Status quoist vs revisionist

In every walk of life and in any endeavour, one will come across a species known as status- quoist. These are people who are opposed to anything new, who are settled, steady and believe in continuing with existing traditions, rules, regulations and procedures. In short, they are opposed to any change.

On the other hand, one can invariably find a species called revisionist. These are people who spearheads the campaign for change. By nature, they are proactive people, looking for new ideas and possess creative orientation.

This dichotomy of status-quoist vs revisionist reflects time and again in every sphere of life. Sometimes it is under the garb of old vs young. At other times, it is rural vs urban outlook. In the government offices, it is in the form of paper vs technology.

Government of India is the biggest victim of this dichotomy. There is a large section in the government which is against anything new. The reason being this undermines their own authority. Their way of working and their hold on system will slip in obsolescence and thus comes the resistance.

As a direct consequence of this traditional change resisting mindset, such people develop a hand in glove approach with the support staff or vendors or service providers. This creates an entire web which is traps every initiative of change by revisionist.

The only way to pierce through this cobweb is the sheer force and intensity of change. It requires courage to lead the process of change. One of the form of expression of this courage is performance which speaks for itself. However, at times performance goes unnoticed or often sidelined. Thus, it also needs proper channels so that it can reach to the right tables making its way from bottom to the top.

Without the ears of top leadership, change does not happen. Process of change requires it's friend at every quarter.

Learnings from the job

1. There is no hurry.
2. If you wish to insult someone, Don't abuse them. Make fun of their rationality.
3. Keep low profile.
4. To say something negative, say it in the most positive way.
5. To show your importance, make the person wait.
6. At the technical job, Do it yourself.
7. At the managerial job, delegate and communicate.
8. Listen carefully.
9. Always try to see through the hidden meaning.
10. Always respect seniors.
11. Create situations and observe how do people react. Remember these are generic observations. These are simply cues and should not be the whole basis of judgement.

Some examples are like:

Want to see someone's real views on the issue then  tell the shitty things as a usual affair and see their reaction.

Want to see some one's ego, then call the person by name or Tu/Tum.

Never offer money or anything in reward to a person who was doing a job which he did not like/enjoy. His congruence will make him love the thing.

Want to see the depth of relationship, ask for a petty favor. See if other person can take the pain for you.

Want to see the truth in person's voice, look in his eyes.

12. Meet at least one new person everyday.
13. Use the techniques like foot-in-the door to get things done.
14. Always call people on their birth days and write personalised messages.
15. Always help others. Unconditionally.

Few learnings

1. Never act greedy in these 3 investment options
FD
Stock market
Mutual fund

2. Never keep the fee dues of three people
Muneem
Hakeem
Vaidya

3. Best three option of investment
Small investment plan
PPF fund
Long term equities

4. Three necessities
Life insurance/health cover
Tax history
Credit history

5. Never participate in anything which can be taken for granted

6. Never do anything for free

7. Be mad

8. Ask probing questions.

9. Never shout at your staff

10. Be stern. Be confident. Be polite and read between the lines.

11. See the indirect meaning in people comment

12. Tit for tat

13. Speak less

14. Never give monetary award to people for a boring task. They will see it as the reason for doing the job.

15. Keep your friends close to your heart

16. Never forget your bad-wishers

17. BE FEARLESS

18. Keep smiling and think why a person is behaving in a particular manner

19. Three things to live peaceful life
Good wife
Good skills
Good house

20. Key to happiness
Speak less. Smile more. Work purposively.

Visit to Udaipur and meeting with some interesting people

In last few days, I have many interesting people and visited some interesting places.  Here I am writing about them with an intention to document my meeting with them or places I visited.

First in the list is set of people whom I have met in Pathak hospital Agra. It includes some nursing, pharmacy and sweeping staff. They were people working for more than 20 hours a day, back to back duties. Some of them had been working for nearly 36 hours continuously. It was amazing to meet such people. It helped me realize how fortunate I am to enjoy such a lavish life. I started appreciating my own life a little more.

Second is a set of tourist places I visited in last week. It included a stay in Tak lake palace, visit to Delwara temple, a trip to Ranakpur and Kumbhalgarh fort and fun time in Udaipur's Udai Vilas museum.

Few important pointers about the visit:
1. Taj lake palace is a beautiful place. We had wonderful time in there. If you are staying there, then it is recommended to completely devote your time to enjoy the beauty and hospitality of the place rather than wasting away your time in other locations.
2. Mount Abu is not so great. We did not explore the place enough. We stayed in government cottages which we found very costly. There is no worthwhile item to buy from Mount Abu except some wooden items. 3 major points in Abu are Delwara temples, Guru Shikhar peak and Chacha museum. I feel we could have explored options of safari. For food Sankalp restaurant near Nakki lake was a good option. Some other local joints around it were not so great. I did not even like the ice cream offered in there.
3. Ranakpur was a good place to visit. It was similar to Delwara temples. It is located within wild life sanctury. This made it more scenic and beautiful. However day time is more advised for this place. It is not a great place for night stay.
They serve Jain food in bhojan shala which was ok.
4. Kumbhal Garh was also a great place to visit. The fort was amazing. It is a must visit place.
One can buy Dohar shawls which have healing effect for pain. The saris made of sitafal, and rose were also good but they were bit costly.
5. Udai Vilas museum was infotainment but little over priced.
The Oladar cafe outside Udai Vilas was good. We also enjoyed food at Traditional Khana. However food at Celebrity mall was pathetic. The Palkhi restaurant inside the palace is less preferred over Oladar.

Overall it was fun visit. We had good time together.

Everyday learning

There is so much pain around. Every other person is angry, frustrated, anxious, worried, and agonized. People are fighting for resources, facing illness, suffering physical and mental diseases. Everywhere something is missing. People are not happy. They have one or other grievance in their lives. The world is full of sorrow and misery. How can one stay happy and blessed in this world?

The trick is simple.
1. Take everything as God's blessing.
2. No expectation of end result. Only karma.
3. Identify things which give you peace and happiness. Strive for them.
4. Forgive. Forgive. Forgive.
5. Understand people's anger. Try to see the reason behind.
6. Speak as little as possible.
7. Read on everyday basis.
8. Help others as much as possible.
9. Live a disciplined life.
10. Think of people who do not have as luxurious life as yours.
11. Talk to yourself.
12. Do not expect anything in return of your good deeds.
13. Live the life joyfully.
14. Never get angry. You can pity them in your mind for their behaviour. Question them politely but don't get angry.