Loud Thinking

Archive for 2013

“True love always makes a man better, no matter what woman
inspires it.”

— Alexandre Dumas Pere

Our “rulers” have made Pakistan a mockery

Why to have a minister of tourism in the federal caretaker cabinet of Pakistan, when there are no ministers of finance, foreign affairs and defence?

What a slap on the face of UN sanctions and US who were threatening Pakistan with sanctions over Iran Pak gas pipe line

@NeilBhatiya: India says it will not cap oil imports from Iran, w/ nat’l insurance cos. stepping in http://t.co/sRFsxnvUjv

“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.”

Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962);
U.S. First Lady, diplomat, human rights activist

Use Personal Rituals to Make
Changes Stick

How many times have you promised to exercise more, or start meditating, or spend less time at the office? To make changes that last, create rituals — highly specific behaviors that you do at the same time every day (or on specific days you select). Willpower is a limited resource, so use less of it by making challenging activities automatic. By setting a time for your routine, you don’t have to spend energy thinking about when to get it done. If you find yourself faltering, reduce the challenge but stay the course. Run three days a week instead of four. Repetition, even in very small doses, builds capacity. Any positive change you can make will be hugely satisfying — and a source of inspiration to make the next one.

Today’s Management Tip was adapted from “How to Make a Change that Lasts” by Tony Schwartz.

“Life is truly a ride. We’re all strapped in, and no one can
stop it. As you make your way from youth to adulthood to
maturity, sometimes you put your arms up and scream; sometimes you just hang onto the bar in front of you. But the ride is the thing. I think the most you can hope for at the end of
life is that your hair is messed up, you’re out of breath, and
you didn’t throw up.”

— Jerry Seinfeld

My tweet message to PMLN

PMLN must clarify Saudi gift of 20 Bullet Proof vehicles when donation/contribution of foreign govt to any party is prohibited?

My tweet messages to Najam Sethi to meet severe power emergency in Punjab.

1. @nayyarahmad: @najam_sethi @najamsethi 2 holidays are peanuts it’s emergency there4 order closure of all shops offices marriage halls by 6PM

2. @nayyarahmad: @najam_sethi @najamsethi Marriage halls should only serve cold drink, soup or tea and close by 6PM to meet power emergency.

Humility is being modest, meek and teachable.

“Live simply so others may simply live.”

Mother Teresa (1910-1997);
founder of the Missionaries of Charity