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Recently I had an interesting discussion with some of my close friends on the subject of success. Each individual was posed a question, “Do you think you are successful?” to which he had to answer candidly. Every person was given five minutes in which he had to briefly narrate whether he is successful in life and give reasons for or against. Each person tried to present a balanced picture of his success and failure. When it came to my turn I had to excuse myself saying this question was not easy to answer and it would require good amount of thinking to dissect my life. However, I promised that I will come back with a reply soon. After considerable thinking I came to the following conclusion. Not just about whether I am successful or not but rather what could be the parameters to measure success and how do we apply them to our life.
In my opinion success cannot be perceived as an attainment of the object. To do that would be a very narrow interpretation. Success is an ongoing pursuit and has more to do with the mindset of an individual. Parameters of success therefore have to be dynamic and not fixed. As a corollary, it would not be possible for anyone to state as a universal truth that person is successful or a failure. This is so because before each success perhaps there could have been a stage where he may have suffered heavy setbacks and regarded himself as a failure.
In the context of the above, what could be the deciding factor between success and failure? I feel you are successful until you have given up. Difference between success and failure is when you stop trying and accept yourself as a failure. Therefore success is a state of mind and not attainment of the object. It is this positive state of mind that makes you relook at the ways of doing things differently, keeps you constantly in pursuit and gives you hope that becomes ‘raison d’etre’ of your life. It gives you purpose in life, something to live for- thing that is your passion, something that is most dear to you. As long as you live with that passion and purpose you are successful. This could be your profession, pursuit of innovation, desire to contribute by social work or merely an intention to become better individual by setting some self- improvement goals. Successful person is not one who has attained an object of his fancy but the one who continuously recalibrates his goals to finally find the purpose of his life and devote his rest of the life to achieve that. Success is in continuing the journey and not reaching the temporary destination.
Question may come to the mind that “isn’t pursuing the purpose of the life not the same as pursuing some kind of object”? The answer is NO. There is a difference between the two. When you pursue your fancied object for success it becomes transitory and transactional. Who you are- whether success or failure becomes subject to its attainment or non-attainment. When you pursue the purpose of your life, your success becomes a journey in pursuit, where you enjoy success of little milestones you may have set. When you are driven by passion and hope, you always feel that success is a continuous pursuit not the end of the journey.
How does one find the purpose of life to which he can relate himself the best? Well, simple exercises can help.
Judging myself by the measures above I told my friends later that I have not stopped my journey yet and I consider myself successful merely on that count.
Are you a seeker of the purpose of your life or a self- assumed success or failure on the count of attainment of objects? Are you on a continuous journey or a tired traveler winding up the journey? Think about it. It could be an interesting revelation.
The Seminar, Public Relations & Membership Development Committee of the BCAS released the diamond jubilee edition of the premium BCAS Referencer on April 30, 2022, by the hands of known Bollywood Editor & Director duo Mr. Amol Gupte and Ms. Deepa Bhatia at the Andheri Recreation Club. At a musical concert planned post release, Dr. Rahul Joshi and his team performed to entertain the attendees. Over 100 members blessed the landmark event of the BCAS.
The Managing Committee of the BCAS organized a hybrid Lecture Meeting on May 04, 2022, “Overview of Pillar Two from a practitioner’s perspective, a critical concept in International Taxation”. I am happy to state that the BCAS is now equipped to conduct events in hybrid model to remain relevant in knowledge dissemination during the current time.
The International Taxation Committee of the BCAS concluded its annual 4 days long duration course on FEMA on May 14, 2022. As the course was offered on hybrid model many professionals could benefit.
The Taxation Committee of the BCAS organized a half day Seminar on Taxation of Virtual Digital Asset (popularly referred to as Crypto Currency). The seminar was held in virtual mode where the learned speakers explained the Tax aspects on the Digital Assets to around 100 professionals.
The Managing Committee of the BCAS has planned a Lecture Meeting in hybrid model on May 18, 2022. The topic is innovative where the renowned speaker will deliver a 90-minute lecture on “Steering through Global Crisis with Specunomics”. I appeal to all not to miss the event as the topic is very interesting.
The Taxation Committee has planned the 3rd 6 days Virtual Direct Tax Home Refresher Course from May 19, 2022, till June 06, 2022. In the past we have noticed that more than 1000 professionals benefitted from the course at their location. I urge you all to register for the course in large numbers for enhancing your knowledge in Direct Taxation.
BCAS jointly with IMC, BCCI and CTC has scheduled a one Day Hybrid Seminar on TDS and TCS Provisions – A 360° Perspective on May 20, 2022. Please register at the earliest as it would provide useful tips.
The International Taxation Committee of the BCAS has planned a Hybrid Panel Discussion on Important Developments in Transfer Pricing on May 23, 2022. Before the discussion a publication on “Law and Practice of Transfer Pricing in India – Transfer Pricing Compendium” shall be released.
After a gap of two years, The Human Resource Development Committee of the BCAS has planned the Power Summit 2022 and this year experts will deal with the topic “Thriving in a Transformed Hybrid World” at the Orchid Hotel, Vile Parle, on 28th May 2022. I request members to register in large numbers.
The Human Resource Development Committee has planned 9th Youth RRC on May 21, 2022, at Western Heights by Adani, Andheri. YRRC is an annual pilgrimage for young CA and through the one-day event, they gain enormous knowledge. I request members to encourage their young office colleagues to participate in the event.
Thank You!
With Best Regards,
CA Mihir Sheth
Vice President
Please feel free to write to me at vp@bcasonline.org |
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