Life is a very eventful journey, full of twists and turns, ever-ready to cramp you with loads of to-dos. Life is a bustle of activity, repeatedly demanding an increase in the number of hours per day. Life is fun—but only if the to-dos don’t overwhelm you. Life is a pain in the neck—but only if you don’t acquire the skills to save time.
What my experience of working with my classmates had revealed unto me, is the sad reality that most youngsters of my generation today have been deprived of all skills necessary for saving time and hence, losing effectiveness in life, and decreasing efficiency in their endeavours. People we generally come across are ‘men of the moment’—the Urdu phrase “Jab hoga tou dekha jaae ga” (we’ll cross the bridge when it comes) being one of the most-repeated ones in our procrastinating society. This highly corrupted DMR (mental script) can largely be held responsible for the rapidly-rising levels of stress and related psychological and consequent physiological disorders. The lack of any pre-planning and a clear line of action necessitates that there is never quite an option except being a frequent pronouncer of the aforementioned statement. This is further aggravated by our stubbornness and adamant refusal to learn from our experiences, leave alone learning from those of others.....
Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton and Sheila Heen is another dynamic read from the Harvard Negotiation Project. Bruce Patton is also the co-author of the group’s earlier publication Getting to Yes, an international bestseller.
Difficult Conversations analyzes the core reasons why we find bringing up certain issues so difficult, and often so impossible, that we avoid them altogether. However, whether we like it or not, the necessity to have these conversations presents itself in all human relationships; talking to your child’s teacher about his progress, telling a co-worker that her work is not up to par, confronting a friend who is taking advantage of your kindness, talking to a wife about her negligent habits etc. etc....
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Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Assalam-o-Alaikum.
The beginning of 2015 and the first two months have been extremely busy at Timelenders with back to back workshops with hundreds of new Timelenders family members.
The month of March is going to be very special as this month we are having our International Vision Retreat in Malaysia from 13-16 March. The preparations have been done; a group of 20+ amazing visionaries is ready to take on the challenge on developing and refining their visions to contribute in the making of this world to be a better place in days to come.
Apart from Vision Retreat in Malaysia, we have a very busy schedule continuing this month as well. The great thing I have been experiencing in our workshops is the great interest that people are coming with. In fact, I am amazed to see a lot of young people coming forward to develop themselves as productive and high worth individuals. The spark in their eyes to do something great for the community is highly encouraging....
Strategic Visions
Best Western Hotel, Islamabad
30 January – 01 February, 2015
Understanding Sound Ideology
Faletti’s Hotel, Lahore
05 February, 2015
Sleep Management
Faletti’s Hotel, Lahore
05 February, 2015
Strategic Time Management
Diamond Paint Industries (Pvt.) Ltd., Lahore
06 – 08 February, 2015
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