Delayed residuals

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A few thots which i need to lock-in. Firstly, being transparent and honest in relationships are fine, particularly when dealing with feelings of perceptive and sensitive people. Workplace, however, is different and entails getting a bit cleverer and manipulative in terms of getting to where we want to be.

Secondly, i need to carry myself better. Or risk others seeing me as LSS's assistant. I've probably subconsciously taken pride when being referred to as OTH's right hand hatchet man, but at a point in future, beginning now- I'm in charge of my destiny. What i do affects what i become, and hence every action should be done with vigour and commitment- and that includes everyday 'mundane' things that I've taken for granted like solat and do'a and interacting with the kids and wife.

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Quite heartwarming to find that my desire not to be underestimated (blogpost 010609) has not been plaguing me continually.

As things stand, i'm slowly developing this execution mindset- what do i do if i'm C-level? What do i do if i'm board-appointee? What are the trends that could affect us? How would this implicate us? What do we do now? Long may this continue.

It should also be noted that uncertainties abound looking into the future- hence, humility in this fact and in the face of greatness of Allah's Knowledge is all-important. Looking at trends and scenaric approach should be second nature by now.

Execution mindset also demands that i stick to a disciplined and regulated schedule daily, and deviations only as reward of completion. Otherwise, the nearly man tag, "potential", not up to mark will be labels that could be quite difficult to move away from. There is also a need to be a bit more "kiasu"- and wanting the best, and only the best, not settling for second, and good is the enemy of great mentality- as this is the differentiator with my competition, or even with Islam's competition. If i dont start talking in these terms, then whatever agenda i profess to pursue will always be overwhelmed.