What is the biggest achievement in life?
Money, gadgets, and clothes can only do so much to make you happy. In a generation where we equate material possessions with happiness, why is it that most of us are still miserable with how our lives are turning out?Life is fleeting. Most people think that we are given the chance to live in order to accumulate wealth so that when we are old, we are comfortable and secured. But as told by those who are on their deathbeds, material things are the least you remember when you are dying.Friendship, family, love, and relationships. These things are the ones you will look back to when you are on the brink of death. You will think about the memories (or the lack thereof) you created together with your loved ones. You will reminisce the good old times and wish you didn’t work too hard.Life’s ultimate achievement can be measured by the number of lives you have touched. You can have millions of dollars and still be lonely when you realize nobody remembers anything you’ve done to make someone happy.Our purpose in life is to invest our time and attention in something larger and bigger than ourselves. Live not just for yourself but for all the people who matter to you.Do something worth remembering and if you’re lucky, there will be people who will cry at your deathbed and will thank you for creating a difference and making a mark in their lives.When that happens, you have achieved your ultimate purpose in life.
By 25 years old, what are the minimum achievements you should have in life?
1. A FULL TIME job. You should be working full-time. You don't necessarily have to be earning a living wage by 25, but you should be working full-time. You should be experiencing what it is like out in the working world, and getting real world work experience under your belt. Then you will be in a much better place to get a good paying job.2. Relatively Independent. You should probably not be living with your parents at age 25. Have roommates, at least. No excuse for a 25 year old to be living at mom and dad's house. By the time someone is 25, they should be well on the path the self-sufficiency. If you can't afford it, then start thinking about what you really need vs. what you really want, in terms of expenses. It's hard to be independent, but you learn quickly and it's well worth it in the end.3. If you are living with your parents, then you need to be contributing to the household. Doing your own laundry, making your own meals, paying for your expenses and helping with house costs. You're far too old to have your parents do everything for you.4. You begin to realize that you don't want to stay up late and party. It starts to no longer You realize your responsibilities. You start taking responsibilities seriously.5. Probably a college degree. Now days it's really hard to get a reasonable job without a college degree. The job market is highly competitive across nearly all fields. A college degree is required now for jobs that really don't need one. Employers have really tightened their hiring practices and requirements they are seeking aren't necessarily needed to do the job.6. Someone already mentioned this, and I agree. Having integrity at your age is key. You're too old to be making excuses. To be dishonest. Start being accountable for your actions. Take responsibility for yourself. If you make a mistake, own up to it.
What are the achievements of the Dravidian movement in Tamil Nadu?
2nd largest economy in India after MaharashtraMadurai Junction—well-paced urbanisation in Tamil Nadu means that lower tier cities like Madurai, Tiruchi and Kovai are treated more evenly than Mumbai or Bangalore centred Maharashtra or Karnataka.2. Massive reduction in povertyEvery 1 in 2 people were under BPL in 80s. Today, 1 in 10 people are under BPL in Tamil Nadu.3. Devadasi system abolished completelyA system where girls were married to deities only to be sexually exploited and raped was brought to a complete close in Tamil Nadu. In Karnataka, however, The SC slaps fine on govt for no reply to its orders to clamp down on the exploitation.4. Dalit archakas trained by the state governmentTamil Nadu has the only Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments department that offers free education and training to Dalit students who want to train as archakas. Since 1971, the government has facilitated this. Both women and men can train under this scheme—although caste and gender prejudices have made it difficult for them to be serve their roles.5. Transgenders and sexual minorities recognised by governmentTamil Nadu was the first state to recognise transgenders in official registries until the Supreme Court directed all states to do the same in 2014.Tamil Nadu is also the only state to offer gender reassignment surgeries as part of state healthcare.Trans woman police officer, Prithika Yashini6. Tamil cinema is the second largest film industry in IndiaAn inevitable product of the Dravidian movement and enjoyed world over as an inseparable part of Tamil culture.7. Most urbanised state in India since 1991At 14.9mn, Tamil Nadu has highest broadband subscribers in country - TOI 20168. Environmentally friendlyIndia’s Tamil Nadu Could Become a Renewable Energy PowerhouseTamil Nadu hits top slot in solar power capacity addition as south surges aheadTirunelveli, Tamil Nadu9. Education above allTamil Nadu spends more than any other state on education. Tamil Nadu produces the most graduates per year in India.10. Tamil Nadu is India’s most economically free stateTN still most economically free; Gujarat, Andhra gain
Why are cities the most spectular achievements of human civilization??
No! I don't think Cities are the most spectacular achievevement of humans. Maybe in the past when the cities of today were small towns or villages they were the greatest achievement. There people could live in harmony with one another. Today that village charm is lost and we are left with is the self-centered city life. So I don't think Cities are the greatest achievement of humans. Now we should hope to presereve whats left of the small town charm. That would be an achievement.
Describe some of the cultural achievements of ancient societies and explain how they still impact us today?
The invention of the wheel, hands down. =) But seriously a lot of the systems existing in the present are based on ancient civilizations. Where did the alphabet come from? (From Ancient Greece.) The Hindu-Arabic numerals? (Obvious.) The Sewerage system? (From some other civilization I cannot recall) Civilizations of the present are just revisions of civilizations of the past.
How does language affect thought?
Can you think of any examples of how language affects thought? For example, indigenous tribes in Australia use cardinal directions versus left-right like us, which then forces them to always be aware of their position, what direction they're facing etc. ("The spoon is north east of the bowl") If you can think of any examples I'd appreciate it :)
Are you proud of your native language?
Sure, why not? But I rarely put it that way, or think about it much.It is a minor league language, hard for others to understand and even harder for them to pronounce correctly.One of those quirky Lilliput countries in Europe that for nostalgia keep their Royal Family around in their scenic little castles and colorful heraldic clothing. The men even get to carry swords while the top-tier ladies have jewels the size of matchboxes on their tiaras and brooches.Our towns are quaint brick construction, we have aging green bronze statues around town celebrating mostly forgotten authors and philosophers, here and there one of our ancient kings on a big bronze horse.Fortunately many of my countrymen speak excellent English, make interesting TV dramas, occasionally make world class gourmet food, and make toys beloved by children around the planet.And as fate would have it, our language is one of those foundational ones like Latin and Greek that gave rise to others, notably to English and Australian.We say “go’dag min ven” and down under they say “goo’day, mate.” Nice, eh.But pride if I recall is one of those Seven Deadly Sins with sloth, lust, gluttony and greed.But in all honesty, we are sort of proud of our beloved Queen “Daisy” as we get to call her (real name Margarethe of course), and her really very nice oldest son, Crown Prince Frederik who had the wisdom to pick the first pretty Australian girl he met in a Sydney pub, likely on a dare from his Olympic Sailing Team mates as his future bride, and we all admire and cherish Crown Princess Mary of Tasmania and their 4 lovely children. Hard not to be proud of such level-headed and down to earth royals who spend a lot of time in Greenland by the way.The Crown Prince also made a largely unreported visit in July 2011 to the tsunami-fallout struck Tohoku region, and played soccer with local school kids in their gyms, kids who were not allowed to play outside due to the radiation fear. This kindness is largely unknown here - or anywhere. A very cool guy. His grandpa, King Frederik IX was also pretty cool - served in the Danish merchant marine in his early years and had tattoos to prove it!Yes, envy is another of the 7 sins, but many countries may envy us. But look at the happy prince, likely thinking 5 kids would be even more fun than 4.Peter Fuchs © 2018ps: I speak 3 other languages, and am very fond of each of them, Finnish, English and Japanese. Proud that I can speak them, I suppose.