Poojan Vidhi (Praying Process) & Jal Visajanam (Idol Immersion) - so that everyone can be benefited by understanding a general procedure.

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Do read & suggest if a correction is needed for, in the comments.......

A Pooja basically involves making offerings to a chosen deity(here Sri Ganesh) so as to seek their blessings. The offerings are made with an acknowledgement – “I dedicate to you OGod, what is truly yours.” The whole pooja is thus an acknowledgement of one’s smallness and humility, i.e. performance of pooja removes Ego, which is truly the only hurdle on the path to success & Growth.

First of  all, don’t go by “Rules”.  Do the Sthapna & Prayers for Shanti - your Inner Peace, World Peace & Growth. After 10 days surely you shall feel immense Happiness & confidence.

Generally the Ganpati is places at home for 1, 3, 5 or 10 days – again, do it as per your ease, comfort. Coz, world has made more of Process than the spiritual act – its like Form Versus Substance. Don’t go deep into Form – keep substance of Bhakti.  

Ganpati Sthapana Vidhi (Procedure)

v  Sri Ganpati Sthapana vidhi begins with doing the complete puja set up, i.e. spring-cleaning the house and arranging all the pujan samagris / things in place.

v  Ganesh Murti Sthapana (Establishing God): the place where the Ganpati will be welcomed is prepared. Cover the place with a clean Red cloth and spread grains of rice and place a Supari decorated with vermilion and turmeric. Then the idol of Lord Ganpati is inducted.

v  Use Banana Leaves, Read Cloth, NavGrah Yantra & MeriGold Garlands (Genda Fool Maala) for preparation of Ganpati Temple. God Invitation, Establishment & Welcoming starts at noon / pre noon timings on the Chaturthi day (Shall Try to provide time as per Muhurtam)

v  The Swastivachan and the Shanti Paath is to be read out (Swasti Na Indro VridahSwah…….., Can down load it from Google – Simply pay Pushpa & Akshat, if you don’t know it)

v  Deep Prajwalan and Sankalpa: the devotee must then light a diya in front of the Idol (Murti), followed by an oath (Sanakalp) to undertake the puja ceremony with complete devotion & for the Good.

v  GANESH CHATURTHI involves bringing a new idol home and therefore must do the ‘avahana’, i.e. welcoming and invoking the deity.

v  This is followed by Ganpati Pran Pratishtha vidhi, where you pray to Lord Ganesh to come and reside in the idol. While doing this, one must chant the “Om Vakratunda Mahakaya” mantra. The Pristhstha may start with – 

             Asyie Pranah Pratishthantu asyei Pranaaksharntu cha |

             Asyie Devatavam’aacharyie maamheti cha kawachan ||

v  Shodasho’pachar Poojan (16 Step Worship) must be performed, which involves – 1.Aahawan & Pratishthanam, 2. Asana Samrpan, 3. Padya Samarpan, 4. Arghya Samparpan, 5. Achman Samarpan, 6. Snanam & Abhishekam (Panchmitra Snanam – Milk, Curd, Honey, Ghee & Sugar / Later fresh Water Snanam), 7. Vastra Samarpan, 8. Yagyopaweet Samarpan, 9. Gandham, 10. Akshat, 11. Pushpmala – Durva – Sindoor Samrpan, 12. Dhoop Darshanam, 13. Deep Samparpan, 14. Naivedya – Prasadam Nivedam, 15. Tambula fal – Naariyal – Dakshina Samarpan, & 16. Neerajan & Visarjanam.

v  Pray Narad’rachit Ganesh Strotam with Shodashpachar poojan – Pranamya Sirsa Devam, Gauri Putram Vinayakam……..

v  Shodashopachara Puja: in this puja, Dhoop, Diya, Panchamrit, Prasad, Paan, Supari, Janeva, Dhruva, Itar, Coconut is offered to Lord Ganesh. In all, 16 ingredients are offered to Lord Ganesh.

v  Now the main idol is offered garland and dhruva, decorated with ornaments and each part of the idol is prayed to.

v  After Shodasho’pachar, please pay Pradakshina, Pushpanjali, and Aarti.

v  One can perform Angpuja & Ganesh Atharva Shirsha, after this / repeat only Deep – Pushpa – Dhoop aadi, with Aarti, Atharva Shirsha & Pushpanjali Daily till Ganapati stays at home.

