the best way to win is to not covet the win too much, instead to keep a calm and open mind to new challenges. - A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

What makes life in Indian organizations difficult is the widespread prevalence of this very contemptuous pride. It stops us from listening to our juniors, subordinates and people down the line. You cannot expect a person to deliver results if you humiliate him, nor can you expect him to be creative if you abuse him or despise him. The line between firmness and harshness, between strong leadership and bullying, between discipline and vindictiveness is very fine, but it has to be drawn.

The concept of Tawhid explains an idea that innovation arises not from the mind of a single individual but from the synergy of multiple sources.

For each person I lost I found a new layer of grief to cover myself with, and each time I tried to bring something of their essence into my own being - be it unconditional love, kindness and piety.