I learnt two new things at a get together recently.

Arun apprised me of his latest regime – he’s been following the 48 hour fasting for the last few months (which helps release toxins).

This is how it goes – he takes his dinner on Saturday and then has the next meal on Monday night, i.e. after 48 hours.

He only consumes water the entire Sunday and the major part of Monday. And what if there’s a craving to eat – well he simply doses off on Sunday!

He remains occupied in his office on Monday and has a normal dinner once he’s home.

Is he feeling better?
Oh yes!

Has he lost any weight?
Not at all 🙂

My learning – our body is simply fantastic and pretty flexible 🙂

* I am not recommending this diet to you, just sharing what one of my colleague follows

I then saw Varun join the gathering and he mentioned about the recent layoffs in his MNC.

A big part of the team at Singapore got fired and as per their law, the person needs to leave the country within 60 days if unable to find another job.

Varun felt blessed to be still in job and that too in India – says even if fired he’ll be living with pride in his own country!

My learning – the grass looks greener on the other side.

All this and much more, thanks to Salil Agrawal for providing us a platform each month to meet, learn and enjoy a few moments with some like minded colleagues.

He organises an informal pan IIM get together in Gurgaon (IIMAGES) every month where we get to meet real connects and indulge in real conversations!

I am excited for the next gathering which is scheduled on 4th July..

How about you?
Apart from your office colleagues, how often do you connect with others in person?

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