Atharva Shirsha –

Om Namste Ganpataye
Tvameva Pratyaksham Tatvamasi
Tvamev Kevalam Kartasi
Tvamev Kevalam Dhartasi
Tvamev Kevlam Hartasi
Tvamev Sarvam Khalvidam Bramhasi
Tvam Sakshadatmasi Nityam || 1 || ……………….(One can download full Atharva Shirsha from Net)

O Lord Ganesha 
I Pay my deep homage to you, the Lord of the Deva-Gana 
You are the first facet of the Bramha-Tatva to arise 
You have alone created this Entire universe
You alone can maintain this universe 
You are indeed the all conquering supreme Lord 
Indeed you are the "ATMA" || 1 ||

This is a standard Ganpati Sthapana procedure, which may generally followed by everyone, but the Ganesh Chaturthi puja Vidhi may slightly vary as different communities may practice it in different ways.

Ganpati Visarjan Puja Vidhi (Procedure)

Visarajan day comes, when Ganpati takes away all of your problems (Vidhna), & Negative energies with him.

Ganesh Chaturthi is the day when Lord Ganesh enters one’s home. While His stay in one's home, He showers prosperity on to the inhabitants and when He leaves (one the day of the Visarjan) he takes all their problems with Him. The idol of Lord Ganesh has to be escorted out of one’s house following the proper Ganpati Visarjan procedure. People place Ganpati at home for 1, 5, 10 days. (Chaturdashi Visarjan is advised for).

Special Advise - It is advised to keep Idols made of meltable potter Clay. Also, many of us stay away from Sea / Rivers / Lakes etc, or the Religion of country may not allow Idol Visarjanam; so its advised to perform Ganpati Visarjan in a Bucket or Tub etc for poojan purpose and  later once the clay melts with water, one can take it to nearest water source & pour it in flowing water.

Ganesh Visarjan vidhi is somewhat similar to the Ganpati Sthapana Pooja vidhi, barring a few procedures.

·         The puja commences with a shuddhikaran (cleansing) ceremony.

·         This is followed by reading the Swastivachan mantra and the Shanti Paath

·         The next step involves lighting the dweep (Deep Prajwalam) followed by taking the solemn oath of devotion to Lord Ganapati (Sankalpa).

·         This is followed by the Shodashopachara Puja, which is a sixteen step procedure.

·         The puja then concludes with an aarti.

·         This is followed by Pushpanjali (offering flowers) and Shama Prarthana (a prayer asking for forgiveness for all wrongdoings). You may pray following -

Om Siddhi-Buddhi Sahitaya Shri Mahaganadhipataye Namah।

Supratishtho Varado Bhava॥

• The Ganpati Visarjan vidhi comes to an end by chanting the following mantra –

Avahanam Na Janami Na Janami Tavarchanam।

Pujam Chaiva Na Janami Kshamasva Ganeshwara॥

Anyatha Sharanam Nasti Tvameva Sharanam Mam।

Tasmatkarunya Bhavena Rakshasva Vighneshwara॥

Gatam Papam Gatam Dukham Gatam Daridraya Meva Cha।

Agata Sukha Sampattih Punyachcha Tava Darshanat॥

Mantrahinam Kriyahinam Bhaktihinam Sureshwara।

Yatpujitam Maya Deva Paripurnam Tadastu Me॥

Yadaksharapada Bhrashtam Matrahinam Cha Yadbhavet।

Tatsarva Kshamyatam Deva Prasida Parameshwara॥

Muhurtum – Ganesh Chaturthi 2016

(Please recheck dates, with your Brahamin)

Ganesh Chathurthi is on 5^th Sep 2016 - Monday

Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Time = 10:49 to 13:18

Duration = 2 Hours 28 Mins

On 4th, Time to Avoid Moon Sighting = 17:24 to 20:18

Duration = 2 Hours 53 Mins

On 5th, Time to Avoid Moon Sighting = 09:01 to 20:55                                                                                                                                                                       

Duration = 11 Hours 54 Mins

Chaturthi Tithi Begins = 17:24 on 4/Sep/2016
Chaturthi Tithi Ends = 19:39 on 5/Sep/2016

Ganesha Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi Day – 15^TH SEP
Auspicious Choghadiya Muhurat for Ganesh Visarjan

Morning Muhurta (Shubh) = 05:56 - 07:27
Morning Muhurta (Char, Labh, Amrit) = 10:29 - 15:03
Evening Muhurta (Amrit, Char) = 16:34 - 21:03
Night Muhurta (Labh) = 24:01+ - 25:30+
Early Morning Muhurta (Shubh, Amrit) = 26:58+ - 29:56+

Wish this try will help people to understand & perform Pooja process in a better way.

