[Arun Singla] Below is a copy of the message that I sent a couple of days back on what SPAM really is. I now hear, that is did not reach most of us. All are invited to comment.

Dear Comrades,

Tis nice to hear from you. Reminds me of that last time, when we played this game and has unquantifiable fun.

After all that I have done for you each one of you – you decide to start spamming at that exact moment when I was not present. Without caring to tell me about it. Well, this is least unexpected of. IT breaks my heart, you know. Today this very day, the 6th of February 2005, I resolve not to pardon each one of you for playing this dirty trick on me 😉

Now then, this is a very relevant question. I think all of you should know about it – sooner rather than later.

Quality SPAM has various definitions. But from that parts that I come from, it is characterized by the these characteristics-

It is spontaneous. If flows, emanates rather. There’s no stopping it. It’s an irreversible force (so called juggernaut) that subsumes everything in its path. It does not discriminate on the basis on quality, content, simplicity or complexity. It is like that flutter of a butterfly’s wings which leads to tornados in Texas. It inspires. It MOTIvates. Further, It is just like Hinduism – it is all encompassing. It enlightens and is usually a parallel thought process. In its sublime form, it’s a metaphor. (The jazz musician at work) It’s like development – its multidimensional, as opposed to the concept of growth which in one-dimensional. It is like that picture which conveys 1000 words. It is the unfathomable 1st part of the public puzzle which invades and pervades the life of most of us IIM Indore participants. Last but not the least; it is like that first step of a 1000 mile journey which leads to instant gratification and long term sustainable competitive advantage for those who choose to practice it. I hope this suffices.

“Bowing down, while exiting the scene”

[Arun Singla] P.S.: All in lighter vein