44: SHIQURDU 4

 

  • Shiqurdu is a collection of thoughts. Although an odd sounding name, but felt appropriate for the collection.

 

  • These are simplified quotes in Hurdu (Hurdu being a mix of Hindi and Urdu akin to Hinglish i.e., hindi and english). Although in some cases the language has been simplified but attempt has been made to retain the thought and the poetic flavor.

 

  • These thoughts have been picked up from various publications. Credit goes to all the original writers who penned down these deep meaning messages.

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ख़ुद से जीतने की ज़िद है मुझे,

मुझे ख़ुद को ही हराना है,

मैं भीड़ नहीं हूँ इस दुनिया की,

मेरे अंदर भी एक ज़माना है।

 

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पुरानी यादों का असर फैल गया दिल में

बहुत देर कर दी ऊँहे भुलाने में

 

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ज़िन्दगी का सफ़र :-

पा लेने की बेचैनी

और खो देने का डर

 

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मंज़िलें भी ज़िद्दी हैं

और रास्ते भी ज़िद्दी हैं

आगे देखते हैं क्या होगा

हमारे हौसले भी तो ज़िद्दी हैं

 

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लोगों ने बताया कि वक़्त बदलता है,

वक़्त ने बताया कि लोग बदलते है!

43: EARNING RESPECT

“Respect yourself and others will respect you.”

Confucius

“I firmly believe that respect is a lot more important, and a lot greater, than popularity.”

Julius Erving

 

Respectability matters a lot. Respectful people are sincere, magnanimous, kind, genuine, transparent and empathetic. Respect cannot be demanded it has to be earned. 

  • Be humble.

 

  • Do not brag.

 

  • Be light hearted.

 

  • Be Passionate.

 

  • Focus on meaningful interactions

 

  • Celebrate the success of our friends and colleagues.

 

  • Laugh more.

 

  • Be inquisitive.

 

  • Control your emotions.

 

  • Be original.

 

  • Avoid third party conversations, gossip, innuendo, and small talk.

 

  • Be open minded and listen to what other people’s views and perspectives.

 

  • Last and most important – Detach yourself from your phone.

Reference: Anatomy of Success, by Steve Wohlenhaus

42: PREVIEW: IAF AEROSPACE CAPABILITY BUILDING

  • A nation’s military aspirations have to be in consort with its socio economic condition and likely threats.
  • Air power possesses significant offensive potential besides being the most responsive arm of military action. 
  • Air Force is a technology intensive service and requires continuous infusion of modern cutting edge equipment and technology.
  • A straightjacket approach to military accretions with a purely force on force numeric calculus would not provide comprehensive answers to any military force buildup plan.
  • Capability based approach rather than platform centric approach is desirable. 
  • Blending the kinetic and non-kinetic means of strategy are crucial to gaining the upper hand.
  • IAF needs to focus on capability building adopting a multi-disciplinary and integrated war fighting approach.
  • Capability building entails a long gestation period.
  • IAF is in urgent need of capability enhancement and there is an immediate requirement to invest in its capability building.

 

COMING UP: ARTICLE ON THIS SUBJECT

 

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