Hari Om Tatsat !!

Managing you, by Managing your Debate....

Managing you, by Managing your Debate…..

 

While watching BBC, last night; It just struck to my mind as "Why do We Debate" ?

And a deep thought process started…..

I believe, we debate not only to prove ourselves always right, but to get an constructive outcome too -  which is accepted by the other party (or society). A debate is actually about, how well you present what you believe or what logics you can offer to stand your belief.

Great Nelson Mandela once said “Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument…”

The debacle of debate is that in the present political forum, the debate becomes either personal attacks or News channel’s baby.

But in general, we debate to provide many opinions and work to provide reasoning so that society can function, or a logical discussion could make a point, whether political or social. We debate for fun, for learning, to work, and to satisfy a means for diplomatic solution. Debate is the foundation of humanity & for an open society, so that we can decide and present the best possible solution or option and move up with the best. There is always an objective or purpose for a debate, and the purpose can be satisfied through debate.

From the very beginning, the debate had been an integral concept of Open society.

In the Ancient Bharat (India), the Great ‘Brahmins’ (the Priests) were involved in ‘Tark – Vitark’ (Debates). The debate could be for winning something or to put your point of view before the king & the kingdom. It had the Objective or the Challenge, the Challenge period, the Opinion (debate) & the debate period. Ending either with convincing each other, the Opinion panel or by Voting of the jury panel. In Hindus the ‘debates’ were the part of society & mainly ‘Brahmins’ were involved in ‘Pratisphardha’ (Competitions) & ‘tark-vitark’ (Debates), by means of Vedic Poems, Answering the knowledge queries or by ‘mantrochaar’ (Chanting of Sanskrit Slokas). It was always a positive argument, as there was no winner – looser concept.  

Even today, the real debate carries these 4 important attributes – Challenge or Discussion point, Challenge Period, Opinions, Debate Period & the Judgment or Votes.

In early Greece too, there were a set of people called 'Sophist', those made their living out of debates, they used to argue for the sake of arguing, and amongst them, the most highly paid were those who could convince the audience as they were right; even if the audience were known to believe the opposite views.

The process of debate provides long lasting & deep benefits to Societies, Global Forums, Communities or Individuals. Debate helps society or individual thru Deep Analysis, Logical Thinking, Team Work, Forum Based Actions & Researches.  Debate help society to understand their Social or Political leaders & their capabilities – so society grow better. Rather we learn debate from our school days itself. And a good debater (speaker) knows as how to put his point of view, & with what logic, and When? So it not only teaches logical argument, but time management too. And upon winning, it boosts the Self Confidence of the team or the individual. Debate, too, helps us to find the root cause of problem & then to devise a structural plan or logical ideas to go ahead.

Mahatma Gandhi Said ~ “Honest disagreement is often a good sign of progress”.

In Debate, we agree to disagree – plan & come back. Its helps us to understand & respect other’s point of view & teaches us principles of acceptance & patience. Rather some earlier taken major decisions can be either altered or changed, based on debate or costiveness of fresh opinions. We learn to come up with alternative ways or dialogues on various / different situations & to put our Challenge in very constructive manner.

So, In a debate or argument; it is suggested to be positive & tolerant, as it’s a debate & not a war.

A debate must be started by  :

-          Introduction or Acceptance of Topic or The Challenge

 

      -          Understanding the positives & negatives, of discussion

-          Research or Study on subject / discussion / debate

-          Time Tracking to match Challenge – Debate Period

-          Logical Judgment & putting forth next convincing argument.

-          Going decisive individually or thru voting from Forum

 

A debate – is not a mere argument.

It gives learning, it forces us to give clear and crisp justification for our beliefs and opinions, if We can't do so, then maybe we should re-evaluate our stance. The immense learning out of it, can be applied in our lives, at various situations.

And of-course, we gain knowledge. Better you debate, the better you communicate, give logics & gets into Win -win situation. Last, but not the least – No doubt, it is fun to debate too !!

