Loud Thinking

Archive for 2013

“Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.”

— Alfred A. Montapert

Real ruler in India is its military – Civilian set up is just a facade

If the Indian government is so weak and afraid of the Indian establishment, which is headed by Indian army, that the government was forced to lick its own spit (first they submitted a statement in the Lok Sabha that Pak Army had no hand in the killings of the Indian soldiers, 5 KM inside the border, about which Indian army in fact, filed an FIR as well, and later on, took a 180 degrees turn and openly blamed Pak Army SSG soldiers, all under its establishment’s pressure), then the only course left for the Pakistan’s government is to directly talk with the Indian army, which wields real power in India, over the dummy civilian government’s facade.

If the Indian government is so weak and afraid of the Indian establishment, which is headed by Indian army, that the government was forced to lick its own spit (first they submitted a statement in the Lok Sabha that Pak Army had no hand in the killings of the Indian soldiers, 5 KM inside the border, about which Indian army in fact, filed an FIR as well, and later on, took a 180 degrees turn and openly blamed Pak Army SSG soldiers, all under its establishment’s pressure), then the only course left for the Pakistan’s government is to directly talk with the Indian army, which wields real power in India, over the dummy civilian government’s facade.

“Just because a man lacks the use of his eyes doesn’t mean he lacks vision.”

— Stevie Wonder

An eye opening statement of Nawaz Sharif quoted by the daily “The Nation” today.

“Our sources also tell me that there is a hidden hand of India in certain disturbances going on in Pakistan and the acts of terrorism which take place in many parts of Pakistan,” he said. The PM said Pakistan is however eager to settle all the disputes with India including Kashmir through dialogue.

“A man who trims himself to suit everybody will soon whittle himself away.”

— Charles Schwab

“Peace is a daily, a weekly, a monthly process, gradually changing opinions, slowly eroding old barriers, quietly building new structures.”

John F. Kennedy (1917-1963);
35th US President

Refuse to Participate in a Cutthroat Environment

It’s demoralizing to have a boss who pits you against your colleagues. Don’t give in to this dynamic. Instead, collaborate with coworkers to find your own ways of working together that don’t ratchet up the competition. Tell your boss how you feel about the situation, but be diplomatic and constructive. If she thinks you’re complaining, she won’t take your concerns seriously. Discuss it with your colleague(s) first and then meet with your boss, perhaps together. Say you’d like to stop vying for the spotlight, because it’s distracting you from doing your best work. Ask if she can avoid putting you in competitive situations (and give a few examples, in case she’s not tuned in to her own behavior) so you can both be more productive—to the benefit of all.

Adapted by HBR from the HBR Guide to Office Politics.

How Optimism Can Hurt Your Team

For managers, optimism may seem like a great trait to have: A boss with a can-do attitude motivates others and makes them feel good. But there’s a downside too. An excessively positive outlook on a tough project may give the impression that you think the work is easy and doesn’t require any struggle. And, when you aren’t concerned about or dismiss the problems your team faces, it leaves others to worry about those risks. You might also send the message that mistakes and failure are not an option because the work should be a breeze. Wise managers know that missteps are inevitable, and that failure is just the price of creativity. So next time you want to ask your team, “How hard can it be?” reconsider whether you’re being overly optimistic.

Adapted by HBR from “Your Optimism Might Be Stifling Your Team,” by Liz Wiseman.

Mr. Nawaz Sharif Prime Minister of Pakistan, perhaps you know very well that your today’s gesture of goodwill of releasing 365 Indian prisoners, which was almost ignored by the thankless Indians and their media, has been reciprocated by the Indians by martyring our soldier on the LOC. Yesterday, the Indians martyred a captain of the Pak Army.

Now the question is are we supposed to live under the aggressive designs and hegemony of the Indians under your rule, as a disgraced nuclear power?

Kindly, immediately snap diplomatic ties with India and stop any Indian planes overflying Pakistan.

If India do not want to live in peace with Pakistan, we should tell them that Pakistan also gives them a hoot.