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“The strongest of all warriors are these two—Time and Patience.”

—Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910)
Russian Author

How to Ask for a Meeting with Just About Anyone

Everyone is busy. So if you’re asking someone you don’t know for a meeting, you have to think of your request like a VC pitch. Answer the following questions: Why should he speak to you? How can you establish your credibility up front? How will a face-to-face benefit her? When you want to score a meeting, don’t presume that the other person wants to connect with you—that fact needs to be established first. In your initial message, give her a good reason to meet with you, and start with a modest ask. Don’t ask to meet for lunch—aim smaller so it’s easier to say yes. If you have a mutual contact, have him or her introduce you. That makes it easier for the person to see you as a colleague rather than a stranger imposing on her time.

Adapted from “Score a Meeting with Just About Anyone’ by Dorie Clark.

My comments..!

EU wants Pakistan to condemn Russian role in Ukraine..!

(A news published by the daily Dawn).

First the EU must ask India (the darling of the western world) to condemn Russia over its role in the Ukraine and then EU may demand any statement from Pakistan.

As a second option, Pakistan may demand from the EU, to first ask India to honour its commitment in the UNO, about the plebiscite under the auspicious of the UN forces and observers, before they (the EU) wish any statement from Pakistan over the Ukraine issue.

Thirdly, the EU must also condemn India in the most harsh words, about its role in the dismemberment of Pakistan by invading the then East Pakistan, before it (EU) can think of criticising Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

What is good for the gander should also be good for the goose.

Pakistan had told the world way back in 1971 that if the rule of “might is right” was accepted, then be ready for more such invasions in future, from stronger nations on its smaller neighbours.

Now why such a hullabaloo on Russian invasion of Ukraine, which has the same excuse of invitation from the pro-Russian population, as was the case in the East Pakistan’s Indian sponsored insurgency?

As they in PUNJABI language, EAT MORE SUGARCANE…!

Recipe for a sustained peak performance..!

Link:- https://www.snayyar.com/loud-thinking-october-31-2013-at-1113pm.html#sthash.dCFGbI7a.dpbs

Elixir of success..!

Rather than going for criticising the players, who are failing in their performances, I want to change the attitude and infuse passion and intensity in the team.

The attitude of the players must be changed, so that each player thinks he is playing for the country; and must display the maturity and responsibility, as if, he was the PM of Pakistan and captain of the team.

According to Nido R. Qubein,
Quote. “Literature and history are full of people who suffered from handicaps, had talents that were inferior to those around them, lived in the worst of circumstances, or faced many defeats.
Yet, many of these people are listed among the winners in life’s Hall of Fame.
The secret is this: Whether you reach success or failure in life has little to do with your circumstances; it has much more to do with your attitude…with your faithful courage…with your choices!
You see, non-achievers blame their circumstances; winners rise above their circumstances. Some concentrate on the blank wall that boxes them in; winners always look for a way to get under it, over it, around it, or through it.
Surround yourself with positive influences. When you are surrounded by negative thinkers, image, or materials, it is easy to get bogged down in hopelessness.
Read inspiring books and magazines. Listen to motivational recordings and speakers. Attend positive-thinking seminars or programs. Make it a point to read or watch or listen to something positive and inspiring at least once every day.
Associate with positive people. Look for friends who feel good about themselves, people who have the attitude of gratitude. People who need to tear down others are not happy with themselves and are not good for you or your attitude.” Unquote.

Players must give their best, forget about the result and leave it to Allah.

Players should and must also support and cover up the weaknesses of each other, so that it becomes the duty of the comrades to convert the failure (s) of a colleague into the success of the team.

“Yesterday is but today’s memory, and tomorrow is today’s dream.”

— Khalil Gibran

“Patience is power. Patience is not an absence of action; rather it is “timing” it waits on the right time to act, for the right principles and in the right way.”

—Fulton J. Sheen (1895-1979)
Archbishop Of The Roman Catholic Church

Think Before Hitting Reply to Your Next Email

People today expect an instantaneous reply to any message. But you shouldn’t reply to everything right away. If you hit “send” without fully thinking, you could start a cycle of miscommunication. Here are other options:
A non-response response: “Got your message.” This serves as acknowledgment. Though it may aggravate someone in the midst of a negotiation or serious exchange.
An expectation-setter: “Got it. A lot on the plate today, I’ll get back to you tomorrow.” This is often good middle ground. It’s an immediate response and resets the timetable.
A confident pause: Don’t respond. Really. Just don’t. Pausing for at least 24 hours is a pretty good rule of thumb. Not responding can often work to your advantage, so you and the sender can think.

Adapted from “Before You Respond to that Email, Pause” by Anthony K. Tjan.

“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”

— Anais Nin

“Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day.”

—A. A. Milne (1882-1956)
English Author, Best Known For His Books About Winnie The Pooh