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Archive for May, 2014

Steve Jobs

Jobs redefined the way the world used personal computers, through the company he founded, Apple, Inc.
He created Mac computers and the GUI (Graphical User Interface).
But he rubbed a lot of people the wrong way with his driven personality.
By age of 30, the board of directors of the very company he built “fired” him, leaving him humiliated and depressed.
But he started another company (NeXT Computer), which developed the next-generation personal computer technology, and bought Lucasfilm’s computer graphics division and renamed it Pixar.
When a failing Apple, Inc. asked Jobs to return to their helm, he again took over and eventually made Apple, Inc. one of the most innovative and profitable companies on the planet.

Abraham Lincoln

The 16th President of the United States who was responsible for ending slavery in his country was the self-educated son of a country frontier family.
He tried starting his own businesses and a political career, but because of the lack of education, powerful connections, or money, he failed at two businesses and in eight elections.
When he got married to Mary Todd, they had four sons, but three of them died early on from illness—triggering clinical depression in Lincoln.
But by 1860, Lincoln got nominated to be the Democratic candidate to the presidency.
He won the elections, and as President of the United States oversaw the Civil War to its very end, with the emancipation of African-American slaves.

Dear Mr. Prime Minister,

AoA.

Today, we all Pakistanis thank and bow our head before Allah, for His Blessings, in making this country a nuclear power, which came into being in the name of Allah.

The entire nation is also grateful to Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and all those who (then) advised him wisely, for nuclear detonations on 28 May, 1998, which was also an announcement to the world that Pakistan was a declared nuclear power.

Sir, leaving aside the fact that Pakistan is a nuclear power and that this fact did help in restraining our main adversary India, from its planned aggression against Pakistan, on many occasions in the past, the realty remains that the balance of power is gradually tilting towards India, due its unbridled spendings on defence, which currently has almost crossed the $40 billion. And very soon it may touch $60 billion, which amount is half of Chinese spendings on defence. Although, Indian economy is no match to the Chinese economy, which has exports of over $200 billion per month against the Indian exports of around $200 billion per annum.

The main thrust of Indian defence in future, looks like to be in gaining complete ascendancy over Pakistan, in the fields of anti-missile shield and nuclear submarines, notwithstanding, the fact that even if Pakistan can’t fire a single nuclear weapon towards India; and if they are able to make a first nuclear strike against Pakistan, the proximity of the two countries, will render India badly vulnerable, to the deadly nuclear radiation over its own population and land. At least between India and Pakistan, a nuclear war is a mutually assured destruction (MAD).

However, to stop any nuclear showdown, India along with the whole world, must know absolutely clearly, our threshold and red line, beyond which MAD will be the only naked reality and fate of this world.

Whether, its war or peace, Pakistan can’t remain oblivious of its responsibilities, in moving forward with the time, in the fields of nuclear science and technology. However, Pakistan must not make this fatal mistake of thinking that just being a nuclear power of some sort, this situation is going to be a deterrent of war and guarantee for peace in future.

Past was past and now its a changed world, 16 years after 28 May, 2014. As such, Pakistan must, repeat must, move towards developing thermonuclear (Hydrogen bombs) and Neutron bombs (which don’t destroy the structure of buildings but its radiation kills all the life). It is said that India already possesses the Hydrogen bomb, which is on an average 100 times more lethal than an atom bomb.

So to say that India and Pakistan have parity of nuclear weapons, is a very dangerous false sense of security, for the Pakistani strategic planners.

Pakistan must also have strategic planning for acquiring and developing the missile shield and the nuclear submarines, along with raising at least 2 more strike corps. In fact, we should also start conceptual planning and R&D, on Star Wars possibilities in the future.

Sir, the secret of the success is to remain a step ahead of our competitors. Moreover, the statecraft, preparation for war and readiness is ordained to Muslims by Allah in the Holy Quran, where Muslims are required that they must keep their horses READY and FIGHTING FIT, and to the enemies of Muslims, their 20 horses will look 200.

Mr. Prime Minister, during your recent sojourn to India, you must be knowing very well the reasons for the importance and focus given to you over the other SAARC leaders, As they say, weakness invites contempt and aggression. Whereas, strength and power, breeds respect and peace.

As such, please don’t take my above suggestions as war mongering. Pakistan needs peace not war, for its development and growth. But alas..! a Pakistan weaker than the strongest of its neighbour, will never be in peace, which is the biggest ground reality.

Sir, I also take this opportunity to bring to your kind notice that within 24 hours of the BJP government taking over the reigns of the government in Delhi, one of its minister has spoken about abolition of the article 370 from the constitution, which stipulates a special status for Kashmir. Moreover, the extremist Hindus have also started a campaign to stop Muslims from the FAJR AAZAN.

Last but not the least, a great statesman is not the person who wages the war and wins it. The greatest statesman is he, who achieves his objectives, without waging a war. But then there is always a limit to the extent a weak party can go. Here, I will again quote the famous words of the Shaheed Zulfiquar Ali Bhutto, when he told Henry Kissinger that “If you spit and ask me to clean it I will clean it. However, if you spit and and ask me to lick it, I will never do that”.

With Best Wishes and Highest Regards,

Syed Nayyar Uddin Ahmad

“A successful life is an authentic life. Happiness and creativity rest on a foundation of transparency to yourself and others. Knowing your own heart and speaking clearly to others keep you on the path.”

— Gay Hendricks

@UberFacts:

Too much stress and high blood pressure can lead to a condition called “hematidrosis” in which a person sweats blood.

@UberFacts:

30 minutes of exercise and movement can make you 10% smarter.

@UberFacts:

According to a study conducted at UC Berkeley, the happiest marriages are those where the wife is able to calm down quickly after arguments.

A tweet dated 5 November, 2011 of Mr. Shahbaz Sharif:

@shahbazsharif:
Will be launched in LAHORE 150 Buses Air Conditioned All CNG, Non-AC Fare Free travel for 65+ Age , (Cards will be issued)

“Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.”

— Swami Sivananda

How to Attract the Best College Talent

Many companies have on-campus recruiting plans, where they focus their sourcing and branding efforts, but being present on campus isn’t enough. To build a brand among college grads, you need to get your story out there. Use language that Millennials relate to, and go where the students are (which is often not at college fairs) – go online. Invest in a visually appealing, easily accessible, content-rich site where students can go to learn about your company. Showcase the right alums, intern experiences, and the basic message you want to deliver. A good “brand page” should tell the story of your mission, your culture, and why someone should join your team. You can also engage through social media. Look at grads’ specific interests, who they follow, what they’re talking about, etc. Most online communities don’t like being marketed to, so be authentic, bring users value, and be cautious of blatant self-promotion.

Adapted by HBR from “ How Companies Can Attract the Best College Talent” by Sanjeev Agrawal.

My Twitter message to the Indian and Pakistani Prime Ministers.

@narendramodi @PMNawazSharif

Sir, both of must remember that 99.9% opportunity to deliver vests in your first meeting, so make the most of your future vision materialise in today’s meeting. May b the world is today watching the future Noble Peace Laureates in Nawaz Sharif & Narendra Modi. Best of luck.