Lessons from my Mentor

Life is short; sometimes unfair too!

COVID has caused a lot of disruption, many lost their jobs, many lost their dear ones, well, I lost a wonderful Mentor 😕

Anil Kumar R — An extremely talented, gifted Software Architect, yet the most down-to-earth person. So much to say, I don’t think a blog can cover it all. We will always miss you Anil.

Over time, unknowingly you have taught me, inspired me, and mentored me in so many ways. I thought of penning down some of those… I will carry these learnings for the rest of my life…

• Constant learning — information is free, your interest is what matters!
• Attend conferences — it’s a fantastic place to learn & network.
• Never panic in any situation — be captain cool! There’s a solution to every problem.
• Connect with people — keep in touch.
• Say YES to opportunities — you never know what future unfolds
• Don’t stop at answers — understand the method of finding answers (GBM)
• Make books your best friend — Friends come and go; Wisdom doesn’t.
• Mentor/groom juniors
• Make time — for those who need your help. It’s okay to say not now, but never say no.
• Humble — it’s not what you’ve got, it’s how you behave that defines you.

And last but not least,

• CHASE BIG DREAMS — impossible is nothing.

Life can sometimes be unfair, and this time it has been outright brutal. I still cannot imagine going to the office and not being able to see you around Anil. Will miss you forever. Your loss is irreplaceable.

Even while leaving us, you’ve taught us a lesson — life is short, unpredictable and it is important to cherish the present moment than anything else in this world.

Thank you for everything Anil.

May your soul rest in peace 🙏