“Knowledge is never general” — Lola Kutti, VJ — MTV India

Since this was said by Lola, there is no reason for me to not believe it. Knowledge is never general.

I gather knowledge from everything that happens during the day. For example, I recently learned that I should effectively remove the stirrer from my to-go Starbucks coffee before drinking to avoid damages to my eyes and nose. Poking yourself in the eye is not the only way to learn though. I learn a lot from the books I read too… some of my favourite authors who have given me immense knowledge on how to remain alive are Jeffery Archer, Jonathan Stroud, Stephenie Meyer, LJ Smith, Eric Segal, Enid Blyton, JK Rowling, Cecelia Ahern and many more…

Lets see what all they have taught me.

Jeffery Archer — Do not be a criminal lawyer. If you already are a criminal lawyer, don’t kill anyone… that makes you a criminal. If you already are a criminal, read Prison Diaries…

Jonathan Stroud — Be as arrogant as you want to be… after all, you are a “special” case… But try to avoid conflicts with Afrits… they can permanently damage your backside.

Stephenie Meyer — Do not date a vampire… they are highly confused.

LJ Smith — Do not date a vampire… they are highly confused.

Eric Segal — Don’t read my books.

Enid Blyton — Read my books till you are 6 years old. Then, start reading JK Rowling.

JK Rowling — Although people term air transport as the safest mode of travel, try avoiding brooms. Also, if you see a green flash of light coming towards you… duck.

Cecelia Ahern — You don’t have to fall in love with all the wrong ones. It is not necessary in finding the right one.

PS: I love You… for reading my travesties…

These are just a few books that teach life lessons like no other. But there are other ways to educate yourself. Just consult your female best friends on your issues with economic fragmentation, financial upheaval, integrated inbound marketing, demand and supply chain management and policy implementation…

More often than not, the answer to all those questions will be “Just dump his ass”.