Loud Thinking

Archive for May, 2013

Foresight is the ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.

“Someone is enjoying shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.”

Warren Buffett (born 1930);
American businessman, philanthropist

“Don’t be too hard on yourself. There are plenty of people
willing to do that for you. Love yourself and be proud of
everything that you do. Even mistakes mean you’re trying.”

— Susan Gale

My Motto of Life

Always thinking how to repay the debt of my motherland & to spread joy & happiness to the mankind.

An eye opening news for all Pakistani Parliamentarians

PESHAWAR: Javed Nasim, MPA-elect from Peshawar who defeated Haroon Bilour from PK-3 on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ticket, has said he will not draw salary and perks and will not claim allowances from the government, though he hails from a humble background.

“I am an ordinary man and come from a lower middle family but this is what I can contribute to Naya Pakistan,” he told The News.

Javed Nasim who lives in a 5-mala house on the Dilazak Road, said he would continue his job at an insurance company to earn livelihood for his family. He serves at the insurance company as manager and receives Rs28,000. He does not own a car but uses one given by the company.

“I had Rs2,000 in my bank account the time I was awarded ticket. This fact will not let me change,” he said.

The six-party alliance, Muttahidda Majlis-e-Amal, had also promised in 2002 that its ministers and MPAs would not take salaries, allowances and other perks and privileges but could not keep its promise.

Javed Nasim said the MMA had promised it before election in an attempt to win people’s support but he had crossed that barrier. “I am announcing it voluntarily after getting elected as MPA,” he added.

The MPA-elect said he defeated a strong candidate like Haroon Bilour from a constituency where he was not even residing. He said Dilazak Road was situated in PK-1 while he won election from PK-3. “I did not have resources to run campaign against such a strong candidate and relied

on a motorcycle and my feet

to reach out to voters,” he added.

According to him, he joined the PTI in 2002 and served as its city district secretary general and PK-3 organiser.

Born on 25 September 1964, Javed Nasim has diploma in commerce. He has three children, two sons and a daughter.

“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.”

Helen Keller (1880-1968);
author, lecturer, activist

Write an Email That People Will Read

When you send an email, chances are that it’s competing with hundreds of others for the recipient’s attention. Here’s how to compose emails that people will actually read, answer, and act on:

Get straight to the point. Make your request in the first few sentences. Be polite, but concise. Try an opening like, “Great interview. Thanks for sending it. May I ask a favor?”

Keep it brief. People find long emails irksome and energy-sapping. The more they have to scroll, the less receptive they’ll be. Limit your message to a single screen of reading.

Write a short but informative subject line. With a generic or blank subject line, your message will get lost in your recipient’s inbox. Be specific — try “The Nov. 15 Leadership Program” instead of “Program.” If you’re asking someone to take action, highlight that in the subject.

Today’s Management Tip was adapted from the HBR Guide to Better Business Writing.

“Don’t be offended when people don’t seem to get you. Not everyone recognises brilliance.”

— Linda Poindexter

“You attract what you are, not what you want. So if you want
it then reflect it!”

— Tony Gaskins

BCCI unlikely to impose life ban during meeting (Reports Cricinfo).
Why ICC is mum & hell bent proving that it is in fact, Indian Cricket Council?