Sikh scriptures (Gurbani) bring out many lessons both for conduct/behavior of our life as well as management issues. I was reading a story where First Sikh Guru and great reformer Baba Nanak had an interaction with a young servant boy Lala. He asked various questions from him on his duties and obligations. The answers from […]
Tag: Management
Discipline!
Good Discipline is like a foundation of any organization and hallmark of success of any person. Discipline implies control/regulation of one’s physical and mental facilities and remaining within the confines of laid down standards. It implies commitment, following time lines, conditioning of the mind and soul, following society’s norms and giving respect. Even nature has […]
Management Tips!
Behavior Leverage! “In this world, how a person treats you depends basically on the following two factors. ‘ What can you do for him.’ ‘ What can you do to him.’ If you do not belong to either category, do not expect a special treatment.” Philosophy of Work! “Work smarter rather than working hard, as […]
Time Management Tips!
Time Management. Each one of us is gifted with 24 hours in a day. None of us has the capability of stretching it. Thus we need to make best use of this valuable resource. Some thoughts on the subject. 1. Prioritize your activities. 2. Identify time wasting activities and avoid/minimize these. 3. Multiply your […]
Thoughts lead to Creation!
Thoughts are the prerequisite to any creation. Once you think about creating some object, only then the desired object gets created. God thought about creating this universe and our beautiful world and it came into existence . This fact is stated in all the religions. Quoting from Sikh scriptures a similar sentiment is echoed. ” […]
Watch these Words, “Don’t Worry, it will be done!”
Don’t Worry, It will be done! These are very comforting words full of positivity, but must not be taken at their face value; this is what I learnt the hard way during my long Army career. Not to sound a pessimist, but any one who utters these words instantaneously needs to be watched till the […]
Life is like a Camera!
Today morning one of my Face Book friends posted a picture which read, “ Life is like a camera, just focus on what’s is important and capture the good times, develop from the negatives and if things don’t work out, just take another shot.” I am sure this famous poster is a statement by some […]
Guru Nanak’s Birthday!
Today is Guru Nanak’s birthday, a great saint and reformist who taught us conduct of life by following Hard work, Honesty, Dedication, Humility and above all faith in Divine. He was born on this day in 1469. Guru preferred to eat food in the house of an honest poor carpenter Bhai Lalo rather than […]
Of Migrant Labour in North India!
Today, one Bihari Migrant laborer died in an accident at a construction site near to my house. He had come to Punjab just about a fortnight ago in search of employment. These laborers are picked up by construction contractors and put on the job on daily wages amount to about Rs 250 per day (4 […]
Clearing Junk.
Currently I am in the process of shifting to a new house, only difference is that this one is not rented but my own house. Therefore I am clearing out household junk accumulated over the last 40 years or so. The circumstances were such that we either lived in government accommodation or rented houses of […]
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