Some positive thoughts

1.  Count your blessings every day.

2. Life is 100% Luck so stop thinking of life as a result of your work. 

3. Stop being submissive or protocol driven.

4. Stop seeking approval from others.

5. Be carefree.

Five learnings (Random)

 There is injustice everywhere:  Be it in the manner life helps you or blocks you. As a leader, try to minimize injustice.

Sustainable happiness is "Neki kar Dariya mei Daal": Do your work and forget about it. That's the best way to work in the government. Temporary happiness is "Identifying your triggers and working on them".

Stand by your eccentricities: You are what you project yourself to be. So project your full self. Do not hide behind the need for approval and bow down to impress others. Be moody.

Everyone loves appreciation: In the short-term or long-term, everyone loves appreciation.

Handling smart subordinates: If your subordinate is smart and sincere, the best way to get the work done from him is not by domination but by giving him freedom and responsibility. Just trust them.