![]() Rufus doesn’t consider himself as a photographer- he defines himself as a traveller, one who is on a journey of discovery. Reason #3 ‘ ‘Traveling-it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.’ Credits : Rufus Reynolds It is sad indeed when one’s fellow mates try to pull you down the growth ladder, out of the sheer sense of insecurity and jealousy.’īut that does not deter his quiet resolve of steel, that make him brave the ups and downs of life, yet holding steadfast to the dream. He also makes an honest observation, ‘that one of the many challenges is also the mentality of the people. I wasn’t really living.Ĭultural differences have often posed challenges too- when these man made barriers created chasms instead of building bridges.’ Credits : Rufus Reynoldsįor a global man like Rufus, it is both outrageous and ridiculous to see the narrow minded antics of people around. I did that for a few years and realised I really wasn’t happy. ‘Being from a country where Religion and Culture is priority, the challenges faced are primarily from Family, where they want you to go abroad and get a high paying job that offers you dollars or pounds. Rufus reminisces quietly that the two major challenges faced were familial responsibilities and the mentality of people. They are heroic in taking up challenges that often seem larger-than-life itself. Reason #2 Uncommon heroes do things differently. Now he also runs this fantastic photo tour outfit that takes the tourist out of the individual and makes him a traveller for real. He gave it all up for the dream that calls itself Streets of India– a premier photo sharing community on Instagram and on Facebook. He did try the corporate job scene but the jacket proved too constricting for a man whose dreams came in free size! Credits : Rufus Reynolds ![]() Rufus made Plan A happened because he did not believe in living the Plan B life. We count the costs, we doubt ourselves, we are held back by how others might react. ![]() Most of us settle for a Plan B life because we are too afraid or too meek to choose and make Plan A work. Giving up on security, stability and a predictable life is not easy at all. Well, the foremost reason Ramu kaka is such an inspiration, is simply answered by one statement- because he dared to live his dream. REASON #1 ‘All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them. The Uncommon Box is delighted to bring this urban legend closer to you through a special tete-a-tete that led us to enumerate 5 Reasons why Ramu Kaka is sheer inspiration! Such indeed is the persona of everyone’s favourite Ramu kaka – or Rufus Reynolds, our special inductee into The Uncommon Hall of Fame. It seems befitting to begin this special feature with an original ode to an individual who has scripted his life on the highways and alleys, the mountain passes and the seashores of this world. ‘All of you’- he answered, ‘all of you, in all of me.’ The crashing waves rush to the shore to envelop footprints he has left on the sand, The mighty mountains look down on the treacherous passes that pierce through their hearts, The dusty roads whisper his name in swirls that are carried by the wind,
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