"Nothing begins or nothing ends that is that paid with a moan, for we are born of other's pains but perish in our own."

Man is the main cause of destiny. Life may give bouquets or brickbats may blow hot or blow cold, may shower compliments or criticism and the way one reacts in these circumstances will shape one's destiny.

Society does not expect one to do extraordinary things, but they would expect one to do ordinary things in an extraordinary way. Whatever one does it should have a touch of one's own and it will speak volumes of one. Once the mind gets tuned to the feeling that in all circumstances- irrespective of whether they are favorable or unfavorable, one has to act in a way that is expected of one: then in course of time it become a part of one's life.

If we unroll pages of history and dog into literature, there are innumerable examples of men who have done ordinary things in an extraordinary way, and it has received a seal of their personality.

Winston Churchill had received an invitation from a circus company, which read," Your presence would honour us at the first show of ours in the city of London. Please do come along with your friends, if you have any." Any other person would have torn the card or taken action against the circus company, but Winston Churchill replied in his inimitable style, paying back thus," Many thanks for the invitation to attend your first show, but preoccupation prohibits me from attending it. I would certainly like to attend your second show, if you have any."

Napoleon was confronted by an embarrassing question when he was in Russia to conquer the country. An old lady asked him "Is it true that you Frenchmen fight for land, fight for wealth, and fight for women? We Russians are not so: if we fight, we fight only for our honour."

Napoleon's aides drew out their swords and for a moment the situation was a little tense. But napoleon silenced them and said "Madam, what you say is true and I agree with you. Everybody fights for what he does not have."

Marks twain was to address a gathering of five thousand people at seven o'clock, but he did not turn up. Later at half seven, it was announced that he could not come due to unavoidable circumstances and that he would address them the following day. Next day again he did not come and the same announcement was made again. On the following day, there were only five hundred people and at seven o'clock sharp twain came. Sensing the impatience of the angry audience, he began his address..." I was to address you day before yesterday but I did not come. I was to address you yesterday, but I did not come- believe me- I was doing nothing- I came today, because I did not want to address the crowd of 5000, but the cream of 500 that is, you " . The tension was relieved and the hostile crowd became happy and receptive.

In most hotel rooms, it is written "Please do not smoke in bed". Normally such boards are not liked by the guests of the hotel, especially chain smokers.

Realizing this, an intelligent hotelier displayed a board in ever room of his hotel "If you have to smoke in bed please do- but let us know where to put your ashes."

Thus, we find innumerable examples of doing extraordinary way. What one needs is to think a little, use one's discretion and face the situation discreetly a seal of one's personality. Try today: your deeds will speak volumes about you, as it will have your distinct touch..... Touch of your personality.