“In all debates, let truth be thy aim, not victory, or an unjust interest.”   ~ William Penn

 

All the best………………..Mp (www.mahesh-pathak.blogspot.com)

Managing You, by Managing Your New Year Resolution.........

Why people make a New Year Resolution…….?

 

A resolution is a promise to yourself.

 

As per “Dictionary. Com” a Resolution means – a Decision or Determination. An Action plan to do something by steps or division. It’s a Latin Word derived in 1350 – 1400. However as per Hindi – “Shabdkosh.com”, a Resolution means - विभेदन / विश्लेषण / संकल्प / समाधान / प्रण / विचार etc. etc. (i.e, - Vibhedan - To divide something in steps / Vishleshan - to analyze / Sankalpa – To promise something to God & yourself, with a set action plan / Prana – A decision / Vichaar – A deep thought)

 

A New Year’s resolution is a promise a person makes for the new year. Irrespective of what resolution or promise you commit to you, the goal is to improve life or other equations in the coming year.

 

The tradition of New Year’s resolutions comes with Hindu – Sanskrit system where not correct dates of origin of Hindu calendar is available however the corrections happened in 3r Century based on Vedang Jyotish & final reforms by Aryabhatt (in AD 499) & finally Bhaskar II (12^th Century). Hindus come with a promise to Harvest new crop with their Calendar start (generally Chaitra Maas Shukla Paksha – Mid of March – April month). It proved a promise year on year & always getting celebrated as a “Festival”, where the basic ingredients are – Faith, Newness, Belief , Set of Actions, Enjoyment & Celebration. Many of diversified Bhartiya states may call it with different names, but the ideation is same – Resolution & Actions. (eg Same Celebration is named different at different Indian states. – Baisakhi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Vishu, Bohag Bishu,  Pohela Boishakh, Bestu Varas, Losong, Navresh, Cheti Chand etc). The roots of Calendar itself were designed as – Vaar (Days), Tithi (Dates), Mas (Month), Ritu (Season), Nakshatra (Lunar Houses), Yoga (Unions of Auspicious time sectors),….etc etc, that even one can plan or promise his marriage or other occasion months back based on the Calendar. Hindus plan for new crop, welcome & pray new Year / Samvatsar, Plan & promise their functions, and Celebrate first day of year as a major Festival. Here Hindus I mentioned mean all living system of that sector & time, eg - Hindus, Sikhs, Boddh, Jains etc.

 

Again, in Europe, this custom of New Year resolution found long back in 153 B.C. Its said that Month January is named after Janus, a mythological Demi God of early Rome. Janus had two faces — one looking forward, one looking backward. This allowed him to look back on the past and forward toward the future. On December 31, the Romans imagined Janus looking backward into the old year and forward into the new year. This became a symbolic time for Romans to make resolutions for the new year and forgive enemies for troubles in the past. The Romans would give gifts and make new promises, trusting Janus would grasp this and bless them in the year ahead.

 

And hence the New Year’s resolution was born!

However, sometimes people might over-commit themselves at the beginning of the year, making lots of resolutions or very hard ones, and it’s difficult to keep up with them. That can make it seem like resolutions end in the spring time. Have you ever made a New Years resolution? Resolutions can come in many arrangement & forms. Some people make a promise to change a bad habit, such as quitting drinking / smoking or controlling Anger etc. Whereas other make a self - promise to start a positive habit, such as starting a wellness program, better job assignments or start volunteering for their club / group or community.

 

Research says approx 40% of people make their resolutions. 55% of people either forget / on & off recall / or fail in their resolution within 2^nd day till 6 months. Still there are people those achieved their last year resolution & set the bigger positive plans coming year. Research confirms 35% of youth & approx. 20% of above 50s achieve their planned / set goals or promises. It proves a strong pass rate – Where there is a will there is a way.

 

There are big bunch of people, those have their resolution made by Dec 31s  or Jan 1^st during a new year start, & seeing diminishing the same by Monthend or during the first quarter. Why? Possible reason could be -

 

-          Because they don’t persuade

-          Its not a written Promise  

-          An action plan is not devised to accomplish it

-          There is no review time span set  

-          There is no Guider or Encourager  

-          No Celebration decided on achieving steps.

 

So, a resolution generally start planning with lot of Management Gyan or by seeing others – Promise for better parenting, start of wellness program, anger management, Yoga & meditation, changing of job etc. etc…………; but many of plans fall flat & your resolution resembles below statement –

 

“My goal for 2015 is to accomplish the goals of 2014 which I should have done in 2013 because I made a promise to me in 2012; which was planned in 2011……….”

