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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

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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.

 

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