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सरस्वती माया दृष्टा वीणापुस्तकधारिणी।
हंसवाहनसंयुक्ता विद्यादानं करोतु मे॥१।।

प्रथमं भारती नाम द्वितीयं च सरस्वती।
तृतीयं शारदा देवी चतुर्थं हंसवाहिनी॥२।।

पञ्चमं तु जगन्माता षष्ठं वागीश्वरी तथा।
सप्तमं चैव कौमारी चा‌‌‍‍‍‌ऽष्टमं वरदायिनी॥३।।‌‍‌‌

नवमं बुद्धिदात्री च दशमं ब्रह्मचारणी।
एकादशं चन्द्रघण्टा द्वादशं भुवनेश्वरी॥४।।

द्वादशैतानि नामानि त्रिसन्ध्यं यः पठेन् नरः।
जिह्वाग्रे वसते तस्य ब्रह्मरूपा सरस्वती॥५।।

सरस्वती वन्दना

या कुन्देन्दुतुषारहारधवला या शुभ्रवस्त्रावृता।
या वीणावरदण्डमण्डितकरा या श्वेतपद्मासना ॥
या ब्रह्माच्युत शंकरप्रभृतिभिर्देवैः सदा वन्दिता ।
सा मां पातु सरस्वती भगवती निःशेषजाड्यापहा ॥१।।

शुक्लां ब्रह्मविचार सार परमामाद्यां जगद्व्यापिनीं ।
वीणा-पुस्तक-धारिणीमभयदां जाड्यांधकारपहाम् ।।
हस्ते स्फाटिकमालिकां विदधतीं पद्मासने संस्थिताम् ।
वन्दे तां परमेश्वरीं भगवतीं बुद्धिप्रदां शारदाम् ।।२।।

1. Hard work: Don’t believe in luck; believe in hard work.
2. Patience: If you are losing the patience, then you are losing the battle.
3. Sacrifice: If you don’t sacrifice for what you want, then what you want becomes the sacrifice.
4. Consistency: Consistency is what transforms average into excellence.
5. Discipline: Motivation gets you going, but discipline keeps you growing.
6. Self-confidence: Confidence is not like they will like me. Confidence is, I’ll be fine if they don’t like me.
7. Positive attitude: A positive attitude won’t solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
8. Focus on your goals, not on your obstacles: When you concentrate on what truly matters, the rest becomes irrelevant—allowing you to move forward with clarity and determination.

Goal without Deadline = Fantasy

Goal + Deadline = Objective

Goal + Deadline + Plan = Intention

Goal + Deadline + Plan + Consistent Action = Success

Meaningful Goals + Deadline + Plan + Consistent Action = Fulfillment

Eliminate procrastination because the cost of procrastination is the life you could’ve lived. We have listed a few tools/techniques to assist with this process.

1. Use the ‘2-Minute Rule’

• If a task can be done in less than 2 minutes, do It immediately.
• This helps to eliminate small tasks that can quickly add up and make you feel overwhelmed.

2. Use the “5-Second Rule”

• When you feel the urge to procrastinate, count down from 5 and take immediate action.
• Count backward 5-4-3-2-1.
• This helps to overcome the initial resistance to starting a task.

3. Use the “Pareto Principle”

• Focus on the 20% of tasks that will produce 80% of the results.
• This helps to prioritize tasks and avoid procrastination.

4. Use the Pomodoro Technique

• The Pomodoro Technique is a time management technique that involves working in focused 25-minute increments, followed by a 5-minute break.
• After four cycles, take a longer break, 15-30 minutes.

5. Try the 1-3-5 rule.

• At the start of each day, identify 1 big to accomplish, 3 medium things, and 5 small tasks.
• Knock out those priorities first.

6. Break tasks into smaller pieces.

• One of the main reasons we procrastinate is because a task seems too big and overwhelming.
• To make it more manageable, try breaking it down into smaller, more doable parts.

7. Identify your prime time.

• Notice when you tend to be most focused and energetic, then dedicate that time to your highest priorities.
• Save mindless tasks for your mental lulls.

8. “Eat that frog”

• Do your biggest, nastiest task first thing in the morning while your willpower is highest.
• It’s energizing to get the hard stuff out of the way early.

9. Create a To-Do List

• Write down all the tasks you need to complete in a day.
• Crossing off items as you finish them can give you a sense of accomplishment and keep you motivated.