 

 

You know, what a BIG mistake generally everyone do. All make promises or resolution on 31^st Dec, as what they promise to start from 1^st Jan. Here is the catch……….

 

We are still leaving every plans on tomorrow & tomorrow never comes………….

 

Second reason most resolutions fail is because they fail to be crystal clear at start. Confusion is the gateway to complacency -  the more confused, uncertain or unclear you are about something, the less likely you will take action towards achieving it.

 

“I want to change my job……”, How can one think to change if even CV is not prepared yet. Or if the comfort level is not broken. One need to do his own last year doing’s SWOT analysis before he / she sets a promise or goal. Decide based on your frozen Dreams / Your urgent needs / Present threats & future plans etc.

 

So, SMILE PLEASE and let us make plan today with an Action backup & review strategy to it.

 

My resolution for 2014 is –

…to start walking everyday for my good health / Action – Start first walk in the evening & then every morning / Keep record !

…to shift back my home country by coming June / Action – Prepare your CV today & start hunting / meet consultants / Adjust !

…to Loose weight / Action – to set an exercise routine, prepare diet plan, Record Weekly physical findings / Review-Change plan !

 

What ever is your Promise, let it back up with an “doable” action. Be consistent on your planned daily actions & make a fortnight / weekly check of your progress report. Again, Progress Report should promise & show Progress.

 

Seems studious – so what. Let it so. Keep in mind – A job well started, is half done.

                  

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Managing you, by Thinking beyond the Ordinary.......

Hi folks. Have you heard people like Stephen Hawkins, John Nash, Sudha Chandran or Nick Vujicic.  They are not ordinary people, but they all did extra ordinary things. Things beyond the usual, beyond their subject. They all have some or other disability. It is a great success for any man to perform extraordinary acts – but it becomes even more so when this is done despite a awful disability. They did it only by driving their thought beyond the subject. They deleted the gap between their disability and performing something big. Extra ordinary things require passion, drive & knowledge; and Knowledge on a subject requires little extra drive. One’s  adaptability to knowledge should be beyond our studies or the college. And Should not our learning be actually above, than getting good marks or grades in the college or at our School? Must think beyond!  Think beyond the subject, beyond the ordinary.  Be the part of the subject you are looking at, be the part of the community you are living with, be passionate about the thing you are doing & simply deep dive. I bet, its tough. Coz, crossing the “little” gap between the “subjective knowledge”  and the “Knowledge on Subject” is quite “big”, if not attended to – properly.

Managing your own Sales, by managing your prospects.......

Somehow what the level you are at, if you are into a business – you have to be a Sales man. Its like a MD or CEO of an organization is on the topmost position & control almost all divisions related to business, but he is mainly focusing their brain around the Sales, Marketing & CS. Similarly a Sales Manager could be sitting on a national level position with an eagle eye view to the country doing lot of S&M, service etc jobs but his main domain is to get the business done, I mean on “targets”. They all are the part of the “accountable business cycle”. Rather I say we all are into it, if not into a business of Sales, but may be for selling yourself as a “smart” product. Why so….?  Its just because you are social? Nnaaa…, Its because, Sales is the only way to get & increase your business revenues or to enhance your personal PR.  However in this of my article I am purely focusing on “Product Sales Prospecting” as a Sales guy. 

Managing your Kid, if have dream to Become a Doctor…..

Last week, when taking to some of my colleagues I got to understand that they want their kids to become a Doctor. Surprised, I was, as same do I think. Then just because of curiosity I happened to ask this question to couple of my friends in India & other countries. Surprisingly, maximum of them want their kids to become a Doctor. Why so? When I deep dived I found that the major reason could be – One) Respect to this profession in the Society, as after God, Doctor is the second life savior, Second) This is the mass service to our society. Although, many a reason could also be hefty earnings this segment have or bla bla bla…., but majorly it’s a sense of responsibility towards Service our Society. So it is clearly stated that many parents dream that their children will grow up and enter the field of medicine. Becoming a doctor is a process that can be encouraged over many years, and parents can play a vital role in their children making that decision. In this article of mine, I tried to understand the subject & provide several tips that parents can follow when encouraging their children to become doctors. However, all of this comes at a price.