I have been watching "Tidying Up" on Netflix featuring petite cleaning sensation Marie Kondo. Her konmari method is based on the philosophy of joy. Keep only the things that "spark joy", she says in her Japanese accent. Marie is also a master folder, and has a technique of folding clothes - usually in thirds - so that they fold into a smooth rectangle that can be stacked vertically. This both makes for neatness and maximises space.
Today, another thing that sparked joy besides my little daily cleaning has been a meeting with Dr. Vikram Patel. I put forward my proposal with Echo to Dr. Patel, who is an eminent psychiatrist dealing with mental health issues globally. Clearly this was daunting because he could quickly spot flaws in my argument. This time I came quite prepared. I had a good presentation and answers to most of his questions.
Today sparked joy.
I find it difficult to toe the line between arrogance and under-confidence. I'm usually on one side or the other. Today I went in fairly prepared, both with the presentation and with expectations, which were quite low. I went in thinking that my idea may be dismissed completely. But with Kartik by my side helping me prepare and present my case to Dr. Patel, I felt confident enough to defend my idea, clear any doubts, and answer questions sufficiently. I also made sufficient headway in terms of progress at the first meeting, and have enough to go on to ask for a second meeting. That already is enough.
We have what it takes to take this project forward. All we need now is funding. Granted that is a big ask, but at the same time, having Sangath and Dr. Vikram Patel by our side is a huge achievement. To be honest, even Kartik and Echo had not yet managed a meeting with Dr. Patel, but now they finally have. Dr. Patel already knew about Sangath and he already has a meeting planned with Dr. Arora. Kartik did not know about this, or did not know that it would be brought up at the meeting, but Dr. Patel apparently has spoken already to Sanjeev Arora and they will be having a meeting next week. So that's very good.
A lot of steps need to be taken to ensure that we are taken seriously. Small steps, like business cards. Medium steps, like a website, and large steps, like registering the organisation formally. I will need Blessin on board for this. I guess that's a nicer way to say, aaaaaaaaaah paaanic, Blessin!
So, all in all a good day. I worked for hours at 91springboard right after the meeting with Dr. Patel. I might take up a work-space over there at Nehru Place. I think the chair arrangement suits me far better because I like having my little corner in the cafe area. So I'll work for another day tomorrow and try to see if it works out with Blessin to finance a chair in the other area. Tomorrow I'll also speak to Google for Entrepreneurs and see what kind of support and funding is available over there.
Had a good catch-up and meeting with Blessin today too. Talked about how to take Sahaayta forward, and honestly talked about my financial situation which was good to do, because someone needs to know about that.
Today, another thing that sparked joy besides my little daily cleaning has been a meeting with Dr. Vikram Patel. I put forward my proposal with Echo to Dr. Patel, who is an eminent psychiatrist dealing with mental health issues globally. Clearly this was daunting because he could quickly spot flaws in my argument. This time I came quite prepared. I had a good presentation and answers to most of his questions.
Today sparked joy.
I find it difficult to toe the line between arrogance and under-confidence. I'm usually on one side or the other. Today I went in fairly prepared, both with the presentation and with expectations, which were quite low. I went in thinking that my idea may be dismissed completely. But with Kartik by my side helping me prepare and present my case to Dr. Patel, I felt confident enough to defend my idea, clear any doubts, and answer questions sufficiently. I also made sufficient headway in terms of progress at the first meeting, and have enough to go on to ask for a second meeting. That already is enough.
We have what it takes to take this project forward. All we need now is funding. Granted that is a big ask, but at the same time, having Sangath and Dr. Vikram Patel by our side is a huge achievement. To be honest, even Kartik and Echo had not yet managed a meeting with Dr. Patel, but now they finally have. Dr. Patel already knew about Sangath and he already has a meeting planned with Dr. Arora. Kartik did not know about this, or did not know that it would be brought up at the meeting, but Dr. Patel apparently has spoken already to Sanjeev Arora and they will be having a meeting next week. So that's very good.
A lot of steps need to be taken to ensure that we are taken seriously. Small steps, like business cards. Medium steps, like a website, and large steps, like registering the organisation formally. I will need Blessin on board for this. I guess that's a nicer way to say, aaaaaaaaaah paaanic, Blessin!
So, all in all a good day. I worked for hours at 91springboard right after the meeting with Dr. Patel. I might take up a work-space over there at Nehru Place. I think the chair arrangement suits me far better because I like having my little corner in the cafe area. So I'll work for another day tomorrow and try to see if it works out with Blessin to finance a chair in the other area. Tomorrow I'll also speak to Google for Entrepreneurs and see what kind of support and funding is available over there.
Had a good catch-up and meeting with Blessin today too. Talked about how to take Sahaayta forward, and honestly talked about my financial situation which was good to do, because someone needs to know about that.
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