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Is it important to be nice to get ahead in life? That's a question I am sure bugs almost everyone at some stage or another of life. Is it okay to step on someone's toes or even sidestep somebody while running the rat race? People who don't matter, who are "nobodies"; should we bother about them? I feel yes, we should keep people's feelings in mind, even if they don't matter. Of course, that doesn't mean that you keep asking permission for doing things, or repeatedly apologizing to people. It simply means giving other people due consideration, saying a thank-you, letting your ego go and so on. Nothing can be achieved alone. Remember to acknowledge and thank your team members when you succeed Your life doesn't end at the workplace.....your family is your backbone. Remember and appreciate the sacrifices they make to see you go up the ladder When someone comes to you with a problem, it does not mean you have to deny responsibility. Take your sh

"Swachh Bharat". Sounds rather nice.....much like "Achhe Din aane wale hain"! The intention behind the slogan is also genuine no doubt. But much like "achhe din", "swachh Bharat" is hardly possible without us changing ourselves and our rather doubtful habits of cleanliness. The great Indian tendency is to resist any kind of change, especially if it involves any kind of discomfort to him/herself. So, the quintissential Bharatiya will support Modi's campaign verbally, even tutor his/her kids dutifully, but a paradigm shift in habits and mentality? No way sir! Its too drastic! After all you have people in swanky cars and spotlessly clean clothes chucking empty cola cans and used wafer packets on the streets. I have seen this scene so many times that I don't even get angry anymore. Or what about the suited, booted share market investor who spits out his pan spittle on the stair walls? Or the yuppie collegian who coolly spits out her gum