रवि-रुद्र-पितामह-विष्णु-नुतं, हरि-चन्दन-कुंकुम-पंक-युतम्!
मुनि-वृन्द-गजेन्द्र-समान-युतं, तव नौमि सरस्वति! पाद-युगम्॥1॥

शशि-शुद्ध-सुधा-हिम-धाम-युतं, शरदम्बर-बिम्ब-समान-करम्।
बहु-रत्न-मनोहर-कान्ति-युतं, तव नौमि सरस्वति! पाद-युगम्॥2॥

कनकाब्ज-विभूषित-भीति-युतं, भव-भाव-विभावित-भिन्न-पदम्।
प्रभु-चित्त-समाहित-साधु-पदं, तव नौमि सरस्वति! पाद-युगम्॥3॥

मति-हीन-जनाश्रय-पारमिदं, सकलागम-भाषित-भिन्न-पदम्।
परि-पूरित-विशवमनेक-भवं, तव नौमि सरस्वति! पाद-युगम्॥4॥

सुर-मौलि-मणि-द्युति-शुभ्र-करं, विषयादि-महा-भय-वर्ण-हरम्।
निज-कान्ति-विलायित-चन्द्र-शिवं, तव नौमि सरस्वति! पाद-युगम्॥5॥

भव-सागर-मज्जन-भीति-नुतं, प्रति-पादित-सन्तति-कारमिदम्।
विमलादिक-शुद्ध-विशुद्ध-पदं, तव नौमि सरस्वति! पाद-युगम्॥6॥

परिपूर्ण-मनोरथ-धाम-निधिं, परमार्थ-विचार-विवेक-विधिम्।
सुर-योषित-सेवित-पाद-तमं, तव नौमि सरस्वति! पाद-युगम्॥7॥

गुणनैक-कुल-स्थिति-भीति-पदं, गुण-गौरव-गर्वित-सत्य-पदम्।
कमलोदर-कोमल-पाद-तलं,तव नौमि सरस्वति! पाद-युगम्॥8॥

Navigating life’s complexities requires both wisdom and practical tools. From managing finances effectively with the 50-30-20 rule to understanding the nuances of communication through the 7-38-55 principle, this list aims to provide a foundational understanding of various life strategies. It’s not just about learning theories but about applying them effectively in everyday scenarios. Whether it’s enhancing personal charisma, adopting a productive mindset, or learning from mistakes, the following list offers a blend of psychological insights and actionable advice tailored for us, those seeking to make informed decisions and improve our overall quality of life.

How to Budget (50-30-20 Rule)

Allocate your income to these buckets:

50% Needs (Housing, Food, Transportation, Basic utilities, Insurance)

30% Wants (Entertainment, Travel, Fashion/Gear)

20% Savings (Debt Payments, Emergency Fund, Retirement, Investments)

How to Boost Charisma (SHR Method)

Make people feel important:

Seen: Give eye contact. Offer a specific compliment

Heard: Ask good questions. Be interested, not interesting.

Remembered: Follow up. Remember name(s). Recall something you discussed.

How to Beat Perfectionism (70-20-10 Rule)

The #1 factor that influences creative success?

Volume produced.

Use 70-20-10 Rule:

• 70% of your work will be mediocre
• 20% will suck
• 10% will be amazing

If you’re avoiding failure, you’re avoiding success.

How to Learn Anything (Feynman Technique)

Richard Feynman was a Nobel Prize-winning physicist.

His powerful 3-step learning technique:

Step 1: Choose & study a concept

Step 2: Teach it to a child

Step 3: Return to learning. Fill in knowledge gaps. Simplify further.

How to Give an Update (4-Bullet Status)

Powerful people are busy. (They might not remember what they asked you to do)

Use this outline:

• Here’s what you asked me to do
• Here’s what I did
• Here are the risks/blockers (if any)
• If given more time, I’d do this

How to Learn from Your Mistakes (After Action Review)

1. What did I intend to accomplish?
2. What happened?
3. Why did it happen that way?
4. What will I do next time for a better outcome (or to repeat my success)?

Learning from mistakes separates the best from the rest

How to Communicate Powerfully (7-38-55 Rule)

People will like/dislike your speaking based on the following:

• 7% words
• 38% tonality and face
• 55% body language

Stand up straight, pull your shoulders back, make eye contact, smile, give a firm handshake…

You will be dangerous.

How to Be Productive (3-3-3 Plan)

Write down today’s 3-3-3 Plan:

• 3 hours on your most important project
• 3 shorter tasks
• 3 maintenance activities

Defining a “Productive day” is crucial.

Or else you’ll never be at peace (even with excellent output).

“Education isn’t something you can finish.”

― Isaac Asimov

पढाई भनेको गरेर सक्ने अनि ढुक्क भएर बस्ने कुरो होइन ।

पढाई भनेको त सिक्नलाई गरिरहनुपर्ने क्रियाकलाप हो ।।

गरेर सक्ने र चुपलगेर ढुक्क भएर बस्ने दर्शन पढाई सङ्ग खासै मेल खाँदैन ।।।

When time starts to sing against you, everyone else will start clapping and playing music with it.

You are your best friend. Learn to love yourself.

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