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“This is the art of courage: to see things as they are and still believe that the victory lies not with those who avoid the bad, but those who taste, in living awareness, every drop of the good.”

Victoria Lincoln (1904-1981);
novelist

What is the legal procedure for an accused whose non-bailable warrants of arrest have been issued, is he liable to be produced with hands cuffed or there can be an exemption for the hands being cuffed, in case the accused is arrested and produced in the court?

Assess “Network Fit” When Hiring New Leaders

Research suggests that outside hires at the C-suite level take twice as long to ramp up — and fail at a much higher rate — than leaders promoted from within. If your organization is looking to hire a C-suite leader, change your hiring criteria. Focus not just on skills or background but on network fit — how well the potential hire will fit with the way his or her new colleagues work. Ask your in-house recruiters to take responsibility for network fit. In the rush to fill open positions, in-house recruiting departments may not incorporate their knowledge of how existing teams work in making final selection decisions. But unlike outside recruiting firms, your in-house team knows their working environment well enough to pick the best executive to lead the business.

Adapted by HBR from “For Senior Leaders, Fit Matters More than Skill” by Jean Martin.

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.

That’s the life philosophy of Nido Qubein, one of the most remarkable leaders…and people I have ever met. His personal story and what he has achieved are an inspiration to thousands across the country and around the world. You see, Nido came to the United States with limited knowledge of English and only $50 in his pocket, but he learned that the power to affect your future lies within your own hands, and in your attitude. An entrepreneur, business consultant, author and coveted public speaker, Nido is the President of High Point University in High Point, North Carolina.

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.

Why? What made them achieve?
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!

An Excerpt from
Attitude: The Remarkable Power of Optimism!
by Nido R. Qubein

Life should be an adventure, to be savored from beginning to end. It is a game of constantly changing odds, constantly developing challenges, constantly opening opportunities.

To win it, you have to play it. Sitting on the sidelines won’t do. Even after you’ve achieved all you ever hoped to achieve, it’s no time to stop living.

An Excerpt from
Attitude: The Remarkable Power of Optimism!
by Nido R. Qubein

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.

Kindly click the given links to see the following articles on Shahid Afridi, in the national newspapers.

1. My article on “Shahid Afridi” published on 6 March, 2014 by the Urdu daily news paper “JANG” link:- http://e.jang.com.pk/03-06-2014/lahore/page10.asp

2. My article on Shahid Afridi published by the English daily “The Frontier Post” today on 14 March, 2014 link:- http://thefrontierpost.com/article/81901/Shahid-Afridi-India-+-Bangladesh-combined/

“Think of yourself as on the threshold of unparalleled success. A whole, clear, glorious life lies before you. Achieve! Achieve!”

— Andrew Carnegie

Opportunity is a situation favorable for attainment of a goal.