Mr Sharma tries to draw some general principles- “rules of the road” -from this clutch of insights, but even he does not take them too seriously (one of his rules is “Don't get hung up on rules” ) .
He experiences a deep sense of alienation, partly because of the mundane nature of his job and his non-conformism but also because he's not accepted and ostracized by his environment.
The vindictive psychology of some men is beyond such analysis, but the expectations widely imposed on women, and how non-conformists are treated, can be probed, and maybe even changed.
Wh-you know, one who was drummed off the force because he refused to play by the rules, and now he hires himself out to impose his own brand of rough justice?
Children who play more tend to display traits such as nonconformity, curiosity, persistence, and a willingness to take risks—all important characteristics in the quest of innovative solutions.
The second instance where working hard seems to be good advice is in a predictable, slow-moving society with several clearly laid out paths to success.
But then, despite the fact he's been a fellow at the Academy for nearly 20 years, Turner was proving to be the odd man out in the play-safe world of British art.