Readjusting to the Indian mental framework was quite difficult for me. I learned quickly that the best thing you can do is float along like water, and be ready to react quickly when unpredictable things occur.
I worked closest with the PT teacher at MSS, and I had to overcome many cultural nuances that were the cause of great disparity between our working styles. In the end, I found it best to accept challenges as they rose and not to spend too much energy planning. This is an entirely different mindset to the American and Western way of conducting business. I had to heave myself from my locus of control and let things naturally and chaotically unfold. Such is the way the rest of India functions.
I worked closest with the PT teacher at MSS, and I had to overcome many cultural nuances that were the cause of great disparity between our working styles. In the end, I found it best to accept challenges as they rose and not to spend too much energy planning. This is an entirely different mindset to the American and Western way of conducting business. I had to heave myself from my locus of control and let things naturally and chaotically unfold. Such is the way the rest of India functions.
Best to be like water
Which benefits all things
And does not contend.
It pools where humans disdain to dwell,
Close to the Tao.
Live in a good place.
Keep your mind deep.
Treat others well.
Stand by your word.
Keep good order.
Do the right thing.
Work when it's time.
Only do not contend,
And you will not go wrong.
-Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching, Verse 8
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