COMPETITIVE EDGE

                                     COMPETITIVE  EDGE                                                    

Competitive edge is not how much one knows. It is how well one makes others recognize the capabilities of self.  So, it is a complex ensemble of grasp, analysis, associating cause-effect relations, offering solutions to problems and so on. All these are, concurrent influences centering round perception. Perception is not an emotional response; it is a logical derivative from assessing facts relevant to an idea. Competitive edge does not arise overnight. It is a product of ‘intellectual grooming’ for analysis. Analysis owes itself to ‘dispassionate evaluation’ and derives from logical deduction. Dispassionate disposition helps to keep off preferences and bias. Preferences and bias disturb the process of objective assessment. Objectivity is the most essential condition to ensure the best package of advice while seeking remedy to a problem. These many ‘influences’ get associated with competitive edge in any discussion. Discussion iterates the ‘weight’ for pros and cons.

Though stated in several terms, it brings us to the essence of ‘perfect comprehension’. Perfect comprehension rallies round the ability to ‘decipher’ information to the last of details. Therefore, the much-needed comprehension has to be acquired from lower classes of study as a part of learning. It can never be added in later life by any ‘new’ training. Comprehension is the foundation for competitive edge. In a functional group, persons with competitive edge stand taller and get to enter the realms of decision-making for their quick grasp and unbiased attitude of evaluation. Education must lead to intellectual refinement and confidence borne ut of conviction.

  OUR PRESENT SITUATION

So far, we have been considering items of grooming- physique, mind, intellect and personality of early life. All these must strengthen the character of any individual, provided the approaches are authentic and free of clandestine designs. The age-old suggestion ‘means shall justify the end’ is the best approach if we aim at lasting peace and indisputable supremacy of intellect. Often we witness ‘deviations’ from these tenets though apparently some individuals seemingly flourish in materialistic ascension. The present scenario [of violations of code in a bid] to be wealthy by hook or crook is common sight. But, the silent majority who still sticks to values does fight it hard to make ends meet. They have the blessings of the ultimate in that they do not fear of consequences at any stage in life; they need not run under cover for misdeeds. Morality out of fear is also welcome, as otherwise chaos would pervade to a point of no return. Slowly our society has lent itself to be ruled by desire than by desirability. Such members silently suffer though looking well off for all outward appearance. Greed has set in and seems to spread unabated.

The ‘greed’ silently destroys balance and induces more greed by trying to justify the acts of omission or commission. But, it can never substitute the serene peace of mind. Peace of mind holds the key to the individual’s well being. Of what advantage it is to be sickly wealthy or wealthily sick? The physical dilapidation and the mental trauma of saving the ill-gotten wealth are punishments without imprisonment. Nature is the best leveler. It waits for its moment of onslaught only to deliver a crushing blow ruining a whole edifice to shambles. Is ‘material ascension’ bad? No.  Ascension by hard effort does not carry the ignominy of clandestine or tricky approach. In brief, inability to curb greed, justifying the approach are products of poor analytic skills. Education must be used to prune analytic skills and not for locating loopholes in the system. If someone thinks [s]he is clever, my suggestion is Nature is wise and indomitable. Let us please remember this.