Thursday 31 January 2019

Education today...

The greatest challenge facing education today is the need to discover with our students a new way of thinking. Teachers should know what is to learn and what is to share and how to share their learning with the students. We need to put ourselves in the shoes of the learners, being able to face a situation from their point of view. We do need to imagine what is possible to make education more creative. There’s still a lot of room for innovation in education. Teachers have a unique role now, they should help their students pursue their challenging plans. Personalized teaching could be less stressful for the students. Teachers should become collaborators rather than instructors as they help their students navigate their challenging projects. And yes, we need to encourage students to prepare for the lesson before the class on that topic. Lastly, a good education is a system that makes the student a better human being. Col Pradeep Pendyala, Anaesthesiologist.

Sunday 27 January 2019

You are the Best...

We need to become the best of ourselves and transform ourselves into the person we believe we should be. We need to have a picture of ourselves in our mind’s eye: a version of ourselves which is nothing but the best. We are capable of accomplishing great things...Success is very subjective... It could be just being a good husband or a wife, or just having a smile at the end of the day. The first step to being ourselves is to accept ourselves....not only accepting the good parts but also accepting the imperfection in us. Stop comparing yourself to others ...just think yourself to be the best...and try your best to actually become one. Always feel good about yourself, have a positive outlook in everything you do or see. Learn to love yourself. BTW, your life is not scripted by someone, you are the scriptwriter of your life....you are the solo scriptwriter. Unlock your full potential now, right now. Col Pradeep Pendyala, Anaesthesiologist.

Wednesday 23 January 2019

Happiness...

You must have noticed that I look very happy all the time...many people actually ask me how can they be happier than what they are right now. Frankly, being happy or happier is the easiest thing in the world...I am sure, something is making you unhappy, irritated or depressed...first of all, stop pleasing people, spend some time with friends which fill your day with memories that last lifelong, if you have a passion for doing something, just do it, don't postpone it for tomorrow. Take good care of your health and appearance. Get a new goal very often after you have achieved your last goal and work towards it. Nothing would make you more happy than achieving something that you aimed for. The most important thing to be happy is to have realistic expectations from the self and the world. Keep doing the things that you love despite of getting enough attention or appreciation. Lastly, don't miss out on the little things... it’s always those little things that make us happy. Col Pradeep Pendyala, Anaesthesiologist.

Thursday 17 January 2019

Gurkha Soldier...



I am a trained Gurkha Soldier, who was hand picked for Black Rock expedition along with nine other soldiers including two Sherpa who had earlier successfully climbed Kangchenjunga. I was incidentally the only medical officer in that expedition with no other medical personnel. It lasted for seven days of patrol through virgin land...I was a Captain of Army Medical Corps those days in 1984 and with no previous experience of mountaineering as I belonged to Andhra Pradesh where you don't find mountains. We walked through ice capped mountains ranging between 18000 to 21000 feet height with our rucksack filled with Shakkar Para and tinned minced meat. Those days, we never had google navigation app, our only navigation tool was our compass which told us which way is north. There was minimal chance of safe return but we did it successfully and I was recommended for VSM but definitely received Army Commander's appreciation Card for my gallantry. Col Pradeep Pendyala, Anaesthesiologist.

Tuesday 15 January 2019

Enjoy the lyrics...

Lyrics...

I feel bad, when I notice the present generation don't pay attention to the lyrics of the songs....frankly, good songs are combination of magnificent lyrics and great music ...It's only in the lyrics, we find intense feelings and emotions of the singer. I always give importance to the meaning of the song, its meaning, emotions and feelings...of course, music too matters and romantic and passionate songs are always my first choice. Songs are nothing but words, ideas and emotions expressed with melodious voice. Lyrics do matter a lot...but, unfortunately, the present songs don't give much importance to the lyrics. Trust me, you'll enjoy the magic of a good song only if you pay attention to the lyrics besides the music. Frankly, I am a lyrics guy although I enjoy present as well as old great compositions. Trust me, great lyrics can make any song great...let me request the GenNext to write good lyrics for the songs although it need not be sheer poetry. Col Pradeep Pendyala, Anaesthesiologist.

Tuesday 8 January 2019

Positive Vibes...

I'm sure, you all know the meaning of a positive vibe or a good vibe...Vibes are the emotional signals a person gives out to those around them with their body language and social interactions. An example of good vibes is a happy person smiling and having a positive effect on those around them. Obviously, everyone would love to have positive vibes...very simple to acquire...start your day dishing out compliments, find what is positive among your friends and others and tell them about it...and yes, start your day, with few affirmations and positive comments...besides that, keep your energy focused to accomplish your goals. Still not convinced...?? Try to listen to good music, first thing in the morning...it would improve your mood for sure and yes start your day with a laughter. Still busy with your negativism...? just stop intentionally and focus on the positive things happening around you. Col Pradeep Pendyala, Anaesthesiologist.

Sang with tremendous amount of emotions and feelings...Col Pendyala Prad...

Army life and languages...

Being in army for 33 long years, I could learn around nine languages...well, actually, I was posted at almost all the states of India during my service, I just had to learn the language of that state in 2-3 years of my posting at that place. Learning a new language is very exciting hobby...try it. During my first posting in Sikkim, Lachung, my sahayak was a Gurkha soldier, he was my buddy as well as my teacher of Gurkhali. My biggest inspiration was our ex Prime Minister Sri PV Narasimha Rao whom I met accidentally in a rally at Vishakhapatnam in 1971, where he was translating a live Hindi speech of Mrs Indira Gandhi into Telugu. I could never forget his amazing talent of translating a live speech within seconds. I believe, he could speak 16 languages fluently. Frankly, I myself could learn many languages by listening to All India Radio news bulletins in various languages and watching TV serials and popular movies in many languages and of course, by being posted at almost every corner of India, thanks to army life... Col Pendyala Pradeep, Anaesthesiologist.

Sunday 6 January 2019

Let us be different...

I am sure, many must have encouraged you to be different and not to care what anyone thinks of you..but, do they tell you what exactly you should do. The best part of being different comes when you prove everyone wrong...!! Everyone knows that no one is the same, everyone is different and we should embrace our different(ness)... No, I am not saying all that...I am trying to convey that we must stand out from the others because we are not just others...!! We can get our passion from somebody, but let's not imitate them..because uniqueness is the one which comes without imitating....just be yourself for a while, I am sure, you will definitely find your goal...your uniqueness can be found only by you...nobody else...don't try to make an effort to fit in somewhere, where you don't belong, you can be yourself. Col Pendyala Pradeep, Anaesthesiologist.