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Making things happen

  Generally speaking here are three types of individuals, organisations and countries. Those, who make things happen. Those, who watch things happen and Those, who wonder what happened. In the natural world, things seemingly happen by themselves We witness a natural order interspersed with natural chaos. In the world of humans, things are the mostly the result of human thought and action. From my own experience the individuals, families, organisations and states who are able to successfully make things happen, possess 3 essential traits. Intellectual integrity:  T o conceptualise, study, analyse, formulate strategy, tactics and draw up plans on what, where, why, when, where, who and how of matters. It also requires the ability to adapt and modify plans if the situation demands it.   Emotional integrity:  Of being passionate enough to convince and enthuse all entities that are essential to join and support the plans.  Ruthlessness:  The ability to remain foc...

Soft Power of Indian Civilisation

30 Quotes in Praise of India For 2000 years, the great civilisations of India and China had an excellent relationship. Between them they represented 52% of global GDP.  Because of its great spirituality, and ability to continuously acquire, store, apply and transmit  knowledge very effectively, India was the elder brother in the relationship. India was the world's  greatest exporter of technology, culture, science, art, literature in addition to being a provider of high quality goods. People came from all over the world to study at India's countless Gurukuls , ashrams , universities and institutions. In spite of this incredible power, India never tried to conquer any land, seize resources use force, or coerce in any manner.  It preferred to have partners rather than vassals.  In today's age and time this may be considered foolish and  naive. But this is the nature of a civilisation, to always seek a win-win, mutually beneficial long last...