All Talk and No Action

Humans have always been like this.

Time and again I come across such pieces and am amazed at how unfazed they leave me.

Yes, human beings are pathetic.

No, the fact offers no shock value anymore. 

My two years with Pankhudi have proved good for my personal growth.

When I was elected as its Public Relations representative, earlier this year, I had grand plans for the group. I still do.

Only, now they are more grounded.

One of the most important activities required of a PR Rep is of volunteer management and training. As a part of this, I reach out to young working professionals and college students in Mumbai.

A lot of people believe that good media coverage, participation at NGO fairs, etc. help to get more volunteers.

Often, I also come across reading material that suggests do's and dont's for PR professionals in the non-profit segment. Regular follow-up calls/mails/thank you notes often go a long way to sustain interest levels amongst volunteers and arrest attrition, or so they claim.

The feeling is wrong.

Apart from stroking the ego of the recipient, such notes don't achieve much.

I have come to realise that man finds the purpose, and not vice-versa.

You may want to apply this to your life.

Ever loved a hobby enough to take it to a higher level of proficiency? Didn't you take the initiative to find like minded individuals and learning groups? Did a "welcome" mail from them help to bolster your interest in the activity? Will your commitment increase exponentially, if they mailed you regularly and expressed how grateful they were to have you?

I am sure, it wouldn't.

Since, people who want to pursue a calling, do it anyway.

Understood?

Very good.

Hmm... Err... Did I just ask to be fired??